
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,152
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Bananagrams
- 1–8 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2006

2023
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Shenanigrams is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Race, Tile Placement, and Spelling.
Shenanigrams is a word game filled to the brim with sneakiness, shenanigans & anagrams! Players battle head-to-head in a nail-biting race to build and steal as many words as possible from their opponents by using stealth, strategy and wordy wickedness. It’s easy to learn, quick to play and the perfect grab-and-go game to keep everyone entertained for hours. You don’t need to like word games to LOVE this one. Kids, teens and adults will be hooked! HOW TO PLAY: Players take turns playing one letter tile, gradually forming a word grid everyone is playing on. When a player completes a word, they tag it! But watch out…players can also use their turn to steal opponents’ tagged words by adding, inserting or replacing a letter tile. Be the first to use all your tags and shout "SHENANIGRAMS” to win! Let the Shenanigrams commence... —description from the publisher
Shenanigrams supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Shenanigrams is 15–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Shenanigrams for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Shenanigrams has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Shenanigrams belongs to these categories: Word Game. Its main mechanics are Race, Tile Placement, and Spelling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Shenanigrams as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.