Buddy Games 2019

Shelly wins the latest Buddy Games against Bender

During the latest Buddy Games, Shelly defeats Bender, cementing his status as the champion. The celebration is drunken and wild, and Shelly humiliates a passed-out friend in front of others. The victory sows the seeds for future resentment.

Nikki shoots Shelly in the groin

Nikki shoots Shelly in the groin during the celebratory aftermath. Shelly loses his testicles as a result. Bender takes the blame to protect Shelly's marriage and as a subtle retaliation for Shelly's behavior.

Five years later: Shelly is suicidal and living with his mother

Five years pass and Shelly is suicidal, divorced, and living with his mother. The fall from grace leaves him with little purpose or direction. This period ends when someone reaches out to alter his life.

Shelly's mother asks Bob to restart the Buddy Games

Shelly's mother contacts Bob, a wealthy friend, urging him to restart the Buddy Games to give Shelly a sense of purpose. The invitation is framed as a lifeline to bring him back from despair.

Shelly agrees to participate with conditions

Shelly agrees to participate in the revived games only if Bender is not invited and his medical condition remains secret. He wants a clean slate without past issues resurfacing. The plan hinges on secrecy to protect his marriage and reputation.

Bob excludes Bender; Bender confronts him over the invitation

Bob invites all friends except Bender, triggering a confrontation when Bender learns of the exclusion. Bob lies about a $10,000 entry fee to justify the omission. The lie sets up a new round of gamesmanship among the old circle.

Bender reveals Shelly's condition and offers semen samples

At the event's arrival, Bender publicly reveals Shelly's medical condition. He also offers vials of his semen to the group as a provocative gesture. The revelation intensifies the stakes of the revived games.

Bob admits Bender wasn't invited; prize pressure rises

Bob admits Bender was not invited to the games. Bender pressures Bob into adding a $100,000 cash prize to sway Shelly's decision, and Shelly agrees to the higher prize. The prize shift redefines what’s at stake for all participants.

The competition kicks off with mixed challenges

The revived Buddy Games begin, featuring a blend of physical feats and comedic tasks. Shelly, Bob, and Bender navigate the obstacles as the competition unfolds. The crowd grows invested as the events move toward the final rounds.

The trio advances to the final round

Shelly, Bob, and Bender survive the earlier challenges and reach the final round together. Tensions rise as the trio faces the last, high-stakes hurdles. The outcome now hinges on the final test of skill and grit.

Shelly spikes drinks with Bender's semen

The night before the final, Shelly spikes the group's drinks with Bender's semen, aiming to disrupt or humiliate the others. The move foreshadows the brutal dynamics of the final showdown. Relations among the participants grow dangerously unstable.

Bender is kidnapped; Shelly destroys his van; Nikki pulled the trigger

Bender is kidnapped and restrained by Shelly, who also destroys Bender's van in retaliation. Bender reveals that Nikki was the one who pulled the trigger on Shelly in the past. The betrayal adds a personal edge to the escalating feud.

Final round arrives: archery-based hunt

In the final archery-based hunt, Bob is eliminated first, ceding the path to the last two. Bender defeats Shelly in hand-to-hand combat and wins the prize. The crowd reacts to the climactic victory and the fallout from earlier schemes.

Bob's girlfriend proposes a new path; group tension erupts

Bob's girlfriend suggests he move on from the group and form a new life, but Bob refuses to sever ties. She physically assaults the group and then leaves, heightening the tension among the survivors. The moment underscores the fragility of the social circle.