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<li>You must complete each layer before starting a new one (see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenga#Rules" rel="noreferrer">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenga#Rules</a>)</li>
<li>Only one hand at a time may be used to remove a block; both hands can be used, but only one hand may be on the tower at a time. (see the <a href="http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2452/jenga" rel="noreferrer">rules</a> at BoardGameGeek.com)</li>
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The box of my version of Jenga has a picture of a player using two hands to pull a block, despite the game rules inside the box clearly saying that you can only use one hand!
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<p>Specifically, we are running into the following points of contention: </p>

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<li>When a piece is removed, do you have to place it neatly on top to build a new complete layer, or can you build incomplete layers? </li>
<li>Are you allowed to remove and/or place tiles with both hands?</li>
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What are the official rules of Jenga?
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# What are the official rules of Jenga?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2011-07-22)

Specifically, we are running into the following points of contention:

* When a piece is removed, do you have to place it neatly on top to build a new complete layer, or can you build incomplete layers?
* Are you allowed to remove and/or place tiles with both hands?

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2011-07-22. Score: 9 | Accepted answer

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* You must complete each layer before starting a new one (see <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenga#Rules>)
* Only one hand at a time may be used to remove a block; both hands can be used, but only one hand may be on the tower at a time. (see the [rules](http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2452/jenga) at BoardGameGeek.com)

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: The box of my version of Jenga has a picture of a player using two hands to pull a block, despite the game rules inside the box clearly saying that you can only use one hand!  

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