Movie Plotz: Behind the Scenes
- 2–12 players
- 15 min
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,549
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Movie Plotz
2014
Rules assistance for Movie Plotz
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–12 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Movie Plotz
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Movie Plotz is a board game released in 2014 for 2–12 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alex Strang and its main mechanics are Storytelling.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 10.0
Movie Plotz: Bonus Features
- 2–12 players
- 15 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – Add a main character's COWORKER to the story
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – Add a SUPERNATURAL ELEMENT to the movie
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – Add a TALKING ANIMAL to the movie
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – Add some AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION to the movie experience
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – ELIMINATE a character in a creative way
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – Give a character a WEAPON
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – Have one of the characters commit a CRIME
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – Introduce a SPORT into the story
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – Make the movie WORSE
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – REARRANGE the order of the scenes
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – Replace a CHARACTER'S HANDS with inanimate objects
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
Movie Plotz: Cult Films – Turn it up to 11
- 2–12 players
- 20 min
- 2016
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About the game
Movie Plotz is a wild game that allows your group to create hilarious fake movie storylines, then pitch them out loud for maximum laughs. Movie Plotz was designed as a very effective team building event that has evolved into a crazy party game where everyone contributes to the fun. Players begin with a simple plot (a simple sentence) then draw cards to modify the movie concept. With each draw, players get to redo the pitch and make it even more exciting. In the end, the final plot will be a guaranteed hit! The game lasts for approximately 15 minutes, until all cards have been played. Depending on the rules variation that you choose to play, the player with the most points will win.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Button Shy
- Cybergecko
Questions and answers
Movie Plotz supports 2–12 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 Movie Plotz 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 Movie Plotz 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.
Movie Plotz 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.
Movie Plotz belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Storytelling. 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 Movie Plotz are: Alex Strang. 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 Movie Plotz 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.