Shenanigans

Released: Jun 7, 2023
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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 20:46 GMT

Updates & announcements

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11 Dec 2025Developer post
Making Shenanigans Free for Everyone
Hey there! I’m planning to make Shenanigans free on Steam for everyone early 2026. One of the main reasons for this step is that the Friend’s Pass and invite code system has not been working as reliably as I would have liked. Since I’m not actively developing updates anymore, lea
20 Sep 2023Developer post
Changelog 1.2.8 - Online Lobbies & Upcoming Friend's Pass
Online Lobbies This update introduces a new feature providing support for global lobbies. You'll now be able to create and browse lobbies anyone can join, no matter which version of the game they own (e.g. the Friend's Pass, see below). These lobbies can either be private (i.e. i
28 Jul 2023Developer post
Changelog 1.1.0 - Singleplayer & NPCs
Added a button to the main menu to create singleplayer games with 0 to 7 NPCs (1-8 total players). Playing without NPCs might result in unexpected/missing behavior for cards that interact with opponents. — e.g. stealing coins from or giving dice to an opponent won't do anything.
Added a button to the main menu to create singleplayer games with 0 to 7 NPCs (1-8 total players).

Playing without NPCs might result in unexpected/missing behavior for cards that interact with opponents. — e.g. stealing coins from or giving dice to an opponent won't do anything.
Added options in the lobby settings to change the behavior of NPCs.

How often should NPCs play cards, if possible?
Should NPCs primarily play cards favorable or unfavorable for themselves?
Should NPCs always target the first, last or a random player when selecting opponents?
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07 Jun 2023Developer post
Shenanigans: Full Release
We are happy to announce that Shenanigans is now feature-complete and no longer in Early Access! New Content With the full release of Shenanigans, we added a bunch of new cards for even more chaos and customizability! Event Cards "I Bet on Winning" - Triggers an action, when a je
We are happy to announce that Shenanigans is now feature-complete and no longer in Early Access!
New Content
With the full release of Shenanigans, we added a bunch of new cards for even more chaos and customizability!
Event Cards

"I Bet on Winning" - Triggers an action, when a jester adds a rule
"A Give-and-Take" - Triggers an action, when a jester removes a rule
"You've Changed" - Triggers an action, when a jester changes a rule
"King of the Hill" - Triggers an action, when a jesters' placement improves
"It’s All Downhill from Here" - Triggers an action, when a jester's placement reduces
Shenanigans Cards

"Welcome to the Exchange" - Switch all your coins with another jester
"Gonna Get a Head Start" - Switch all your dice with another jester
"See It as an Opportunity" - Switch all your cards with another jester
"Another Round" - Throw your dice and move the resulting amount of spaces
"Where… Where Am I?" - Shuffle all jester's positions randomly
Action Cards

"Switcheroo" - Switch places with an opponent
What's next?
Shenanigans will continue to be updated for bug fixes, improvements and new content like cards cards, boards and accessories. However, the interval between updates might take longer than during the Early Access Phase as Benevoland will also focus on exploring new ideas in the world of game development in the future. Stay tuned!
- The Shenanigans Team
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08 May 2023Developer post
Changelog 0.18.1
Improvements Streamlined flow of the game preset and card editors Adjusted label of "import card deck" button Bug Fixes Fixed title for "locked rule" toggle control
Improvements

Streamlined flow of the game preset and card editors
Adjusted label of "import card deck" button
Bug Fixes

Fixed title for "locked rule" toggle control
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02 Apr 2023Developer post
Changelog 0.18.0 - NPC Improvements
NPCs are smarter now They are more likely to perform actions beneficial for themselves or non-beneficial for others. They are less likely to perform actions non-beneficial for themselves. Improved top-down camera While holding the middle or right mouse button, you can now drag th
NPCs are smarter now

They are more likely to perform actions beneficial for themselves or non-beneficial for others.
They are less likely to perform actions non-beneficial for themselves.
Improved top-down camera

While holding the middle or right mouse button, you can now drag the camera around.
Miscellaneous

Fixed typo in title of "Divine Intervention" card
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17 Mar 2023Developer post
Changelog 0.17.2 - New Cards & Game Preset Overhaul
Game Preset Overhaul The editor for game presets has been revamped! Customize and create new cards, adjust their costs, titles and descriptions Fully customize the rarity of cards and card types Copy existing card packs and create custom ones for easy access and management Modify
Game Preset Overhaul

The editor for game presets has been revamped!
Customize and create new cards, adjust their costs, titles and descriptions
Fully customize the rarity of cards and card types
Copy existing card packs and create custom ones for easy access and management
Modify initial game rules
Define default values for game length, action points per turn and board events
New Cards

"Divine Intervention" (3 AP) -- Add a random rule to the game
"Future Me is Gonna Love Me" (X AP) -- Transfer X AP from this turn to your next turn
"That's a Problem for Future Me" (0 AP) -- Transfer X AP from your next turn(s) to this turn
Other Changes

When cards are merged to new rules or existing rules are being changed, the new rules will now be shown for a slightly longer period of time.
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08 Mar 2023Developer post
Changelog 0.16.1
Fixed window sizing issue when exiting settings menu The lobby host settings menu has been redesigned - Added setting to disable board events - Added settings to disable and/or customize inactivity timeouts - Added settings to customize initial and maximum number of hand cards -
Fixed window sizing issue when exiting settings menu
The lobby host settings menu has been redesigned - Added setting to disable board events - Added settings to disable and/or customize inactivity timeouts - Added settings to customize initial and maximum number of hand cards - Added settings to customize initial and maximum number of coins - Added settings to customize initial, minimum and maximum number of dice - Added settings to customize action points available per turn
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05 Mar 2023Developer post
Changelog 0.15.15
Fixed button scaling issues for high resolutions Fixed rules in "NoLimit" game preset not working Renamed "Triggered" rule modifier in German and English The settings menu has been redesigned Improved resolution and refresh rate selector Added separate volume slider for backgroun
Fixed button scaling issues for high resolutions
Fixed rules in "NoLimit" game preset not working
Renamed "Triggered" rule modifier in German and English
The settings menu has been redesigned
Improved resolution and refresh rate selector
Added separate volume slider for background music
Added separate volume slider for sound effects
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01 Mar 2023Developer post
Changelog 0.15.6
- Fixed pictogram and description for event "when passing a player" - Added ingame button to enter pause/settings menu - Added button in main menu to navigate to development roadmap - Improved multiplayer compatibility validation (matching versions) - Improved main menu controlle
10 Feb 2023Developer post
Early Access Release: February 24, 2023
We are very happy to announce that after almost 1.5 years in development, Shenanigans will launch into Early Access on February 24, 2023 as scheduled! Prepare for pure confusion and chaos, set up divorce and friendship termination forms, and pray that the RNG God will be merciful

Shenanigans

Updates & announcements

Making Shenanigans Free for Everyone

Changelog 1.2.8 - Online Lobbies & Upcoming Friend's Pass

Online Lobbies

Upcoming Friend's Pass

Changelog 1.1.0 - Singleplayer & NPCs

Shenanigans: Full Release

New Content

What's next?

Changelog 0.18.1

Improvements

Bug Fixes

Changelog 0.18.0 - NPC Improvements

NPCs are smarter now

Improved top-down camera

Miscellaneous

Changelog 0.17.2 - New Cards & Game Preset Overhaul

Game Preset Overhaul

New Cards

Other Changes

Changelog 0.16.1

Changelog 0.15.15

Changelog 0.15.6

Early Access Release: February 24, 2023

Why Early Access?

What's next?

Let the games begin