Ship of Fools: The Film of the Game

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

'Battleship' is currently on realease - based ultimately on something we used to play with pencil and paper when we were children. Clearly this is a seam to mine.

Suggestions for other games which could be blockbusterized, complete with tag line. To begin, I give you -

Poohsticks

They went under the bridge - but will they ever come out?

Posted by comet (# 10353) on :

Rock, Paper, Scissors

nothing is sacred in this well-matched three-way battle for supremacy: who will come out on top?

Posted by Bean Sidhe (# 11823) on :

Backgammon

Each on their own journey, they long desperately for home. When their paths cross, whose dream will be blotted out?

Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on :

Pontoon

Who will lose everything at the bank?

Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :

Tag

Billy is "it" - and he's coming after YOU!!!

Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :

Noughts and Crosses

Three strikes and you're dead.

Posted by Niminypiminy (# 15489) on :

What's the time Mr Wolf?

It's dinner time!

Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

Monopoly

There can only be one winner

Posted by Niminypiminy (# 15489) on :

Hide and Seek

You can hide, but you can't run...

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

Chutes and Ladders

A world where the moment you think you are gaining...

Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :

Risk
World War Zero. In twelve hours.

Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

Scrabble

In the beginning was the word, and the word was 'Xylocarps'

Posted by Fidei Defensor (# 17105) on :

Postman's Knock

Hope that she's got your number .....

Posted by kankucho (# 14318) on :

Guess Who?

If your face doesn't fit - you're going down!

Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on :

Chequers

Jump high enough and often enough and you too can be king!

Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

Simon says

Obey...or else

Posted by Og, King of Bashan (# 9562) on :

Hungry Hungry Hippos
When the marbles run out, where will they turn?

(I will remind you that the greatest movie of all time was based on a board game, so don't knock the concept.)

Posted by Fidei Defensor (# 17105) on :

Murder in the Dark

Who will you be when the lights go out?

Posted by Ann (# 94) on :

Tiddlywinks

How much pressure does it take ... before you fly?

Posted by kankucho (# 14318) on :

I'm The Boss

Be well paid ... Be very well paid!

Posted by QLib (# 43) on :

Sardines
They're coming to find you! And when they get to you...

Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

Ring-a-ring-a-roses

You can't stop falling

Posted by jbohn (# 8753) on :

Bowls (released as Bocce in the US)

In a world of green lawns and sunshine, two teams enter the arena- but only one will leave victorious.

Posted by Niminypiminy (# 15489) on :

Musical Chairs

Only one person will be left standing...

Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :

British Bulldog

A WWII film, about the role of Winston Churchill

Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

The Farmer Wants a Wife

And it doesn't stop there...

Posted by Dafyd (# 5549) on :

Downfall

The marbles must be stopped! Yes, stopped! You are all incompetents! I am surrounded by incompetents!

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

Chinese Checkers

Just try to cross that frontier!

Posted by East Price Road (# 13846) on :

Salt, Mustard, Vinegar, Pepper

Grapple with the condiments of modern existence.

Posted by MiceElf (# 4389) on :

Mahjong

Move over Mah Baker, she's coming to get you.

Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on :

Draughts

Look out! They're gonna blow you away!

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

Patience

It's not your Jane Austen chick-flick anymore.

Posted by MiceElf (# 4389) on :

Blind Man's Bluff

Film about the life and times of David Blunkett.

Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on :

quote:
Originally posted by MiceElf:
Blind Man's Bluff

Film about the life and times of David Blunkett.

<Tangent>

Yes, I read that as 'Blind Man's Buff' which would have to be about certain aspects of his life and times.

</Tangent>

Posted by piglet (# 11803) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Lyda*Rose:
Patience

It's not your Jane Austen chick-flick anymore.

Screenplay and original soundtrack by W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan.

Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

Whist

It's the Last Trump

Posted by MiceElf (# 4389) on :

Mr Potato Head

A dark film about the horrors to be found eating G.M. foods.

Posted by Fidei Defensor (# 17105) on :

Pass the parcel

Pray that the music doesn't stop with you ....

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

quote:
Originally posted by piglet:

quote:
Originally posted by Lyda*Rose:
Patience

It's not your Jane Austen chick-flick anymore.
Screenplay and original soundtrack by W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan.

Yep, I'd forgotten ol' G&S.

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

Pin the Tail on the Donkey

A documentary plumbing the depths of cruelty to animals. [Frown]

Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :

Snap

Every player has half the pack, but as they deal out, where will the match hit? And when it does, who will spot it quickest?

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

Old Maid

A brave woman standing up to oppression on the fringe of Victorian society. She brings down the mighty with her presence alone.

Posted by churchgeek (# 5557) on :

Mancala

The mad power grab had them running in circles.

Posted by Fidei Defensor (# 17105) on :

Doctors and Nurses

They began by lobotomising their Barbies. Then they asked the boy next door to play.

Posted by Banner Lady (# 10505) on :

Hopscotch

And you thought HOME was safe...

Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :

Ludo

When you think you are nearly home, then you are most vulnerable.

Posted by Ann (# 94) on :

Squeak, Piggy, Squeak

Get the squealer before they get you!

Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :

Cricket

Everyone is in position, but can they catch him out? (4h25 with interval)

Posted by Full of Chips (# 13669) on :

Conkers

You'd have to be nuts to take part in this kill-or-be-killed fight to the finish. Builds to a knuckle-breaking climax.

Posted by Dafyd (# 5549) on :

Connect 4

For Truth. For Justice. For Adventure. For Connecting People.

Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :

CURLING

Brooms, Rocks, A Target. Victory or Defeat!

Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :

Hide and Seek

They're coming for you

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

Jacks

"Innocent" children seed their environment with caltrops, laming their barefoot moms into submission.

Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :

Monopoly
Coming to a street near you....

Posted by Ann (# 94) on :

Happy Families

Find the baker's son before he finds you!

Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :

BRIDGE

Victory, if you play Your cards right!

Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :

Mafia
Lies. Deceit. Death.
Who won't be waking up?

(Then again, some of the games we've played on the Ship might be almost screen-worthy)

Posted by Poptart22 (# 17096) on :

War

What is it good for? Absolutely nothing but a card game.

Posted by LeRoc (# 3216) on :

quote:
AristonAstuanax: (Then again, some of the games we've played on the Ship might be almost screen-worthy)

This of course brings me to:

Mornington Crescent

Our hero goes at a sissling ride through the London Underground, trying to outwit his enemies.

(Although we'd better not use the readapted rules of 1963, or the film might get an R rating.)

Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :

Blockbusters
God help you when you need a 'P'....

The Worst Case Scenario
Just when you thought it was safe to leave your living room....

Posted by Niminypiminy (# 15489) on :

Musical Statues

Be still. Be very still.

Posted by kankucho (# 14318) on :

Twister

Assume the position.

Posted by Schroedinger's cat (# 64) on :

Blackjack

Twist or Stick?

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

Jeopardy!

Feeling lucky, punk? Make it a true daily double.

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