MrBeast's Beast Games sets 44 Guinness World Records, including the largest prize fund and most expensive reality TV season.
YouTube sensation MrBeast has shattered 44 Guinness World Records while filming his high-stakes Amazon Prime series, Beast Games. The competitive reality show, which featured 1,000 contestants battling for a record-breaking $10 million prize, concluded on February 13, 2025, with Jeffrey Allen claiming the historic win.
Among the standout achievements, Beast Games secured records for:
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Largest prize fund awarded for a competitive reality show – $10 million
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Most expensive season of a competitive reality show – $100 million
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Most participants in a single season – 2,000 contestants
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Largest physical cash prize on set – $5 million
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Most expensive prize intentionally destroyed – $26,490
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Most money won in a single episode – $2,020,000
The series also saw 1,000 contestants eliminated in a single episode, used 1,107 cameras, and included massive game setups, such as the largest pong cup (10 ft) and tallest towers (75 ft 11.62 in) in reality TV history.
In the final episode, Jeffrey Allen had to select the correct briefcase containing the full $10 million prize—an unprecedented challenge in entertainment history. He nailed it on his first try, making him the biggest reality TV prize winner ever.
With its record-breaking success, Beast Games has redefined competitive reality television, setting a new bar for high-stakes entertainment.
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