OK, it's only my second post and I'm way off subject, but I just had to tell you about a game we played over the Thanksgiving break.
It's called "bananagrams" (www.bananagrams-intl.com) and it's way fun! It's like scrabble, except everybody plays simultaneously to complete crosswords on the table in front of them (there is no game board). Each time all the letters in front of you are used up you yell "peel" and everyone has to take a new tile. This goes on until someone finally uses up all the tiles in their own pile. It takes 2 minutes to learn, and it is TOTALLY addicting. It has won all sorts of awards as well. We found it at Barnes and Nobles for around $15, but you can probably find it online as well. Try it!
OK, next posting I'll get back on subject....
The free, online version is up on Facebook:
http://apps.new.facebook.com/bananagrams/
The online version offers a ton of play options. Solo play can be done at one's leisure or as a race against the clock (the Banana Cafe and solitaire versions), and players can send challenges to their friends.
One great feature is the option to start live games. Players can start real-time games with friends, or in a public setting, where anyone can join. Players can sneak a peek at their opponents' boards, and chat via the text feature.
I definitely recommend checking this game out!
Posted by: Andrea | December 05, 2008 at 11:21 AM