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Bananagrams

Players

1-8

Time

?-?

Age

7+

Weight

1.31

Rating

6.39

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Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.7

High replayability

Interaction 1.4

Low interaction

Scaling 4.5

Scales well

Strategy 3.8

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate interaction with low emphasis on confrontation and cooperation.

Replay value

Bananagrams offers a high level of variability with its gameboard and multiple paths to victory. The expansions available add some new content, but could be improved. The game provides a good level of strategic depth and player interaction. It scales well with different numbers of players and is relatively easy to learn. Overall, Bananagrams has a solid replayability score of 7.3.

Luck profile

Bananagrams has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. The random elements, such as the initial letter distribution and the tiles drawn, can have a notable impact on the game outcome. However, players have a substantial ability to mitigate the randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with player decisions playing a significant role in the final outcome. Overall, Bananagrams is a game where luck is present but can be managed effectively through skillful play.

Overview

Bananagrams is a fast and fun word game that requires no pencil, paper or board, and the tiles come in a fabric banana-shaped carrying pouch. One hand can be played in as little as five minutes. Much like Pick Two!, but without the letter values. Using a selection of 144 plastic letter tiles in the English edition, each player works independently to create their own 'crossword' faster than one's opponents. When a player uses up all their letters, all players take a new tile from the pool. The object of the game is to be the first to complete a word grid after the "bunch" of tiles has been depleted. There are variants included in the instructions, such as Banana Smoothie and Banana Cafe for limited set skills or space-deprived places, and the game is suitable for solo play.

Category

2
Real-time Word Game

Mechanism

3
Race Real-Time Tile Placement

Family

6
Category: Crossword Games Containers: Unique Shape Containers: Zippered Pouch Digital Implementations: VASSAL Food & Drink: Bananas Game: Bananagrams

Type

1
Family

Media

Bananagrams cover image

Bananagrams cover image

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Editions

Edition Year Language Publisher / Region
No editions imported yet.

Files

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Credits

Designers

2
Rena Nathanson Abe Nathanson

Artists

3
Kendra Harrington Sandy Nathanson Aaron Nathanson

Publishers

1
Bananagrams, Inc.

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