
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,948
- BGG rating
- 6.3
The Sandcastles of Burgundy
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2025

2015
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Silly Shenanigans is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Hans Baumgartner and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Memory.
Description from the publisher: Yiiiiippy! In toy wonderland, the mischievous little kobolds swipe everything in their reach. Who wants to join them by collecting toys in different shapes and colors? But not so fast! You have to pay close attention and be able to "see" with your hands because the toys could be hidden in the bag or the kobold cave. Whoever is the fastest to collect four different shaped toys and colors in Silly Shenanigans wins this crazy toy hunt and is crowned the "Lord of all the Kobolds".
Silly Shenanigans supports 2–4 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 catalogue lists Silly Shenanigans for ages 4 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.
Silly Shenanigans 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.
Silly Shenanigans belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Dice, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Memory. 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 credited designers of Silly Shenanigans are: Hans Baumgartner. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Silly Shenanigans 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.