
The Cast List
A board game by Michael Grothe, Alex Kessler, Erich Weidetz, Benjamin Bateman
2-99 2-99
25-30 minutes Unknown
Team-Based Game
Deduction, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Puzzle
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Friends and Communities with The Cast List
Description
Picture this: a room full of friends, a big screen of movie trivia, and a race against the clock to nail down the perfect cast. That’s “The Cast List,” the party‑perfect, team‑based deduction game that lets you feel like a Hollywood casting director in just 25‑30 minutes. Whether you’ve got a duo of movie buffs or a bustling crowd of 99 eager players, the game scales like a blockbuster, pulling everyone into the fun without any need for a rulebook marathon. The designers—Michael Grothe, Alex Kessler, Erich Weidetz, and Benjamin Bateman—kept the mechanics so simple you can get started faster than you can say “Lights, camera, action!” Each round you’ll be handed cryptic clues, puzzling snippets, and a handful of names that could belong to any number of films, TV shows, or radio dramas. Your team must piece together the hints, argue over the possibilities, and finally lock in the exact cast list before the timer runs out. The rush of “Did we get it right?” mixed with the laughs over wild guesses makes every game feel like a fresh premiere. If you love deduction, love movies, and love a good puzzle that doesn’t take forever to explain, “The Cast List” is the perfect fit. Grab a crew, roll the dice, and see who can assemble the ultimate ensemble before the curtain falls.
