- BGG rating
- 7.0
Pitchstorm: Awards Season
- 3–12 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,144
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Pitchstorm
2018
Rules assistance for Pitchstorm
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–12 players
- 15–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Pitchstorm
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Pitchstorm is a board game released in 2018 for 3–12 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ben Kepner and its main mechanics are Storytelling and Team-Based Game.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Pitchstorm: Creature Feature
- 3–12 players
- 15 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Pitchstorm: Date Night
- 3–12 players
- 15 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Pitchstorm: NC-17
- 3–12 players
- 15 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Pitchstorm: So Bad It's Good
- 3–12 players
- 15 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Pitchstorm: Animation
- 3–12 players
- 15–30 min
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Pitchstorm: Superhero
- 3–12 players
- 15–60 min
- 2019
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About the game
Pitchstorm is a party card game that puts players in the position of unprepared writers pitching movie ideas to the world's worst executives. During each round, one player acts as the executive, and everyone else attempts to pitch them movie ideas based on a character card and a plot card. At some point during each pitch, though, the executive may add a note card to the pitch and force the writer to add some really terrible new elements to their movie. At the end of the pitches, the executive chooses which movie they liked the best, with that person scoring a point, then the game continues from there. In groups of 6-12, players split into teams of two and must work with a partner to pitch their movie. This also means that there are two executives, and each of them gets to play a note card onto the pitch, leading to some pretty ridiculous movies.
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Designers
Publishers
- Skybound Tabletop
Questions and answers
Pitchstorm supports 3–12 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 Pitchstorm is 15–60 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 Pitchstorm for ages 14 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.
Pitchstorm has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Pitchstorm belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Storytelling and Team-Based 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 Pitchstorm are: Ben Kepner. 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 Pitchstorm 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.