Schmergen Brawl is a recurring challenge, first appearing in Samala and later in Heroes vs. Villains. It was infamously known for being a brutally physically-punishing Flipverse Survivor version of basketball. It is also the first recurring challenge to be officially banned from reuse.
Rules[]
In a walled-surrounded arena, three members of each tribe would battle for control of three balls. Once a castaway gets control of a ball, they would pass the ball to three other tribe members standing on an elevated platform who would then attempt to throw the ball through the opposing tribe's basket, situated at the opposite end of the arena. One point would be scored when a ball is made in the basket. After every point, the tribes would change who was in the arena and on the platform. The first tribe (or tribes) to score the required number of points, would win the challenge. In Samala, three points were needed, while in Heroes vs. Villains, two points were required.
History[]
In Samala, U'amea and Lalelei won the challenge.
The challenge was reused in Heroes vs. Villains. The Villains ended up winning the challenge.
Winners[]
| Episode | Challenge Type | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Samala "Don't Dig A Deeper Hole For Yourself" |
Tribal Reward |       U'amea |
      Lalelei | ||
| Heroes vs. Villains "Don't Ask for Permission, Ask for Forgiveness" |
Tribal Reward |          Villains |
Trivia[]
- Due to the very physical nature, and the potential of injuries it caused to contestants, Meandcrazy Entertainment deemed the challenge too dangerous to reuse again.