A Very Serious Jenga Tournament

It's time for JENGA in our Very Serious Tournament™! Who will win in our head to head championship challenge and claim their well deserved Jenga Crown?!
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[@anononomous]

Ben instantly mentally dismantling Lewis within seconds of the staredown is just gold 😀

[@TopLob]

Lewis played Jenga, Ben played Lewis.

[@Bobberation]

@@TopLob ...DID Lewis play Jenga, though? Did he really?

[@DezzieYT]

His "game face" had *me* scared.

[@thephoenixsystem6765]

In fairness to lil' LewLew, that was actually terrifying

[@totallyathome]

It's his "I am your father." face

[@rocketforthree4479]

Its important to note that Jenga and Benga(TM) are legally distinct entities.

[@nolongeraperson]

Yeah.. not enough... hint hint

[@BunzJackson]

I wish they explained what the hell Jenga is, I'm completely lost

[@Tharathgar]

Yeah I don't get this game at all they should have just had a Benga tournament instead.

[@6TheDa6rkOne6]

Benga is strictly only played during Jingle Jam, and can only ever be played by the Benga Legends Sharky and Palp!

[@jacobunderwood4957]

100% it wasn't legally distinct enough, but Hasbro settled out of court by getting the Yogs to do this video.

[@andrewkeeping7785]

Lewis showing his impressive skills

[@TheRexisFern]

A pusher always pushes.

[@ozanesici]

I have never seen such an effective move before. He really is a master of his craft.

[@TopLob]

Well played by Lewis. I didn't think he had it in him.

[@zayd162]

it was the quickest win

[@wizardkevin101]

@@zayd162A SINGLE MOVE!

[@Alba_Longa]

Holy shit that height difference between Tom and Boba!

[@Orange0Monkey]

Duncan and Osie have a big gap as well.

[@BrutalFates]

I am sure the girls are like 4'8" and tom and duncan are around 6'.

[@ethan-loves]

@@BrutalFates Boba's said recently that she's 5' if I recall correctly! Maybe the camera angle exacerbated the difference

[@vesoha]

Harry is 188cm (6,2ft?) and Tom is around the same height as Harry. Boba is 5ft and Osie 1-2 cm taller. so around 38cm difference between Boba and Tom

[@slouch186]

I was worried the tower would get too tall for Boba to reach the top

[@atlan5139]

ngl, I was unaware you could lose that fast at Jenga. Very impressive by Lewis

[@coreylemon]

Ben destroyed him in the mental game so hard he had *no chance*

[@Jaime_Protein_Cannister]

Yes like getting checkmated in chess on first turn , unheard of

[@pogusmaximus7162]

@@Jaime_Protein_Cannisteralways forfeit after the opponent takes their first move on chess, the fact they take a move means they have calculated a plan that will lead to you being checkmated that can’t be avoided.

[@Jaime_Protein_Cannister]

@@pogusmaximus7162 you're 33% right

[@vineveer4358]

I'm surprised the inventor of Benga is also so good at Jenga. They're completely different games!

[@the8bitkit]

That Tom Bates flick was INCREDIBLE, and then Harry immediately following suit? This is the most high octane content the Yogs have ever made!

[@Scio_]

How quickly that taboo turned into a meta too

[@TopLob]

Idk why Tom and Harry had to make this so sexual. Lol.

[@wtfRowdy]

We not gonna talk about Ben and catching it at the same time??

[@the8bitkit]

@@wtfRowdy I made my comment halfway through the video, I feel like I did Ben a disservice by not mentioning him redefining the flick meta so shortly after saying he hated it xD

[@FlyStikJR]

Tom bates aka Daniel Radcliffe

[@walker1054]

This is so out of nowhere that I feel like they got an email saying "we won't sue you for copyright infringement over the whole Benga thing if you do an ad for us" lol

[@thomasmadelain2256]

That's exactly what happened

[@Dept_Of_Ducks]

@@thomasmadelain2256 wait really? 😂

[@waterierStone]

They didn't even advertise it other than playing the game. But in the UK they have to declare sponsorships, so they must have gotten paid by someone to make it.

[@Mystic-Midnight]

@@waterierStone Benga paid them to play Jenga to show off that they're not just a cheap alternative

[@oliverer3]

That's the most impressive thing about this whole thing, since they didn't mention anything else in the video I can only assume they managed to actually get sponsored by Hasbro to play a game of Jenga. Which just seems so unlikely.

[@PWMaarten]

The chemistry between these wonderful people is what makes the Yogscast so special to me.

[@mischief.brewed]

Harry and Tom B is not a pairing I think of but one that works so well

[@PWMaarten]

Also wanted to say that the sound design was very good again!

[@kyleerikson4971]

Boba's Coo when Tom went in for the hug? SENT.

[@PrinceGaki]

​@@mischief.brewedTom B and Barry were the best

[@kbsheldon]

here here

[@VeryPeeved]

Ben deserves that win purely for those absolutely clinical flicks against Harry.

[@A2Ztigers]

He was flicking them into his other hand to catch them, the man's a surgeon

[@Arukar83]

Whats Jenga? The Wish Version of Benga?

[@bierrollerful]

Benga at home:

[@TomPokys]

Can't believe Hasbro would go and just copy such a well known game as Benga. Sue them or something!

[@Groblinmode]

@@TomPokys Did you know that Hasbro has also stolen the rights to High Rollers, they named it Dungions and Droigens or something stupid like that.

[@yakobsoulstorm5187]

@@GroblinmodeWhat a bunch of hacks.

[@ArcNine9Angel]

Ben: Intimidation 100 Lewis: (rolls die to save) ...1. Critical fail.

[@Spiketrooper]

That was weirdly insanely fun to watch And Lewis failing on like his first pull was so incredibly Lewis.

[@Thoran666]

Tom B and Harry had the best game. Their commentary and hyping each other up was great to watch. Osie and Boba win my price for best intro.

[@the8bitkit]

I would love to see more of that dynamic - but then again, I'd just love to see more of Tom B and Harry in general!

[@StefanCreates]

@@the8bitkit Tom B is fucking hilarious 😁

[@jewberian]

Lol! Ben rolled a critical success on intimidation.

[@monteb6276]

Bens jenga skills are truly unmached, even knocked lewis out in 1 turn

[@Merzendi]

He is the Ben, and the Enga.

[@yakobsoulstorm5187]

All those years of playing Benga payed off.

[@mischief.brewed]

Harry and Tom B have such an intense energy that I need more of

[@Sasethemagicman]

It's nice of Lewis to make a cameo in this video 😂

[@gg_sam7847]

Imagine if this channel was named "Yogscast Lewis" or something, that'd make this video very embarrassing for him

[@Quadrophiniac]

Seeing Tom standing next to Boba shows how massive Tom really is. What a tall boy

[@HighlandPhoenix]

Or was Boba just very far away…?

[@JustOneQuestion]

@@HighlandPhoenixsuch an adorable distant benga championship contender... boba is my personal victor haha

[@ElBoboMan]

Bens stare strikes so much fear into the heart of his enemies that they just forfeit

[@stone5against1]

Didn't know there was a speed running jenga community, Lewis has to be up there on the leaderboard

[@sebastianjezierski8450]

Yes, but only in the Any% category

[@stone5against1]

@@sebastianjezierski8450 Feels like a 0% game there, to me

[@sebastianjezierski8450]

@@stone5against1 Technically speaking, he did finish the game, so I guess it counts. I have no idea how speedrunning works for pvp games.

[@stone5against1]

@@sebastianjezierski8450 same honestly, not even sure how speed running works single player sometimes haha

[@donm6578]

Ben had the first game given to him, but he definitely delivered in the end. Exceptional Jenga

[@markthacker9975]

That’s Benga!

[@Lavassin]

He worked hard to mentally destroy Lewis in the stare down. Don't take away from ben's efforts

[@CreweontheSofa]

Usually have to wait till Jingle Jam for a legally distinct version of this. But I'm very happy we got some tower block stacking action early this year!

[@kenfrozz]

Love the different vibes you get from the different matchups. Immediate chaos as soon as Harry and Tom Bates enters the frame lmao

[@IndelacioLetsPlay]

The turn 2 benga, I think the stare of bon was too strong

[@askagaijin8393]

My biggest takeaway from this is that the Tom / Boba scale. I knew there were giants and hobbits in the Yogs but good lord seeing them side by side like that puts it into perspective that Tom truly could fee fi fo fum his way across the Bristol countryside if he wasn't so busy painting tiny plastic toys.

[@RadiantTryOns]

Lewis reacting to Ben's face sent me lmfaooo

[@duckwizardd]

The Return of Benga, With a Vengeance

[@SoundsOfTheWildYT]

Alas, this is the legally-distinct some-might-say “inferior” game, Jenga.

[@S2Global]

You were so close to Bengeance...

[@nolongeraperson]

Yeaaaah, you probably won't hear that word from the Yogs ever again.. lol

[@Sadtv12]

Osie is like a specially designed Jenga machine. She has long pointy nails for wood pecking and is at the perfect height to see every block.

[@etherdeef4303]

But it wasnt enough to knock down the bengamind

[@everfall1075]

0:02 ben went deep for that look

[@RinlyYT]

This is the sort of high octane shit I want to see! MORE!

[@11ambrose11]

Tom Bates is actually so funny. If he wasn't such an amazing editor, I'd be questioning why he isn't in way more regular videos.

[@rocketforthree4479]

I did not expect a Jenga sponsorship but this is cool. Now when are you going to get a Benga(TM) sponsorship?

[@thomasmadelain2256]

Won't happen. They got a cease and desist letter from Hasbro for trademark infringement. That's why you don't hear their B-variant mentioned at all in this video, and why they had to promote the original product as free marketing instead.

[@rocketforthree4479]

@@thomasmadelain2256 Did that really happen or is it a joke? (Sorry I'm dense, and I legitmately can't tell)

[@Torphage]

​@@thomasmadelain2256where did you hear this?

[@thomasmadelain2256]

@@rocketforthree4479 It is not a joke. The Yogscast, sadly, have a bad habit of adopting other people's work, stamping their name on it and selling it off as their own. Previous examples include the parody songs from early days Yogscast, various copyrighted songs they used as part of their videos for which they didn't had no license for, TTT pins featuring various copyrighted characters and more recently the red matter bomb Easter egg. The fact that they are promoting Jenga - a game so famous it needs no advertisement - instead of their inhouse variant, suggests a behind-the-scenes deal was reached with Hasbro (the current owner of Jenga) in order to avoid a lawsuit. Of course you won't hear them talk about it because it isn't something super glorifying to boast about, but a telling clue is whether or not they mention Benga at all from now on. They certainly removed all trace of it from their merchandise website at least ;)

[@nINJAP3RUNA]

​@@thomasmadelain2256You talk like you have the facts but in reality you are speculating. Not good.

[@rocketforthree4479]

I think the most important takeaway from this is that Tom Clark has officially claimed the title of "Tom" and Tom Bates is relegated to "Tom B" All Praise the Champion of the Tom Wars.

[@BimpytheWimpyShrimpy]

A temporary setback, but like a bespeckled bearded phoenix, the _Clarkonite_ faction will rise again!

[@professorcoms2481]

I love how this was edited together, it makes it super interesting and exciting!

[@TheVikingFox]

Lewis's opener is how I aspire to live my life!

[@Andreas67335]

Immediately dropped all my plans for this

[@Khy._]

3:52 osie's stress sounds are so relatable lmao great vid y'all! EDIT: Ben, The Coordinator, Winner of Beng-- I mean Jenga

[@MigratoryWhimbrel]

The editing here was top notch! The lighting, music, and animations were so slick

[@tigolbitties8008]

I love how Ben turns into gigachad with any kind of board games.

[@aurelienpasselaigue1231]

The lighting and background really does it for me it makes everything more intense and makes focus on the JENGA and the players (Who are all beautiful people) Nicely done

[@kaleslasher76]

I absolutely adored seeing the size difference between boba and tom. Kind giant mountain king and precious babby rat

[@xavierreichel8254]

This was incredible! So amazing to see Ben's skills - 9:45 was the smoothest, most expert action I've ever seen in a block tower competitive dismantling game.

[@beepboop2803]

Ben legitimately stared through Lewis to his soul… amazing! He truly is the champion of the people.

[@ArcNine9Angel]

Ben is my hero, even more than before. Start to end, redefining Ben play to a sky-high level! 😄

[@EBTcraft15]

Boba and Osie crab walking for the intro killed me 😂

[@cyancat5451]

Ben didn't just win the game, he managed to look the best out of anyone while doing so. His confidence when playing board games paired with the lighting really made him shine I love how Osie and Duncan always act like they're mildly drunk whenever they do videos together. Tom Clark's current aesthetic is one I can only describe as 'retired porn-star' and I absolutely love it.

[@DJwasHere66]

You know, I never knew the "Flick Game" was viable, but it is VERY exciting. It's like tripling down on Chaos

[@AlextheRambler]

This is hilarious! Great stuff

[@Lord_Vesh]

Proof that lighting and music can make anything serious

[@willdavies1598]

I sure hope Lewis wins, he’s going to- oh. Oh no.

[@GraceSerenityK]

It's always enthralling to watch Jenga on the Yogscast! I didn't think they could top the epic Jingle Jam 45 minute Benga extravaganza, but the only went and did it! I look forward to more thrilling Jenga content in the future.

[@victormirandakoepke8352]

This had no right being as intense as it was!

[@Sp4rt4nSl4ya]

I got more hyped and full of suspense watching these nerds play jenga than i have ever watching professional sports, Ben is a master at this, between 1 rounding Lewis by psyching him out, out flicking Harry, and perfectly balancing against Osie, what a legend

[@RyukeBlayde]

I am so pleased that after years, Jenga is now an official sponsor of the Yogscast. Also, very pleased with the winner (whoever it was).

[@runner2ish]

We desperately need more of this. So much joy and competition.

[@SupremeLeaderPie]

um i thought this was Benga

[@cameronwallace8265]

It is now

[@beardedbear9901]

The symmetrical Crab entry, truly a strategy that deserves it's illustrious history in Jenga. Haven't seen one so perfect since Jimmy Spoons versus Hector Brambles in 1988. Stunning. But that said... Is this literally just an advert for Jenga...?

[@beardedbear9901]

@@TheCoolCucumber Well, yes. So does the video title. The point being that I know it's an advert. But I'm not clear what this is in advert _for_ except maybe Jenga. Which is odd. That's all.

[@beardedbear9901]

@@MrTuneslol Couldn't agree more. 👍

[@Flippirino]

1:54 "I'm afraid!" - Angroy Tom That's a great quote and the tone he put on whilst saying that, I think he was/is afriad

[@Deunstephe]

This is actually exactly the type of thing I want to see more of. Be- Ahem, Jenga is so hype!!!

[@shadowwolf2122]

This is my favorite video ever released by the yogs, I loved how everyone who were matched in round one had perfect energy for each other. And it kept into the finals

[@mrstatue.a3087]

I love seeing Tom and boba stand next to each other

[@Sipsy301]

Yet another incredible piece of content, taking something so simple and scaling it up in a way that although silly, is so much fun!

[@Jaime_Protein_Cannister]

About half way trough the video I realize the genius of having this filmed in a pitch black room with lights shining down , even tho it's all fun and game , it's artistically pleasing and it creates suspense. GJ on production front and as always love you guys No suprise it's Benga in the end

[@MattBailz]

This was a very entertaining video. Loved all the dynamics between the players. Also 0:54 so wholesome

[@42lozzy]

Don't think I've ever seen Boba and Tom stood near each other before. That height difference is crazy!

[@deetrixreed8961]

0:05 and I'm already hurting from laughing so hard! Ben coming in with that DOMINATING energy made Lewis recoil faster than your family jewels after being pushed into the Bristol Channel.

[@kadenwoods3242]

The focus, the dedication! These were true experts at play!

[@Vegvysyr]

Shamelessly putting out a sponsored video for a BENGA knockoff? Pass!

[@thomasmadelain2256]

1. It's not a sponsorship video, no intro at all to explain why they're doing this, and Hasbro has very selective partners to whom they give sponsorship to. Yogscast is not one of them. 2. They got a cease and desist letter from Hasbro for trademark infringement, and doing free marketing for the original product might be enough to avoid getting sued. 3. You won't hear "Benga" from the yogscast ever again.

[@Vegvysyr]

​@@thomasmadelain2256 Where can I find this info in official sources, would be an interesting read!

[@MH-hu5pi]

​@@thomasmadelain2256source?

[@CrazyDog1297]

@@thomasmadelain2256 its a joke, relax dude

[@eg8568]

​@lucascevraini9766 the guy is just speculating anyway

[@Raida7]

I just dont' know whih round I liked best! Osie & Boba's intro, Ben & Lewis's blistering game, Tom B & Harry flicking...

[@1001Bastiano]

I always knew Boba was small but seeing her walk in opposite Tom reallly highlighted that for me haha

[@jamalsachleben3026]

Ben displays the skills wrought by dad hood: Pure Jenga dominance

[@GioFireheart]

Why is it that whenever I want to root for Lewis, he fails the most spectacularly 🤣

[@branominal]

That entire first 40 seconds was amazing

[@DarthVincentiusOfficial]

It would be great to see a series like this of unnecessarily competitve games being played with a scoring structure set up for someone to win something at the end of a season/year. I think it could be a really awesome thing for fans to rally behind. Plus, the merch opportunities. 'Team Ben' or 'Team Osie' shirts for instance.

[@TheMrSomecheesyname]

Flick strat aside (Something I'll be using in my next game), Osie's nails are a massive advantage for testing!

[@baconmantube]

There is nothing more "Lewis Brindley" than Losing on the first move in Jenga, inspiring buffoonery. Liked.

[@BigSadClownBoi]

So many hilarious moments but Boba and Osie crabs definitely takes the cake (V) O_O (V)

[@exelsisxax]

Ben: psychologically destroys his opponent with a staredown, who doesn't complete even a single turn. tom: gives a hug and encouragement to his very smol opponent

[@icecreep109]

God I love how goofy yall are! Its great seeing so many incredible interactions.

[@seanwalsh9942]

I’m loving Ben just psychologically destroying his opponents during the matches

[@slouch186]

Tom and Harry are clearly entertainers

[@IndustrialBonecraft]

Clearly that stare just won immediately.

[@lerios4048]

13:41 appropriate reaction to a benga legend

[@user-rz4kl4fv3d]

I can imagine a shark doing Ben's adorable little dance

[@TraplineWTF]

Tom and Harry were so intensely chaotic jesus christ

[@FratinandMadrik]

What an epic finale! Imagine if someone had knocked over the tower on their second go - that would've been so anti-climatic. Instead, we got some high-octane Jenga fit for the Benga leagues!

[@edholmes8726]

Watching Tom and boba together is adorable…

[@Robert-iu2ou]

This was a brilliant video, and by far the best ad ive ever watched. You are all legends for making a jenga tourney so goddamn fun to watch, makes me wanna play.

[@rysiii811]

Ben knows his benga, intimidated Lewis into being Lewis right away :D Loved it, most exciting benga plays Ive seen. And dem flicks!

[@gustafhillertz9374]

Ben has learnd a new skill to use against Tom in this years benga match

[@ScrewYouThatsMyName]

IM 1 MINUTE IN BUT ALREADY NOTHING CAN TOP TOM AND BOBA HUGGING OMG OMG OMG I LOVE THEM!!!!

[@Scaggler]

Goddammit give me more of that Tom and Boba dynamic Toms gentle gigantism and Bobas giddy glee

[@tialac506]

God dayum that was good! Pleased to see Ben activating maximum dad mode

[@jacksurvivalwolf9671]

Ben is so good at this he deserves his very own game, we could call it JengBen!

[@Cyrathil]

Ben showing the benefits of Ben work aren't just in the bookkeeping. It also pays dividends in psyching out the enemy.

[@LPhooligan]

omg the tower being taller than boba and osie , im dying

[@nanomario]

By the council's decree, Ben is officially nominated the new Benga King

[@daidarabotchi3891]

Was so confused when Tom's name was spelt 'Tomb', then thought 'Oh, it's the B from the next word, that makes sense.' Then realised there's no B in 'vs'. And only then realised that it's supposed to be 'Tom B' XD What a rollercoaster.

[@maelstromx6462]

Fewer times I've been on the edge of my seat this way. I was edging so hard during this game.