What are "Minute to Win It" blueprints?

Blueprints on the "Minute to Win It" game show are short videos that explain the upcoming activity to the player. Blueprints consist of a narrator and an animation demonstrating the activity described by the narrator.

At the end of the blueprint, the narrator always emphasizes the fact that the player only has 60 seconds to complete the activity. Activities shown on the blueprints include guiding a balloon using a water spray, balancing cups and throwing neon rings in the dark. The difficulty of the tasks increases as the game progresses. Blueprints usually use materials commonly found in an American home.