If you’re someone who is looking for a fresh take on a classic game of Scrabble or Boggle, then Bananagrams may be the ideal game for you.
Bananagrams is a wordplay game which is mainly aimed at younger kids, but there is no reason why older kids and adults won’t enjoy it either.
Created by the Nathanson family, the game became available to the public in 2006.
The aim of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all their tiles by spelling out words. All players are playing head to head making gameplay frantic yet tense.
Before playing though, it is vital to know Bananagrams rules including instructions on how to set up your game.
Keep your eyes peeled as we explain exactly what players need to set up a game of Bananagrams.
What is Bananagrams?
Bananagrams is similar to the more well-known word game ‘Scrabble’, except playing it requires you to be slightly more bananas.
Becoming ‘top banana’ is simple – and it is also great fun to play with the family.
Number of Players Required: 2-8 players.
Who Can Play It: Suitable for all ages, especially younger players. Be wary of small game pieces, however.
Difficulty: Easy. The rules could not be easier to pick up.
Main Objective: Be the first person to get rid of your letter tiles and shout at ‘Bananas. We encourage players to actually go bananas but this is optional.
Why we love it: An entertaining spin on the classic game of ‘Scrabble’, Bananagrams is more family-friendly. It encourages players to potentially step outside of their comfort zone when joining in with the games more quirky rules.
What do I need to play Bananagrams?
The game does require you to own a specific game board before playing, although there are different varieties to choose from.
If you’re looking for the standard game which is being covered, try out this game pack from the official makers of the game.
For those looking for a quick game to take on their travels, this travel edition of Bananagrams may be exactly what you’re looking for.
And if you have young children who are just starting to read then Bananagrams comes in a junior edition which you may find aids in the process.
It may also be an idea to have a dictionary to hand to check on words, although a phone app should be able to do this also.
