Chinese Zodiac Symbols

Flashback is a recurring mental challenge of Survivor. The challenge debuted in Survivor: China.

Rules
The contestants must memorize a list of symbols or colors shown by the host. They then must show the same symbol back in the order that was previously shown.

History
In , prior to the challenge, players that didn't want to participate were able to partake of cheeseburgers, french fries, and drinks for as long as the challenge continues or until the food runs out. Todd, Denise, Courtney and James accepted the offer. At the challenge, Jeff called out to the castaways a series of animals of the Chinese zodiac. Then, the contestants must stab the symbols with an knife on a solving board in the right order. Get it wrong and they’re out. Last one left wins. Erik was first out, followed by Amanda. Frosti answered the final question incorrectly and Peih-Gee won immunity.

In , Jeff shown a series of symbols that the castaways should show back in order. Brenda was the last one left and won immunity.

In , the challenge was used right after Ralph left Tribal Council. Boston Rob outlasted Ashley and Steve to win Individual Immunity.

It reappeared as the first Individual Immunity Challenge in Blood vs. Water right after the tribes merged into Kasama. Vytas Baskauskas outlasted his brother Aras to win immunity.

In, the challenge was used for immunity. This time the castaways were shown a series of colored tiles, which they then had to repeat back to Jeff. It eventually came down to Tasha Fox, LJ McKanas and Tony Vlachos. Tasha had the correct tile, giving her the win.

Trivia

 * This challenge has only appeared as an Individual Immunity Challenge.
 * This challenge occurred in both seasons filmed in Nicaragua.
 * In seasons featuring Redemption Island, this challenge was won by males. In seasons not featuring Redemption Island, this challenge was won by females.