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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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Rolling Dice & Taking Names Discussion at 22:31 sentiment: neutral
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neutral
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none
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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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neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Movies, nostalgia for Blockbuster video stores
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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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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 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
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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.
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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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