8 totally RANDOM world records you can break!

Published: 20 August 2025
Boy gaming girl with megaphone

Ever thought world records were just for super-talented grown-ups with years of training?

Think again… 💥

There are tonnes of totally random, but also absolutely official and awesome records out there that kids just like you can try to break.

At Guinness World Records, we believe records are for all ages, and some of the most exciting challenges are made especially for people under 16

So check out the following random record titles – they are equal parts wacky and challenging.👇

Most passes through an inflatable rubber ring in 30 seconds

If it’s summer where you live, this record is for you! 🛟

How many times can you pass your entire body through the hole of a rubber ring?

You’ve only got half a minute – start practising and click here to apply.

Most baseball caps balanced on the head in one minute

We tip our hat (or should we say cap?) to anyone who can break this record… 🧢

How many baseball caps can you stack on top of your head without them falling?

Click here for more information and… let your head do the heavy lifting!

Fastest time to arrange a chess set

This may be a chess-related record, but you don’t need to be a great player to break it – just know how to set up a chess set… FAST!

Find out more and apply here. ♟️

Fastest time to build a 10 toilet roll pyramid

You can break world records with some of the most random stuff you can imagine, like… toilet paper rolls! 🧻

So how fast can you build a sturdy and record-breaking pyramid out of 10 rolls?

Click here to apply.

Most jumping jacks in one minute

It might sound simple, but can you beat the ultimate fitness challenge?

How many jumping jacks can you do in 60 seconds before you’re gasping for air? 😮‍💨

Apply here and let’s find out.

Longest playdough chain in one minute

Kid hands playing with playdough

If you’re the creative type who loves arts and crafts, this record is for you.

How long of a chain can you make with loops of playdough in such a short time? ⏱️

Test your speed here.

Fastest time to flip a pig in Minecraft with touch controls

A gaming record HAD to make the list!

And yes, being good at Minecraft can turn you into a record title holder… 🎮

So, it’s time to put all that gaming time to good use – click here to apply.

Most words spelled backwards in one minute

Can you break this d-r-o-c-e-r? 👀

You might be a spelling bee champion, but this is a next-level challenge – find out all the details here.

D-O-O-G K-C-U-L! 🤞