
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,785
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Fortunes of Scoundrel Bay
- 1–4 players
- 75–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2025

2025
Rules assistance for Movie Tricks
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Movie Tricks is a board game released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Eilif Svensson, Åsmund Svensson, and Vegard Eliassen Stillerud and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Trick-taking, and Multi-Use Cards.
Movie Tricks is a unique trick-taking game: Play cards to determine turn order. In turn order, grab cards from the market. All played cards form the market for the next round. At the end of the game, score points in different categories, like Best Movie, CGI, Props, Roles, and Soundtrack. If you do not win, you may at least brag about the coolest title! —description from the designer
Movie Tricks supports 2–5 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 Tricks is 20–30 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 Tricks for ages 10 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 Tricks 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.
Movie Tricks belongs to these categories: Card Game and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Trick-taking, and Multi-Use Cards. 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 Tricks are: Eilif Svensson, Åsmund Svensson, and Vegard Eliassen Stillerud. 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 Tricks 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.