What are The Shenanigames?

📜 The extended, dramatic, lore-accurate version (better)

✨ The short, lame, but actually somewhat understandable version (worse)
The Shenanigames is a tournament where teams of two partake in a plethora of ridiculous, rowdy, reputation-ruining games. Only one duo is crowned the champions and may etch their name into the coveted Golden Bugle 🎺

This year, brace yourself for the battle of a lifetime (the bar is low), with 50 teams of two (100 contestants) competing for glorious victory. You can compete as a contestant in the tournament, or join as a peasant and simply enjoy the festivities.

👉 Check out our Instagram for more footage and preparations for the grand day @theshenanigames 👈

Feast your eyes upon the 2025 aftermovie 👀 🎬

🎪The  Day

🎺 What does the The Day (aka The Glorious Day) involve?
While the games tournament is the main event, The Day is as mesmerising and memorable for contestants and peasants alike. Think of it as a shamelessly-historically-incorrect-medieval-themed event with all your best homies (and newly aquired archnemeses) in full costume and mayhem going on all around you.

Expect giant inflatables, idiotic improv shows, mini-games, side quests, wandering bards playing melodies, plenty of prizes, a beach bar, and generally a sick (not in the plaguey way - although we do take our theme seriously 🏰) time - so you don’t need to be competing in the tournament to get involved in the action.

📍 Where and when is this happening?
This year we’re delighted to once again partner with the beautiful Strandbad Plötzensee, renting a private field for the glorious day on August 29th 2026. We’re talking:

• 3000 m² of dedicated Shenanigames arena ⛳
• Central location in Berlin - on the Ringbahn📍
• Bar & restaurants - to keep thy spirits full 🍻🍕
• Beach within 50 meters - to keep thy pantaloons moist 🏖️

🙋 How can I join in? Do I need to compete?
Find a teammate and purchase a Team Ticket to compete in the games.
Purchase a Peasant Pass to join for the day without competing in the games.

💸 What are you doing with my shillings?
All proceeds go towards the games, decor, venue, prizes, and many more surprises we have up our sleeves. We funnel each and every penny into making the event as magnificent as can be.

➸ This event is not-for-profit 🚫💰

🏆 The Tournament

🏁 How is the tournament formatted?
This year’s tournament begins, as tradition commands, with a grand-opening game where all teams can score some early points.

Next comes the carnival section of the day, where 5 game stations run simultaneously. Teams can move between stations in their own time, playing for points that determine whether they make it to the grand finale.

The top 20 teams from the carnival progress into the grand finale, whittling down contestants until only one team remains victorious.

💬 How do I enter the tournament?
Find your most-noble companion and purchase a team ticket together. This year individual tickets will not be issued, you must purchase as a team of two.

💬 What if I don’t find a teammate, or my teammate drops out?
Ask your amigos, beg your besties, bribe your babysitter - do whatever it takes to find a foolish enough friend to compete with.

💬 What if I still don’t have a teammate?
Send us a royal inquiry, if we have caught wind of any other lone-soldiers we will put you both in touch. Worst case, join as a peasant, spectate, and take-out your jealousy on other teams in the form of a crudely written sign.

📢 The  Schedule

🕘 How is the day structured?
Great question - see below for the official timetable. Contestants should heed the schedule for their own enjoyment, while peasants can come and go as they please.

🎭 The Costumes

We highly encourage/mildly oblige everyone to come in costume (can be absolutely anything - see below for last year's Best Dressed) as it elevates the absurdity to unparalleled heights.

While the games, lore, and our costumes as hosts are loosely medival themed, we like to keep the options as open as possible for everyone else, so please let loose (we've had classic costumes such as Alfredo Linguini with rat Remy stacked on his shoulders in a enormous homemade chef hat with a little window to poke his little rat head out [how does one explain this well], a human tennis ball & Roger Federer, and a couple of grannies with loose hips and even looser morals).

Take a pleasant peek at last year's glorious garms 🎬👯

For tournament teams, duo costumes are encouraged. For peasants, come in a solo costume, or band together with a group of other peasants for a group costume. The wilder the better.  There will of course be prizes for Best Dressed Tournament Team and Best Dressed Peasant, so ready thy needles and get sewing.

🥇 The Prizes

While the true prize is of course a day of joyous laughter (right?), we also accommodate for the gold-mongering, medal-hoarding, trophy-wrangling, gluttonous goons with some prizes.

- 1st Place in the Tournament
- 2nd Place in the Tournament
- Best Dressed Tournament Team
- Best Dressed Peasant (one person)
- Best Dressed Gamemaster (one person)

Subjective prizes are short-listed by the hosts - then awarded according to crowd cheer.

🕊️ Other Fun Stuff

🎥 Will I be on camera?
Yes - we will have a dedicated crew (of one) to capture the carnage, both for promotion on our socials as well as to ensure every shameful moment will live on for eternity.

🥺 What if I can't attend at all?
Join our mailing list at www.theshenanigames.com— we plan to host many more events in the future so keep your eyes and ears peeled.

❗What if I can't attend and I've bought a ticket?
For Tournament Tickets please let us know ASAP. Anytime before Aug 1st we'll issue a refund, no questions asked but after that we will try our best to fill your spot. We just don't want people holding tickets if they're unsure, limiting other keen warriors from joining ❤️‍🔥

🙋🏻‍♀️ More Questions?
Peruse our FAQs on our website www.theshenanigames.com or dispatch a missive to us at theshenanigames@gmail.com. Follow our escapades on Instagram: @theshenanigames.

God speed and good fortune.