Bananagrams is a fast-paced and interactive word game that can be played anytime and anywhere without the need for a board or other equipment. It was designed to be easy to learn and quick to play, making it ideal for all ages and skill levels.
Bananagrams was created by Abe Nathanson, a Rhode Island-based designer and inventor, in 2005.
It was inspired by traditional word games like Scrabble and Boggle, but with a twist: each player builds their own crossword grid using letter tiles in a race to complete their own grid before their opponents do.
Bananagrams quickly gained popularity and has since won numerous awards, including the Party Game of the Year Award in 2018.
In 2020, Bananagrams launched a new version of their game, called 'Bananagrams Duel', which is a compact, travel-friendly version of the original game.
Scrabble is a classic word game that has been around since 1938. It is played on a board with letter tiles and players score points by creating words on the board.
Upwords is a word game that is similar to Scrabble, but with an added vertical element. Players can stack letter tiles to create new words and increase their score.
The original version of the game, which includes 144 letter tiles and can be played by 2-8 players.
A special edition of the game that includes party-themed tile designs and party-based gameplay options.
A travel-friendly version of the game that can be played by 2 players and comes in a compact banana-shaped case.
There are 144 tiles in a Bananagrams game.
Yes, Bananagrams can be played with 2-8 players.
Yes, Bananagrams was designed to be easy to learn and suitable for all ages and skill levels.
A game of Bananagrams usually lasts between 5-15 minutes, depending on the number of players and their skill level.
Yes, Bananagrams can be played by anyone who knows basic English vocabulary and spelling.