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- 20–35 min
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- 2015
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Cineplexity
2007
Rules assistance for Cineplexity
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- 4–10 players
- 20 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for Cineplexity
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Cineplexity is a board game released in 2007 for 4–10 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by JonMichael Rasmus, John Sams, and Sean Weitner.
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About the game
Out of the Box calls it "The Game Where Movie Fans Connect!" "Can you name a film taking place over the holidays AND features a character in a uniform? Then Cineplexity may be the movie game for you!" Players try to be the first to name a movie that meets the criteria on two different Cineplexity cards. Each of the 315 cards has a description from one of nine categories: Actors, Characters, Critiques, Genre, Production, Props, Scenes, Setting and Theme. Two cards are shown at a time. Who will be the first to think of a movie set In the Future that Contains Foreshadowing? If you come up with a name that players agree satisfies both cards, you win the oldest of the two cards, and a new card is added. So now the challenge might be to find a title that Contains Foreshadowing and has a Dance Sequence. And so on. If everyone is stumped you add a third card, and they must find a title that satisfies two of the three cards. Six to ten points (cards) are needed to win, depending on the number of players.
Publishers
- Out of the Box Publishing
Questions and answers
Cineplexity supports 4–10 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 Cineplexity is 20 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 Cineplexity for ages 12 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.
Cineplexity has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Cineplexity belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Party Game, and Real-time. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Cineplexity and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Cineplexity are: JonMichael Rasmus, John Sams, and Sean Weitner. 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 Cineplexity 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.