# Moving Pictures ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2021 - **BGG Rating**: 6.6 - **BGG Rank**: #8925 - **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 20 min - **Weight**: 1.33 / 5 - **Designers**: Chris Klimowski - **Artists**: Giulia Campobello - **Publishers**: Button Shy, Frosted Games, Matagot - **Categories**: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Number, Print & Play - **Mechanics**: Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Ordering, Score-and-Reset Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Sudden Death Ending ## Verdict For those who enjoy a communication and reasoning challenge as a duo, Moving Pictures is a sure bet! It's fast, tense, and super thematic.Unique communication challengeFast and intense gamesTheme very well appliedGreat for couplesRequires fine tuningLittle room for errorCan be frustrating at timesRECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready to be the quietest storyboard editor in Hollywood with 'Moving Pictures'! In this super-fast cooperative game (20 minutes to play!), you and a friend take on the mission of organizing movie scenes that are in total chaos. Think silent film, but with cards: the numbered scenes need to go in the right order on the timeline, and the budget is running out! The catch? You can't talk or give each other hints. It's about watching your partner's game, trying to guess their move, and hoping it works out. Each card played has an effect that can mess things up or, perhaps, give you a chance to communicate. The game is divided into 3 acts, and with each act, the timeline grows, making everything harder. If the order goes wrong, you have 2 'deleted scenes' to use, like a wild card to hide a misplaced card. But be careful, these scenes don't refresh! Made two mistakes? Game over, the credits roll, and you lose. Perfect for those who enjoy a communication and quick-thinking challenge, with a silent film vibe and lots of hoping for the best. ## FAQ ### How many players can play Moving Pictures? Moving Pictures is a 2-player game, ideal for playing as a duo. ### How long does a game session last? Games are quite fast, usually lasting around 20 minutes. ### Is it a difficult game to learn? No, the rules are very simple and straightforward; the focus is on communication and strategy as a pair. ### Does the game have a solo mode? Yes, Moving Pictures includes rules for playing in solo mode. ### What are the 'deleted scenes'? They are a limited resource that allows you to correct an error in the card order, but you only have two chances throughout the entire game. ### Is it a cooperative or competitive game? It's a fully cooperative game: you win or lose together.