Buddy Games

Bob and his friends kick off the annual Buddy Games, a series of thrilling challenges designed to boost camaraderie among them. This year, they aim to reignite their friendships through competitive events that range from paintball to eating contests.

Shelly emerges as the reigning champion, boasting an impressive six wins in a row. His recent victory over Bender in a paintball game further solidifies his status, creating a sense of rivalry among the friends.

After a chaotic celebration, a joke by Bender and Nikki spirals out of control, leading to a tragic incident where Shelly loses both testicles. This secret remains buried, affecting Shelly's future and his relationships.

Five years pass, and Shelly finds himself in a deep state of depression following his marriage's collapse. Concerned, Shelly's mother reaches out to Bob, imploring him to revive the Buddy Games to help motivate Shelly.

When Bob pitches the idea of the Buddy Games to Shelly, he hesitantly agrees but sets two strict conditions: his condition must remain a secret, and Bender cannot participate. This highlights the tension between the friends.

As Bob calls the group to join the games, his girlfriend expresses her disapproval, leading to a heated argument. She storms off in anger, symbolizing the strain Bob feels in balancing relationships and the traditional games.

Despite being excluded, Bender learns about the Buddy Games and confronts Bob, who fabricates an elaborate story about a high entry fee to soften the blow. The revelation about Shelly's condition adds an emotional layer to their confrontation.

The friends reunite at the cabin for the games, but the atmosphere shifts when Bender arrives uninvited, revealing his desperate measures to join, including selling his mother's belongings. This intensifies underlying tensions.

The first day of the Buddy Games introduces a lineup of outrageous events, starting with an eating contest and including wild races and a slippery water slide. Bob wins the opening event thanks to Shelly's mishap at the finish line.

As the games proceed, the friends face increasingly bizarre challenges, including a bar stunt involving laxatives and an absurd contest with steaks and a komodo dragon. Shelly's unexpected success in the latter raises eyebrows.

The night before the final competition, Shelly spikes drinks with Bender's sperm, intensifying the competition's stakes. Meanwhile, Durfy's frustrations culminate in a dangerous encounter in the woods.

Chaos ensues as Shelly binds Bender to a tree, highlighting their escalating rivalry. The next morning, Shelly damages Bender’s sentimental van, revealing the personal stakes and conflicts brewing among the friends.

The final day arrives, leading to an intense showdown between Shelly and Bender across an open field. With Bob knocked out, the two engage in a fierce hand-to-hand battle, culminating in Bender's unexpected victory.

Post-competition, tensions peak when Tiffany proposes to Bob but is rejected, resulting in a fierce eruption of emotions. This confrontation leaves the group's dynamics further strained.

As the credits roll, surprising developments reveal Shelly's continuing distance from Bender, who retaliates by abducting her. This bizarre twist underscores their rivalry as Bender capitalizes on his winning.