# I am a banana

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #12705
- **Players**: 4-8 (Best with: 6, 7)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Antonin Boccara, Yves Hirschfeld
- **Artists**: Mathieu Clauss, Yves Hirschfeld
- **Publishers**: Le Droit de Perdre, Blue Orange (EU), Grok Games, Hobby World, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Trefl
- **Categories**: Party Game

## Verdict
Perfect for parties and large groups who love charades and aren't afraid to look silly.Extremely simple and fast rulesGuarantees immediate laughterGreat icebreaker for guestsFrenetic time-based dynamicHighly dependent on group energyCan get very noisyFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for total chaos in the asylum! In 'I am a banana', sanity is the first thing to go. The dynamic is simple yet hilarious: one player takes on the role of the Doctor, while everyone else plays as the 'special' patients who have completely lost track of who they are. The goal for the crazies is to work as a team to figure out what 'pathology' (meaning, which bizarre object or animal) each teammate believes they are, using only gestures and mime. But it's not that easy, because the Doctor is watching everything!

While the patients try to communicate through wild gestures, the Doctor tries to unmask them. He holds numbered cards from 1 to 7, and if he can guess who is who before time runs out, he 'burns' the patient and scores points solo. It's a race against the clock: you have only 90 seconds to decipher your teammates' madness before the Doctor restores order to the ward.

The game is pure energy and laughter, perfect for breaking the ice at parties or gathering friends for frantic miming sessions. There's nothing complex here; the focus is on social interaction and improvisational skills. If you love watching your friends try to imitate absurd things while someone desperately tries to guess to win the match, this game is the right choice. It's fast, dynamic, and ensures that no one stays still. The tension between the cooperation of the crazies and the Doctor's vigilance creates that 'we're all lost, but we're having fun' vibe, which is the essence of a great party game.

## FAQ
### Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are super simple, and you can start playing in a few minutes.

### How many people can play?
The game accommodates 4 to 8 players, making it ideal for larger groups.

### How long does a game last?
It's very fast! Each round lasts about 20 minutes.

### Do I need any prior knowledge?
Nope, just a willingness to do funny mimes and laugh at your friends.

### Is it suitable for children?
Yes, as long as they enjoy charades and social interaction, it's very accessible.

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