Who goes first in Jenga?

The Jenga tower set comprises of 54 wooden blocks that are built into a tower. The object of the game is to set-up the tower first then try to remove each block one at a time using only one hand and place it on the topmost level without losing any of the blocks or causing the tower to topple over in the process.

2 to 4 players could join in a game of Jenga and it can also be played alone for practice and to become a better player.

The tower consists of 18 levels and the blocks should be stacked in threes and each alternate level should be laid out in crossways direction. An example of a perfect layout is if the blocks in the first level lie lengthwise in a north-south direction, the second level blocks should be positioned and laid to the east-west and until the last block is laid on the 18th level.

Once the tower has been stacked and set-up the player who built the tower goes first.

The concept of Jenga is to take one block from any level of the tower and putting it on the incomplete topmost level of the tower that would make the structure to grow even higher.

What are the important details one should know about Jenga?

While the game of Jenga is simple and uncomplicated, there are a few to keep in mind while you set up and play.

No one is allowed to take blocks from the level below the topmost level. All levels are allowed except this one.

Only one hand is only allowed to be used to remove or replace a Jenga block and it is never allowed to hold or steady the tower with the other hand at all times.

Jenga blocks may be tapped or tested to find a loose Jenga block that is safe to move but without disturbing or toppling down the tower.

The player’s turn is over once the next person touches the tumble tower or after 10 seconds have elapsed or whichever comes first.

The game of Jenga ends once the tower falls or moves even if only one or two Jenga blocks fall.

The only moving Jenga block allowed in the game is the one that is being moved or replaced during a player’s turn.

The loser is the player who causes the tower to fall even it may not be their fault but if the tower falls during their turn, this player is counted as the loser.

In cases that one or two Jenga blocks fall accidentally, the players could agree to put them back to the tower for play to continue that’s keeping with the friendly aspect of the game.

The aim is of Jenga is not only to avoid being the loser but also to build the tower as high as possible. The tallest Jenga tower on the record was forty levels high!

Who officially goes first in Jenga?

How is it decided on who goes first in Jenga? Whoever is the player who constructed and set up the initial Jenga tower is the one who gets the first turn.

This is the most appropriate gesture than anything else, but this is how the game generally starts. Players could alter this according to their deal before the set-up.

After Thoughts

The most important thing in any Jenga game is to enjoy it to the fullest and have fun playing it.

Jenga would always have the universal appeal that endeared it to everyone. It just keeps getting better and better and you just can’t get enough of it once you’re hooked.

It’s Jenga, Jenga, Jenga for good!

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