# Roll Camera!: The B-Movie Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 2, 3, 4)
- **Duration**: 45-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Malachi Ray Rempen, Velgus
- **Artists**: Malachi Ray Rempen
- **Publishers**: Keen Bean Studio, Kobold Spieleverlag, Lord of Boards, Lucky Duck Games, Niza Gams, Salt & Pepper Games
- **Categories**: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Movies / TV / Radio theme
- **Mechanics**: Communication Limits, Open Drafting

## Verdict
If you dig the B-movie vibe and want more chaos and challenges in 'Roll Camera!', this expansion is for you! It brings new ways to play and a super fun theme.More themes and challengesNew equipment and rolesIncreases replayabilityB-movie productionHigh language dependencyAdded complexityRequires base gameRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get your clapperboard ready, filmmaker! Your successful Hollywood career is about to take off, but not through the usual channels. Forget epic dramas and expensive blockbusters; your path is the B-movie! Yes, those with tight budgets but packed with action, suspense, and noteworthy twists. This expansion for 'Roll Camera!' dives headfirst into that universe, bringing new role opportunities and specialized equipment to help you turn questionable scripts into cult hits. The mission remains the same: deliver a watchable film, but now with an extra touch of chaos and challenges. Each movie will have specific genre requirements – crime, sci-fi, horror, western, or even crazy mixtures – adding a layer of complexity and unpredictability to production. The pressure is on, and time is shorter than ever, demanding that you manage your resources and crew masterfully. If you enjoy the idea of creating memorable B-movies with a dash of humor and plenty of strategy, this expansion is for you. Get ready to roll the dice and watch your low-budget cinematic empire thrive!

## How to Play
Objective of the Game
Your goal is to successfully shoot 5 Scenes and ensure your Quality marker is outside of the red zone by the end of the game. In The B-Movie Expansion, there is one critical addition: you must satisfy the specific genre requirements of the new middle Script. If you fail to have the required Genre tokens in the Editing Room at the end of the game, you lose.

Setup
Perform the standard setup from the base game with the following modifications:

    Player Boards: You may choose or randomly assign player boards from the base game, this expansion, or a mix. Ensure you have the correct Player Aid card.
    Genre Tokens: Place the Genre tokens in the supply to the left of the game board near the Storyboard.
    Decks: Shuffle the new Problem and Idea cards into their respective decks. For the Scene deck, shuffle all base and expansion cards together, randomly select 25, and return the rest to the box. Place the deck on the top Storyboard space. Draw two Scenes; if any show an "Any Genre" icon, shuffle and redraw until no such icons are visible. Place matching Genre tokens from the supply onto the revealed Scene cards.
    Middle Script: Shuffle the middle Script cards and randomly select five to form the middle Script deck. Place this deck face up between the top and bottom Script decks.
    Action Tiles: Place the Swap/Add Genre tile and Wipe Storyboard tile on any empty areas of the main game board.
    Equipment Cards: Shuffle the Equipment cards, randomly select three to place face up near the board, and return the rest to the box.


Game Flow
The game follows the structure of the base game. The middle Script now functions as a third Script half. Any game effect referring to a single Script half allows you to choose between the top, middle, or bottom deck. Effects referring to both Script halves apply to all three decks. You must manage your Budget and Schedule throughout the game; running out of either results in an immediate loss.

Actions and How to Play
In addition to base game actions, you have access to new main board actions:

    Swap Genre / Add Genre: Choose to pay $1 to swap a Genre token on any of the three Storyboard Scene cards with one from the supply, OR add a Genre token to a Scene card (up to a maximum of 2 tokens per card).
    Wipe Storyboard: Discard all three Scenes in the Storyboard to the bottom of the Storyboard deck. Any Genre tokens on these cards return to the supply. You cannot perform this action if any Scene cards have a Blocked token on them.

Equipment Cards: These are powerful, single-use cards. They can be used during the "Assign the Crew dice and take actions" step. Each requires specific Crew dice. Once used, flip the card face down for the remainder of the game.
Multi-color Scene Cards: These count as either of their colors. At the end of the game, you must designate each as a single color for scoring purposes.

End of Game and Scoring
The game ends when the Editing Room is filled with five Scenes. You win if:

    The Quality marker is outside of the red zone.
    You have fulfilled the middle Script genre requirements.

Genre requirements are checked as follows: for each Genre icon on the middle Script, you must have at least that many matching Genre tokens in the Editing Room. If a Genre icon is covered by a 🚫 symbol, you must have zero of that Genre token in the Editing Room. If these conditions are not met, or if you run out of Budget or Schedule, you lose.

Tips for Winning

    Manage your tokens: Remember that Genre tokens move with the Scene card when it is shot and moved to the Editing Room. Plan your shots to ensure the right tokens end up in the Editing Room to satisfy the middle Script.
    Use Equipment wisely: Since Equipment cards are single-use and powerful, coordinate with your team to use them at the most impactful moments during the "Assign the Crew dice and take actions" step.
    Watch the limits: Each Scene card can hold a maximum of 2 Genre tokens. Keep this in mind when using the Swap/Add Genre action to avoid wasting resources.

## FAQ
### Can this expansion be played on its own?
No, you need the base game 'Roll Camera!' to play with this expansion.

### What are the main new features in this expansion?
The expansion adds new roles, specialized equipment, genre requirements for the movies (like crime, horror, sci-fi), and increases the overall production chaos.

### Does the game become harder with the expansion?
Yes, the new genre requirements and increased time pressure tend to make the game a bit more challenging, requiring good management.

### How many players can play with the expansion?
The expansion maintains the same player count as the base game, which is 1 to 6 players.

### Does the playtime change with the expansion?
The playtime might increase slightly due to the addition of new mechanics and decisions, but it still stays within the 45-90 minute range.

### Is it necessary to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency, with many cards and rules in English. A full translation is essential for players who do not read English.

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