Bananagrams® Inc. the creators of the hit word tile game Bananagrams®, today announces the UK release on 15 December 2011 of Hebrew Bananagrams, translating the fast, fun and witty word play just in time for Chanukah, Kislev, 5772. Hebrew Bananagrams launched in Israel in summer 2011 to much praise and fanfare from Anglo-Israelis who know and love the game, along with the Bananagrams’ uninitiated.

Named Toy Fair 2009’s “Game of the Year”, Bananagrams is a fast and fun anagram game that drives players bananas! Requiring no pencil, paper or board, Bananagrams comes in a small portable banana-shaped pouch and is perfect for kids age seven to 107 at home or on the go. Created by the word game-obsessed Nathanson family of three generations, ranging in age from seven to 75 years old, Bananagrams is a labour of love that that has quickly become an international phenomenon.

“We are beyond thrilled to release Hebrew Bananagrams,” said Rena Nathanson, CEO aka “Top Banana,” Bananagrams, Inc. “Bananagrams is already bigger than our wildest dreams with more than five million of these little yellow pouches floating around the world, and this new edition opens up the fun to a whole new audience.

“We’re particularly excited for Hebrew Bananagrams because we continuously receive feedback from our fans that Bananagrams is a wonderful Shabbat – or anytime – activity for the whole family, and now we can offer that same unique inter-generational experience to Hebrew speakers around the globe!”

Hebrew Bananagrams can be played on various levels, making it a fun experience to those with only basic Hebrew knowledge, and very challenging for the more advanced player. An educational package will be available with the goal of integrating the game into the classroom.