Pre-Game

Mini challenges.

The throat-clear before each maxi — photoshoots, voguing dance-offs, talent contests, and the occasional product placement. Every one, chronologically.

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mini challenges

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F10S18 · ep 13 Everybody Loves Puppets no winner recorded 2026
F10S18 · ep 12 Race while riding inflatable horses Won by Discord Addams 2026
F10S18 · ep 11 Advertise fragrances provided by Scent Bird Won by Myki Meeks 2026
F10S18 · ep 10 Reading Challenge Won by Myki Meeks 2026
F10S18 · ep 09 Grindr, I Hardly Know Her! Won by Discord Addams,Kenya Pleaser 2026
F10S18 · ep 01 Act as a scream queen with masked dancers and pose for a photoshoot Won by Kenya Pleaser 2026
F10S17 · ep 13 Spill The T Won by Onya Nurve 2025
F10S17 · ep 12 In pairs, fill in the blanks to write the other queen's Drag Race bios Won by Jewels Sparkles 2025
F10S17 · ep 10 Questions with Michelle Visage and the Badonka Dunk Tank no winner recorded 2025
F10S17 · ep 09 Reading Challenge Won by Suzie Toot 2025
F10S17 · ep 06 Transport Anastasia Beverly Hills Lipsticks to a display case Won by Acacia Forgot,Onya Nurve,Lexi Love,Lydia B Kollins,Sam Star,Suzie Toot 2025
F10S17 · ep 01 Prior to the Werkroom Entrances, play Ru Light, Green Light with Drag Race Alum and local queens Won by Lana Ja'Rae 2025
F11S10 · ep 11 Reading Challenge Won by Bosco 2025
F11S10 · ep 08 Clueless Photoshoot Won by Denali 2025
F11S10 · ep 03 Shoot basketball free-throws Won by Irene the Alien 2025
F11S10 · ep 02 Move a softball up the Pit Crew's body without hands Won by Irene the Alien 2025
F10S16 · ep 14 Lip Sync underwater to "Kitty Girl" by RuPaul Won by Sapphira Cristál 2024
F10S16 · ep 12 Paint a custom t-shirt using just a painted face, inspired by Tammy Faye. Won by Plane Jane 2024
F10S16 · ep 11 Vote who best fits the characteristic named by RuPaul. Instead of points, the majority voters earn $100. Won by Sapphira Cristál 2024
F10S16 · ep 09 Spit Take in response to comments from RuPaul Won by Nymphia Wind 2024
F10S16 · ep 08 Reading Challenge Won by Xunami Muse 2024
F10S16 · ep 06 Flamenco dance with the Pit Crew Won by Xunami Muse 2024
F10S16 · ep 05 Take a cover photo for an original memoir, inspired by RuPaul's The House of Hidden Meanings Won by Sapphira Cristál 2024
F10S16 · ep 02 Get a photo taken at the She-MV Won by Nymphia Wind 2024
F10S16 · ep 01 Photoshoot through a Doorbell Camera on RuPaul's porch Won by Sapphira Cristál 2024
F11S09 · ep 11 Quick Drag Makeover a Crew Member into a RuGirl no winner recorded 2024
F11S09 · ep 08 Photobomb famous vacation destinations Won by Nina West 2024
F11S09 · ep 07 Move the contents of one fruit basket to another basket using only their legs Won by Nina West 2024
F11S09 · ep 06 Straw Poll Won by Jorgeous 2024
F11S09 · ep 05 Soul Train Dance Off Won by Gottmik 2024
F11S09 · ep 01 Reading is Fundamental Won by Roxxxy Andrews 2024
F10S15 · ep 13 Spill The T Won by Loosey LaDuca 2023
F10S15 · ep 11 Harlem Vogue Ball Won by Anetra 2023
F10S15 · ep 09 Photobomb moments from past seasons Won by Anetra 2023
F10S15 · ep 05 Reading Challenge Won by Loosey LaDuca 2023
F11S08 · ep 11 Reading Challenge Won by Mrs. Kasha Davis 2023
F11S08 · ep 10 In 45 minutes, transform their torsos inspired by a special Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance and partake in a photoshoot Won by Jessica Wild 2023
F11S08 · ep 01 Model two looks on the runway; one inspired by fame in the past and one inspired by fame of the present. no winner recorded 2023
F10S14 · ep 13 Paint a mural of RuPaul and Dolly Parton no winner recorded 2022
F10S14 · ep 10 Make a look out of bubble wrap Won by Bosco 2022
F10S14 · ep 09 Photobomb celebrity photos. Won by Willow Pill 2022
F10S14 · ep 08 Reading is Fundamental Won by Bosco 2022
F10S14 · ep 02 Pose for a photo in a giant bowl of Tic-Tacs Won by Angeria Paris VanMicheals 2022
F10S14 · ep 01 Pose for a photo while being spun around on the Lipsync for the Crown wheel. Won by Kerri Colby 2022
F11S07 · ep 03 Hungman: Fill in a Before-and-After word puzzle Won by Jinkx Monsoon 2022
F11S07 · ep 01 Reading is Fundamental Won by Jinkx Monsoon 2022
F10S13 · ep 12 Comedy makeup tutorials in pairs Won by Kandy Muse,Rosé 2021
F10S13 · ep 11 "Are You Smarter Than The Pit Crew?" Won by Kandy Muse 2021
F10S13 · ep 09 Get into quick drag and audition for "The PantyHoes" Won by Tina Burner 2021
F10S13 · ep 07 Reading is Fundamental Won by Gottmik 2021
F10S13 · ep 06 In pairs, create eye-popping dresses made from wallpaper Won by Elliott with 2 Ts,Tamisha Iman 2021
F10S13 · ep 05 Baby Got Back: Who Is the Most Misbehaved Baby? Won by LaLa Ri 2021
F10S13 · ep 03 Show off two runway ready looks in the categories the Lady and the Vamp no winner recorded 2021
F10S13 · ep 02 Show off two runway ready looks in the categories Day Time Drama Mama and Night Time is the Right Time no winner recorded 2021
F11S06 · ep 11 Pride photo op Won by Kylie Sonique Love 2021
F11S06 · ep 09 All Star Class Superlatives Won by Ginger Minj,Kylie Sonique Love 2021
F11S06 · ep 01 Reading is Fundamental Won by Ginger Minj 2021
F10S12 · ep 12 Design an over-the-top, one-of-a-kind showgirl headdress, that screams 'Viva Drag Vegas'. Won by Gigi Goode 2020
F10S12 · ep 11 Everybody Loves Puppets Won by Jackie Cox 2020
F10S12 · ep 10 Reading is Fundamental (unaired) no winner recorded 2020
F10S12 · ep 09 Audition for the title of "Kitty Girl 2020" Won by Jackie Cox 2020
F10S12 · ep 08 In pairs, curate a box of FabFitFun products for another duo, then gift it to them with shade. Won by Jackie Cox,Gigi Goode 2020
F10S12 · ep 05 Pink Pill or Silver Pill: The two queens who choose the bottle with a pink pill win (This was technically not a mini challenge.) Won by Gigi Goode,Nicky Doll 2020
F10S12 · ep 04 "The Beehive Jive" dance competition Won by Gigi Goode 2020
F10S12 · ep 03 Queer-Peer Assessment no winner recorded 2020
F10S12 · ep 02 Model two looks on the runway; one for Spring and one for Fall.(The Mini Challenge was judged as a part of the Maxi Challenge.) no winner recorded 2020
F10S12 · ep 01 Model two looks on the runway; one for Spring and one for Fall. (The Mini Challenge was judged as a part of the Maxi Challenge.) no winner recorded 2020
F11S05 · ep 01 Reading is Fundamental Won by Blair St. Clair,Jujubee 2020
F10S11 · ep 11 Slap Out of It Won by Brooke Lynn Hytes 2019
F10S11 · ep 10 "Balls to the Wall" Won by Vanessa Vanjie Mateo 2019
F10S11 · ep 09 Reading is Fundamental Won by Brooke Lynn Hytes 2019
F10S11 · ep 08 Pitch your own Self-Help Book Won by Silky Nutmeg Ganache 2019
F10S11 · ep 07 A potato sack race serving boob-ography Won by Nina West,Shuga Cain 2019
F10S11 · ep 06 Perform in a parody calisthenics work out tape with Love Connie Won by A'keria C. Davenport,Plastique Tiara 2019
F10S11 · ep 05 Create and market a living doll friend for RuPaul doll. Won by Ra'Jah O'Hara 2019
F10S11 · ep 04 Why You Maddow Tho? Won by Scarlet Envy 2019
F10S11 · ep 03 Seduce Your Way Into a Seduction Concert Won by Nina West,Ra'Jah O'Hara 2019
F10S11 · ep 02 Celebrity Photo Bomb Won by Brooke Lynn Hytes,Silky Nutmeg Ganache 2019
F10S11 · ep 01 Photoshoot with Drag Race Legends Won by Silky Nutmeg Ganache 2019
F11S04 · ep 01 Reading is Fundamental Won by Latrice Royale 2019
F10S10 · ep 11 Resting Brunch Face: Drag up pancakes to create devastatingly delicious dishes Won by Asia O'Hara 2018
F10S10 · ep 10 Create a super macho character and pose for an ad for a manly body spray TRADE. Won by Eureka 2018
F10S10 · ep 09 Pants down, bottoms up Won by Aquaria 2018
F10S10 · ep 08 Slap Out of It Won by Asia O'Hara 2018
F10S10 · ep 07 Reading is Fundamental Won by Eureka 2018
F10S10 · ep 06 Identify objects only by sitting on them Won by Asia O'Hara 2018
F10S10 · ep 05 Transform themselves into an army of fierce drag queens, using the contents of army duffel bags Won by The Vixen 2018
F10S10 · ep 04 Photobomb celebrity photographs and leave a lasting impression. Won by Aquaria 2018
F10S10 · ep 03 Perform in screen tests for Ru's provocative new RuPaul's Chocolate Bar campaign. Won by Blair St. Clair,Monét X Change,Mo Heart 2018
F10S10 · ep 02 "Hay Girl Hay" Compete in a country-themed dance competition. Won by Asia O'Hara,The Vixen 2018
F10S10 · ep 01 Stand out on the runway among a sea of legendary contestants from past seasons. Won by Monét X Change 2018
F11S03 · ep 05 The contestants pose for a photo that will be turned into a pop art portrait Won by Aja 2018
F11S03 · ep 01 Reading is Fundamental Won by BenDeLaCreme 2018
F10S09 · ep 11 Everybody Loves Puppets Won by Sasha Velour 2017
F10S09 · ep 08 Reading is Fundamental Won by Valentina 2017
F10S09 · ep 05 Pose in a sexy selfie with the Pit Crew Won by Alexis Michelle 2017
F10S08 · ep 08 Everybody Loves Puppets Won by Chi Chi DeVayne 2016
F10S08 · ep 07 Playing a true or false guessing game with the Pit Crew Won by Derrick Barry 2016
F10S08 · ep 06 Reading is Fundamental Won by Bob the Drag Queen 2016
F10S08 · ep 03 Drag up supreme court robes Won by Naomi Smalls 2016
F10S08 · ep 02 Compete in a latin dance-off to RuPaul's song "Cha Cha Bitch" Won by Chi Chi DeVayne,Cynthia Lee Fontaine 2016
F10S08 · ep 01 Photoshoot with past winners Won by Robbie Turner 2016
F11S02 · ep 06 "Beastly Golf Challenge" Won by Alaska 2016
F11S02 · ep 01 Reading is Fundamental Won by Alaska 2016
F10S07 · ep 11 Everybody Loves Puppets Won by Ginger Minj 2015
F10S07 · ep 10 Create a "Fake Housewives of Drag Race" look using tape. Won by Violet Chachki 2015
F10S07 · ep 09 Reading Challenge Won by Trixie Mattel 2015
F10S07 · ep 08 Creating a look using prison uniforms Won by Kennedy Davenport 2015
F10S07 · ep 06 Ask the members of the Pit Crew to pull cards out of their underwear to earn points Won by Ginger Minj 2015
F10S07 · ep 05 Make their own paper versions of classic celebrity red carpet outfits, in pairs assigned by Ru. Won by Katya,Mrs. Kasha Davis 2015
F10S07 · ep 03 Soul Train dance-off in granny drag Won by Max,Kennedy Davenport 2015
F10S07 · ep 02 Keep fish face as the Pit Crew blow jets of air into the contestants' faces Won by Ginger Minj,Trixie Mattel 2015
F10S07 · ep 01 Model 2 looks; one for Spring and one for Fall. (Mini Challenge was judged as a part of the Main Challenge) no winner recorded 2015
F10S06 · ep 11 Everybody Loves Puppets Won by BenDeLaCreme 2014
F10S06 · ep 10 Do abstract paintings using their bodies in honor of marriage equality Won by Bianca Del Rio 2014
F10S06 · ep 09 "Hung Men" hangman challenge Won by BenDeLaCreme 2014
F10S06 · ep 08 Lip-synching to a RuPaul song upside down Won by Joslyn Fox 2014
F10S06 · ep 07 Designing nails and hand modelling fruits and vegetables Won by Laganja Estranja 2014
F10S06 · ep 06 Reading Challenge Won by Darienne Lake 2014
F10S06 · ep 04 Female or She-male? Won by Adore Delano,BenDeLaCreme 2014
F10S06 · ep 03 Create a beach themed lip sync in pairs Won by Milk 2014
F10S06 · ep 02 Boudoir pillow fight photoshoot with the Pit Crew Won by Trinity K. Bonet 2014
F10S06 · ep 01 Jumping off a platform photoshoot Won by Laganja Estranja 2014
F10S05 · ep 11 Everybody Loves Puppets Won by Alaska 2013
F10S05 · ep 10 Last as long as possible in drag booty camp with a fitness trainer Won by Alaska 2013
F10S05 · ep 09 Creating fake 'sob stories' and producing real tears in front of RuPaul Won by Detox,Alyssa Edwards 2013
F10S05 · ep 08 Whatcha Packin' - Match male models wearing the same pairs of Andrew Christian underwear Won by Ivy Winters 2013
F10S05 · ep 07 Reading is Fundamental Won by Alaska 2013
F10S05 · ep 06 Apply drag makeup in the dark Won by Detox 2013
F10S05 · ep 05 Style a cuddler into a red carpet ready look for a Us Weekly fashion face-off Won by Alyssa Edwards,Detox,Roxxxy Andrews 2013
F10S05 · ep 04 Soul Train Dance Off Won by Jinkx Monsoon,Coco Montrese 2013
F10S05 · ep 03 Create a mannequin doll in pairs for "America's Junior Drag Superstar" pageant Won by Alaska,Lineysha Sparx 2013
F10S05 · ep 02 Lip sync to one of RuPaul's songs (Tranny Chaser, Ladyboy, Peanut Butter) with only your mouth visible. Won by Serena ChaCha,Detox,Ivy Winters 2013
F10S05 · ep 01 Underwater photoshoot Won by Detox 2013
F10S04 · ep 11 Everybody Loves Puppets Won by Chad Michaels 2012
F10S04 · ep 10 Give a teddy bear a makeover Won by Kenya Michaels 2012
F10S04 · ep 09 Design an Absolut Vodka-inspired shoe. Won by Phi Phi O'Hara 2012
F10S04 · ep 08 Polygraph test administered by RuPaul no winner recorded 2012
F10S04 · ep 07 Reading is Fundamental Won by Latrice Royale 2012
F10S04 · ep 06 Gain the biggest crowd reaction in a wet T-shirt contest. Won by Willam 2012
F10S04 · ep 05 Compete in a game called "Beat the Cock" Won by Phi Phi O'Hara 2012
F10S04 · ep 04 In pairs, paint each other's face while handcuffed to one another and pose for a mug shot photoshoot. Won by Willam,Madame LaQueer 2012
F10S04 · ep 03 Create hats with butterfly-shaped accessories for guest Piyah Martell, Internet diva and transgender teen born with Caudal Regression Syndrome. Won by Phi Phi O'Hara,Kenya Michaels,Jiggly Caliente 2012
F10S04 · ep 02 Create a "Badonkadonk" with padding in 30 minutes. Won by Chad Michaels,Willam,Phi Phi O'Hara 2012
F10S04 · ep 01 Photoshoot while posing on a spinning platform while being sprayed with "hazardous waste". Won by Jiggly Caliente 2012
F11S01 · ep 05 Basketball game of "FISH" no winner recorded 2012
F11S01 · ep 03 Queens With Guy Phones no winner recorded 2012
F11S01 · ep 02 In Da Butt Ru: Predict how their partners answer a series of questions no winner recorded 2012
F10S03 · ep 13 Create a marketable drag product and deliver a sales pitch for it on fictitious home shopping network "RuVC" Won by Yara Sofia 2011
F10S03 · ep 12 Dunk-A-Queen Won by Alexis Mateo 2011
F10S03 · ep 11 Create a beach-themed headpiece Won by Raja 2011
F10S03 · ep 10 "Ru"sical Chairs Won by Manila Luzon 2011
F10S03 · ep 09 Decorate regular bras using rhinestones Won by Manila Luzon 2011
F10S03 · ep 08 Reading is Fundamental Won by Shangela 2011
F10S03 · ep 07 Nude photoshoot with Deborah Anderson Won by Carmen Carrera 2011
F10S03 · ep 06 S**t RuPaul Says Won by Delta Work 2011
F10S03 · ep 05 Scandalous Red Carpet Photo Won by Carmen Carrera,Stacy Layne Matthews 2011
F10S03 · ep 04 Making Leotards from Duct Tapes Won by Carmen Carrera,Manila Luzon 2011
F10S03 · ep 03 Try to guess your partner's choices Won by Mariah,Phoenix 2011
F10S03 · ep 02 Christmas Card Photoshoot Won by Raja 2011
F10S02 · ep 09 Style and accessorize one of four identical dresses Won by Tyra Sanchez 2010
F10S02 · ep 08 Quickly match the season's 12 contestants with their baby pictures Won by Tatianna 2010
F10S02 · ep 07 Reading is Fundamental Won by Jujubee 2010
F10S02 · ep 06 Give a wig a glam rock makeover. Won by Pandora Boxx 2010
F10S02 · ep 05 Decorate a box in your drag style and use something borrowed from another contestant Won by Raven 2010
F10S02 · ep 04 "The Queen is Right" bidding challenge Won by Raven 2010
F10S02 · ep 03 "Chicken or What?" eating contest Won by Mystique Summers Madison,Morgan McMichaels 2010
F10S02 · ep 02 Turn "Mini-Ru" doll from a lady to a tramp in teams of two Won by Sahara Davenport,Pandora Boxx 2010
F10S02 · ep 01 Gone with the Wind-inspired photoshoot Won by Raven 2010
F10S01 · ep 06 "Voguing" dance-off Won by Nina Flowers 2009
F10S01 · ep 05 Exercise and endurance challenge Won by Rebecca Glasscock 2009
F10S01 · ep 04 30 minutes to do partner's makeup Won by Jade 2009
F10S01 · ep 02 Act out certain emotions and take pictures of themselves with a digital camera. Won by Ongina,Akashia 2009