I’m celebrating Tu B’Shevat a little early with a FUN giveaway! (My logic? Bananas grow on trees, right? Sort of.)
Would you believe that until this Shabbat I had never played Bananagrams? I am quickly realizing that this game is ADDICTING. And it’s perfect for playing on Shabbat, because there are no batteries or pencils needed.
Named Toy Fair’s 2009 Game of the Year, Bananagrams is similar Scrabble, but I actually thought it was more fun. I played against my 8 year-old and he was a fierce competitor against his word geek mom!
Hebrew Banangrams was developed 10 years ago, but was previously only available in the Israeli market. Now, they are selling this fun Hebrew version of Bananagrams in North America as well.
Whether you are fluent in Hebrew or just learning, I think Hebrew Bananagrams is a wonderful way to flex your vocabulary muscles. And since Hebrew has so many two and three-letter words, it’s relatively easy – even for a novice.
“This game is ideal for native Hebrew speakers as well as those just starting out with the language, like many olim. Learning Hebrew is such a great way to connect to your Jewishness. There is so much depth in the Hebrew language that is lost in translation,” said Sharon August-Dalfen, the creator of the Hebrew version.
As I was playing, I was also thinking how perfect this game would be to reinforce vocabulary lessons in a classroom setting. (In fact, I’m planning to donate our review copy to my sons’ school – if I can part with it.)
Hebrew Bananagrams retails online for 99 NIS (approximately $26.50 at current exchange rates), which includes free shipping in Israel or to North America. Shipping takes between 5-10 days for delivery from Israel.
But today, KOAB readers have a chance to be one of the lucky three who win their own copy of the fun-filled word game stuffed in a yellow banana pouch!
If you would like to enter to win, you must leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite game to play on Shabbat afternoon. One entry per person.
If you would like to improve your chances of winning, you may do any one or all of the following. Remember to leave separate comments, as each comment counts as an entry.
- Like Kosher on a Budget on Facebook – then leave a separate comment letting me know you have done so (will be verified)
- Like Bananagrams in Hebrew on Facebook – then leave a separate comment letting me know you have done so (will be verified)
- Follow KOAB on Twitter and tweet the following “I just entered to win Bananagrams in Hebrew from @KosheronaBudget, courtesy of @bananagramsHEB. Come join the fun! http://kosheronabudget.com/?p=19728” – then leave me a separate comment letting me know you have done so.
This giveaway will be open until Sunday, February 12th at 11:59 p.m. CST. The winners will be notified on Monday, February 13, 2012. You may enter this giveaway if you live in the United States, Canada or Israel (yay!!!).
Good luck!
Disclosure: I received a free copy of Hebrew Banagrams to facilitate my review. I was not otherwise compensated for my time. All opinions are my own.
We are big bananagram fans. We were actually turned onto it at a retreatish thing we went on a few years ago and, yes, it is addicting. I would love the get the Hebrew version for my son to sharpen his Hebrew skills with his dad (I am helpless when it comes to Hebrew).
I have “liked” KOAB’s FB page.
Liked Bananagrams in Hebrew on FB. And we like to play Uno, Munchkin, or Settlers of Catan. But really, I’d rather read aloud to my kids than play a game, so that’s our favorite Shabbas activity.
We like to play Bananagrams of course!
I already like you on FB 😉
I liked Hebrew banangrams
going to tweet now!
ooop, just read I must leave a separate comment,
so here is my “like” KOAB on FB
Favorite game is Risk
“like” Hebrew Bananagrams on FB
My tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/JessiLevy4/status/167063158706540544
I don’t know if I could say its my favorite game, but my kids always want to play “mitzvah matching game” with me 🙂
already like KOAB on FB
liked Hebrew Bananagrams on FB
Posted the comment on Twitter
Scrabble and Settlers of Catan!
Liked KOAB on Facebook
Liked Hebrew Bananagrams on Facebook.
I have a strict no tweeting policy at this time, so I am hoping to win with the first two options.
The Ungame 🙂
I like KOAB on FB.
rummikub!
I like KOAB on FB
connect four!!
We love playing “spot it” with all ages on shabbos! Held in a small round tin, its the type of game that is fun for all ages-from about 4-5yrs and up (though savti totally gets creamed by 5 yr old grandson!!)
Sleeping Queens, Sorry Revenge, 5 Crowns, 3 of a Crime, There’s a Moose in the House…we love card games!
thanks KOAB love your site and I wanna win those Bananagrams!!
I “Like” KOAB and Hebrew Bananagrams on FB! 🙂
i love the game ”who can be quiet the longest”
Scrabble, Blokus, Trivial pursuit.
When my kids were younger, I played a fierce game of Uno or Othello with them! Now I sleep.
Love KOAB on Facebook!
liked Hebrew Bananagrams on FB
Our favorite Shabbat game at the moment is “Qwirkle”. And I “liked” Hebrew Bananagrams on Facebook (and would love to play it).
Our favorite Shabbos game is Ticket to Ride. Love the competition, but hate playing with certain competitive people!
Liked Hebrew banangrams on my husband’s facebook account: Shaya Goldmeier
apples to apples, new favorite game 🙂
I have already liked KOAB
Liked Bananagrams in hebrew 🙂
i liked you and banana grams on fb 🙂 also tweeted it away…!
Just liked KOAB … luv the English version!
Settlers of Catan
“Liked” Bananagrams in Hebrew on Facebook
“Liked” Kosher on a Budget on Facebook
We like blokus.
Our favorites are Chutes and Ladders or a game called All Around Town. It is one we started playing for home school fun. No matter who he plays against, our 5 year old wins every time!
I like you on FB – and I am sharing this with my friends!
For those who already have the game, check out the special Tu B’Shvat way to play. https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBananagrams
And I liked Banangrams in Hebrew 🙂
Our favorite game is Race for the Galaxy. It’s a strategy card game.
I have previously liked KOAB on Facebook.
I like KOAB on Facebook.
Also, I like Hebrew Bananagrams on Facebook.