
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,787
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Cranium WOW
- 4–99 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2007

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Mad About Movies! is a board game released in 1997 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Cherise Lambert and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
Mad About Movies! is a roll and move trivia game with a Hollywood movie theme. Players answer questions in five categories as they move around the game board, attempting to collect four film frames tokens and then return to the start position. The game has questions in the following categories: Directors, Who's Who, Quotes, In the Movies, and Reel Knowledge. Answering a "Directors" question gives a player a special card which will allow him to either jump directly to one of the film frame squares or get a second chance to answer a question during one of his turns. Mad About Movies! covers a wide range of movie trivia including films from the late 90s when it was published. Many questions provide optional multiple-choice answers to allow people with different levels of knowledge to play. The game is played with 2-4 players or teams, with a recommended minimum age of 12 years. Mad About Movies! contains a game board, die, four player tokens, sixteen film frame markers, a box of cards containing over 1500 questions from more than 700 movies, and a Directors card divider.
Mad About Movies! supports 2–4 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 Mad About Movies! is 45 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 Mad About Movies! 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.
Mad About Movies! has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Mad About Movies! belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Mad About Movies! are: Cherise Lambert. 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 Mad About 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.