The Domino Pipes is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the seventh obstacle in Stage One on American Ninja Warrior 9, replacing the Broken Bridge from American Ninja Warrior 8, which only eliminated one competitor (Chris Boehm).
Competitors must run across 5 ascending top-heavy spinning pipes that would topple when the competitors stepped on them. Additionally, the beams that held the pipes did not have supports underneath, making the entire obstacle shake, affecting performance. Balance was served as a key aspect to completing this obstacle, as several competitors tripped at the fifth pipe and got hung up and lost valuable time, including Chris DiGangi and Brandon Pannell. However, a good amount of them could reach the landing platform and complete the obstacle.
Although this obstacle was proven to be harder than its predecessor, almost all of the competitors who reached this obstacle could complete it, as only Karsten Williams and Meagan Martin failed. In Meagan Martin's case, her time ran out after completing the previous obstacle (the Warped Wall), therefore didn't have a chance to attempt the obstacle.
During USA vs. The World 4, the Domino Pipes shockingly took out Joe Moravsky from Team USA (when he slipped at the fourth pipe and fell), as well as Kawaguchi Tomohiro from Team Asia.
Because of its low knockout rate, the obstacle was replaced by the Razor Beams on the next season.
Other Appearances[]
Ninja Warrior Germany[]
On Ninja Warrior Germany 3, the Domino Pipes appeared as the third obstacle of Preliminary Round 2 and Preliminary Round 3, featuring five pipes.
Later on the same season, Domino Pipes appeared in as the third obstacle of First Stage, but now featuring five spinning pipes, similar to the version from American Ninja Warrior 9.
On Ninja Warrior Germany 5, the Domino Pipes appeared as the third obstacle of Preliminary Round 4 and Preliminary Round 5, the number of pipes had been reduced to four.
Later, on Ninja Warrior Germany 6, the Domino Pipes appeared as the third obstacle during Heats 1, 2, and 3. The obstacle would have a similar configuration to its appearance on Season 3's Finals.
Ninja Warrior France[]
On Ninja Warrior France 3, Domino Pipes was the first obstacle of Stage Two. It consisted of four pipes at the same height. Only one of of the four competitors failed this.
Later, on Ninja Warrior France 4 and Ninja Warrior France 6, Domino Pipes reappeared as the first obstacle of Stage One. Five pipes were present.
Ninja Warrior Poland[]
On Ninja Warrior Poland 6, the Domino Pipes appeared as the seventh obstacle in the Stage One, featuring five spinning pipes, similar to American Ninja Warrior 9's version.
Ninja Israel[]
On Ninja Warrior Israel 4, the Domino Pipes, locally called ืืฉืจ ืืืืืื ื (literally Domino Bridge) appeared as the third obstacle in Heat 3, Heat 8 and Heat 11. The obstacle featuring five spinning pipes, similar to American Ninja Warrior 9's version.
Competitors' Success Rate[]
- All results based on the NBC/Polsat broadcast and external information found.
American Ninja Warrior[]
ANW | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
ANW9 | 51 | 53 | 96.23% |
USA vs. The World 4 | 4 | 6 | 66.67% |
Total | 55 | 59 | 93.22% |
Ninja Warrior Poland[]
NWP | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
NWP6 | 20 | 20 | 100% |
Total | 20 | 20 | 100% |
Trivia[]
- The Domino Pipes appeared to be a fusion of the Domino Hill and Log Runner.