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2019
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Description
Blockbuster is a movie game for anyone who has seen a movie, and like all the best films it comes in two parts:
In the Movie Buzzer Battle, both teams are given a topic, such as "Movies with dogs". You start the 15-second timer, yell out a relevant movie, then whack the buzzer to reset the time. The other team is now in the hot seat and has to do the same. Whoever runs out of time hands the advantage to the other team, which takes control of the next round: Triple Charades Jeopardy.
In this round, teams have to guess the movie, while you act it, use one word, or quote from it. There is all sorts of strategy and stealing, too.
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Board Game Sanctuary Discussion at 5:36 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
none
Cons
- playing Team based games at an odd player number can feel a little bit off balance
- simply having that extra number that extra player that extra wealth of information brought to the game experience shifts the fairness of the game or skews it in a particular way
Thematic elements
- trivia game centered around who knows films the best
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Quotes (from this video)
- player count is really crucial for determining what sort of games get to hit the table
- the conflict has been split you can either go against one player and use the support of the third player or the other two players can kind of go against you that kind of split interaction means you're you feel less like the target essentially
- the fact that there is a different social Dynamic and a different level of strategy that you might engaging when you play a game at three plays
- playing Team based games at an odd player number can feel a little bit off balance
- the downside of that that is that you don't actually get to play I get to miss out I just kind of watch I get to ref the game
- the freedom to be able to own your own uh moves uh contribute to the discussion equally and to be able to contribute in your own way just makes those sorts of games far more fun when you do have an uneven number of players
- because you've got odd numbers there's always going to be at least one player who might disagree against the majority
- Betray often feels really left out feels very isolating
- when you introduce that third player or even fourth or fifth player all of a sudden everything becomes constricted the board becomes limited the choices become far more tense
- games feel vastly different sometimes depending on how many people are playing
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Rolling Dice & Taking Names News at 8:17 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Played the most this year
- Easy to get into for hobby and non-hobby gamers
- Thematic VHS case presentation
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- movies
Comparison games
- Monikers
- Time's Up
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Party Game — It's one of those things that you don't have to know every single movie as long as you can give the clues and everything.
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Quotes (from this video)
- I played Ragusa with Marty he taught me the game or rather he taught me some alternate universe version of the game
- there were so many rules mix-ups I didn't even know what was going on half the time
- I'm sorry I cannot in good conscience give out this award I'm gonna have to hang on to it
- This is one of those games that normally would have probably not been my game of the year if I would have played it
- it deserves my game of the year
- Raccoon Tycoon is from designer Glen drover from forbidden games and it is a market commodities game where you are trying to get the best prices for the commodities in the game
- Unbelievable oil paintings brought the game to life with with incredible anthropomorphic animals in Victorian dress
- it did give the game a cuddly fuzzy feel that I think makes the game a little bit more appealing to non-gamers as well as gamers
- Raccoon Tycoon that came out earlier this year and yet that was very much a contention for my my top game of the year
- it's just so well done
- 2019 was just a great year for games especially more of the the mid-level like euro type games
- we really dope into a lot of really really good two-player games in 2019
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Rolling Dice & Taking Names Discussion at 22:31 sentiment: neutral
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neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
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Mechanics unknown.
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- Since H of sigmar came out you've had a problem because there's a faction that you wanted to play that you struggled getting an army together.
- The Army's beast carburetors by the way if you're familiar with ages Sigma and this is an army with an extremely low model count on the table and extremely limited unit choice.
- So they have these four grand allegiances now order chaos death and destruction.
- The other faction is brand-new like these models let this beast of bones box is your first chance to get a hold of these models and what are they they are called the Aussie arc bone Reapers.
- Doug has gotten Kapow - white wizard gaming that means it's gonna be able to get a lot more distribution
- So in that same theme same mechanic but instead of cards that you're using dice so I think it's a great arrangement relationship between those two entities
- The model starting at the bottom will go all the way through the top and can be used all the way the big game it's really smart this model that Games Workshop has put together.
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Rolling Dice & Taking Names Discussion at 6:36 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Total blast if you're into movies
- Aesthetics are great, looks like a Blockbuster store
- Boxed in a VHS style case
- Fun for families who love movies
Cons
- Requires extensive movie knowledge
- Can be challenging under time pressure
- One player found it difficult because her wife didn't know movie names
Thematic elements
- Movies
Comparison games
- Family Feud
- America Says
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Charades/Acting Out — Players must act out movies.
- Hint Giving — Players give a one-word hint for a movie.
- Quote Recall — Players must give a quote from a movie.
- Set Collection — The goal is to collect one movie from each of six different genres.
- team play — Players split into teams to compete.
- timer — A timer is used to pressure players when guessing movie titles.
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Quotes (from this video)
- I'm in some cushy office space somewhere just saying yeah send this crew out they're out into the stormy ain't gonna fix that line over there I don't do that
- we had a headache because you're sitting there racking your brain what is the best clue that I can give to somebody
- this is basically a logic puzzle disguised as a detective themed game
- the whole concept of is multiple companies and their to the end of the game
- the funniest thing when you try to screw somebody else up and you laugh at somebody
- I have no points it was pathetic
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The Dice Tower Review at 5:59 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Movies, nostalgia for Blockbuster video stores
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Movie Naming — Players name movies that match specific criteria or categories.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- So, we're going to jump right into these here. I'm going to take a look at them and tell you what I think about them.
- This game is now 20 years old.
- It's not nearly as good as made by the people who made War of the Ring.
- This is my favorite because all the pieces move like rooks sort of and you're trying to take over other people's pieces and each one has a special power and I like the theming of it.
- Layers expansions bring it up to a nine. Layers is amazing.
- I think the base game is fine, but when you I mean it's it's very it's enjoyable, but when you add the expansion it's fantastic.
- Nothing here I think is amazing.
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10 Times 10 Discussion at 48:36 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Accessible, lighthearted fun for groups
Cons
- May not appeal to all players; less depth
Thematic elements
- pop culture and rapid-fire clueing
- Movie-themed party game
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Acting — Players act out or describe movie categories to help teammates guess
- party-game style prompts — Players act out or describe movie categories to help teammates guess
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- evil adjacent it's all good
- it's a pretty fast game
- you step into a coal shoot now you're in the basement hope you can find a way out
- revolving door... sometimes you own it alone sometimes your partner just stared at you
- we played a mouse cheese cat cucumber
- there's a lot of randomness and it's part of the fun
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Actualol Top List at 4:08 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fun for movie fans
- great with groups
Cons
- relies on broad pop-culture knowledge
Thematic elements
- movie knowledge and quick thinking
- movie-night style party
- lively and cinematic
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- multi-round clue modes — progress from open to restricted clues (one-word, quote, act out)
- team quiz with categories — name movies in a category against a timer
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Quotes (from this video)
- Sushi Roll is the best new family board game
- Overbooked is for players who like a puzzle to solve
- the mind is a one-of-a-kind experience
- Cat Lady is an adorable card game
- Blockbuster is a fun party game for movie fans
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Actualol Discussion at 27:21 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- the VHS case aesthetic is charming
- high-energy, easy to teach
- great for casual and party groups
Cons
- depends heavily on player movie knowledge
- may feel light for veteran gamers
Thematic elements
- movie trivia and rapid-fire guessing
- 80s movie rental culture
- head-to-head party dynamics under timer
Comparison games
- Monikers
- Monikers: Party Edition
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- categories and speed — cards with categories and quick rounds under pressure
- timed word/phrase guessing — players shout out or quote film-related clues to guide teammates
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a pro Chabal strategy game that feels very different to anything I've played
- the Berlin map on the other side is a great bonus
- it's a cooperative word building game where you can't see your own letters
- it's a murder deduction game
- it's very simple in terms of rules but it has twists
- I can't wait to play this one again properly when it comes out
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BoardGameBollocks Review at 0:14 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Fantastic production value and presentation (VHS-style packaging, car park board, stand, and sign).
- Head-to-head phase is exciting, fast-paced, and engaging due to buzzer timing.
- Gesture-based encouragement (miming) adds a fun social dynamic and team interaction.
- Mechanics allowing nicking/trading cards add strategic depth and interaction.
- Nostalgia factor enhances appeal for players with movie memories.
Cons
- Second round tends to be less exciting due to information scarcity and ambiguity on clues.
- The game can feel lengthy for what it is; the second phase can drag and the pacing drops.
- Replayability is limited as the deck burns through quickly and content may feel repetitive.
- Some players may experience blank looks or frustration when cards don’t yield enough clues.
- Overall content depth is light; expansion or additional decks could improve longevity.
Thematic elements
- Movie-themed party game with acting and guessing
- Home game night / party setting
- Competitive team play with rapid-fire categories and card parking mechanics
Comparison games
- Geek Out
- Time's Up
- Monikers
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card constraints (one-word, quota, actors) — Cards impose constraints (one-word answers, quotas, actors) to shape guessing clues.
- Card stealing and trading — Players can steal cards via round outcomes or trade three of a color/genre to steal an opponent's card, creating strategic depth.
- Category-driven clues in head-to-head — Categories (e.g., snow, bears, etc.) drive the film choices and clueing style.
- Head-to-head rapid-fire naming — Teams take turns naming films that fit a given category within a 15-second window, with a buzzer signaling the switch.
- Movie round car park setup — In the movie round, players place cards on a car park board, with different genres/colors guiding clue assembly.
- Two-phase timer structure — Two quick rounds with timers: a head-to-head phase followed by the movie-guessing phase, including a final 30-second buzzer for guessing.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The presentation is fantastic
- The head-to-head portion the game is actually really exciting
- It's quick-fire
- You can nick other players' cards
- The first portion is definitely stronger than the second portion
- Three out of five
- for the price you can't go wrong
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Actualol Discussion at 1:07:45 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- thematic and energetic
- great for groups
Cons
- dependent on group knowledge of films
- some players may struggle with pop culture references
Thematic elements
- cinema/films
- movie-guessing party game
- fast-paced, pop-culture flavored
Comparison games
- Monikers
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- charades-style clues — players give clues or quotes to evoke movie titles
- team-based competition — teams race to guess as many movies as possible
- Teams — teams race to guess as many movies as possible
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- we're doing a fundraiser to raise money for Black Lives Matter
- we support the protesters that are fighting for racial equality and justice
- we've put together this fundraiser so tonight all the donations will go to Black Lives Matter
- we'd appreciate you to donate
- look out Eric Lang on Twitter; he talks about his experiences suffering racism
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