- BGG rank
- BGG #17,602
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Apropos of Board Games
- 1–8 players
- 5 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #18,654
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Apropos of Movies
2023
Rules assistance for Apropos of Movies
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–8 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Apropos of Movies
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Apropos of Movies is a board game released in 2023 for 1–8 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Peter C. Hayward and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Think you’re an expert in movies? Work together to find titles that match an ever-growing list of restrictions and find out if you really know as much as you think! Apropos of Movies will not only give you a challenge to test your movie knowledge, but can also lead to watching a movie! Over the course of 5 rounds, you’ll increasingly narrow down the possibilities as you name movies that have certain traits but not others, adding a new word (such as Explosions) each round. As a bonus, you can all watch the last movie chosen regardless of whether you make it to the end or not - at the very least, you’ll have narrowed it down to 1-5 movies to go binge-watch on the cold, winter days that are looming right around the corner.
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Questions and answers
Apropos of Movies supports 1–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Apropos of Movies is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Apropos of Movies for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Apropos of Movies has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Apropos of Movies belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Apropos of Movies are: Peter C. Hayward. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Apropos of Movies as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.