<p><strong>No.</strong></p>

<p>From <a href="https://tesera.ru/images/items/3324/jenga.pdf" rel="noreferrer">the rulebook</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Use only one hand</p>
</blockquote>

<p>While it doesn't specifically give an answer to your exact question; you are only allowed to do things that the rulebook allows you to do; and the rulebook does not mention anything about being allowed to use anything other than "only one hand".</p>

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2019-09-23T06:29:35.313Z
So, this one is forbidden: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/388956/jenga-pistol ?
Toon Krijthe
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2019-09-23T06:56:11.320Z
In the same way that placing a rook upside down is forbidden in chess, sure... It being against the official rules of a particular organisation doesn't mean you can't do it, it only means you're not playing the same way most people will be.
Nij
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2019-09-23T19:41:32.257Z
@Nij - it begs the question: "what do we mean by *upside-down*?"
The Chaz 2.0
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2019-09-23T04:15:12.950Z
2019-09-23T04:15:12.950Z
GendoIkari
<p>Are you allowed to use a tool such as a pencil or stick to help tap the block out from the tower?</p>

<jenga>
Can you use a tool to knock out block?
Jean Delaney
# Can you use a tool to knock out block?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-09-23)

Are you allowed to use a tool such as a pencil or stick to help tap the block out from the tower?

**Tags:** jenga


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2019-09-23. Score: 5

**No.**

From [the rulebook](https://tesera.ru/images/items/3324/jenga.pdf):

> Use only one hand

While it doesn't specifically give an answer to your exact question; you are only allowed to do things that the rulebook allows you to do; and the rulebook does not mention anything about being allowed to use anything other than "only one hand".

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: So, this one is forbidden: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/388956/jenga-pistol ?  
> **username_3**: In the same way that placing a rook upside down is forbidden in chess, sure... It being against the official rules of a particular organisation doesn't mean you can't do it, it only means you're not playing the same way most people will be.  
> **username_4**: @username_3 - it begs the question: "what do we mean by *upside-down*?"  

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