Movies based on video games far outrank the films that are made ob board games. However, board games lovers know what Ludo did for them during the lockdown during Covid’19. And to cheer the board game lovers in you, we have compiled a list of movies made on board games.
You might debate the inclusion of Ouija board in the list. But, we did check and some retailers do market it as a board game. And hence the explanation.
Here are the 4 Movies Based on Board Games that are pure entertainment:
1. Clue | 1985
Clue is one of the best films made on a board game. The black comedy film is equally mysterious. It shares its name with the board game it has been adapted from. Mr Boddy hosts six guests at his dinner party. However, things turn sour quickly as Mr Boddy is found dead. His death makes al his guests prime suspects in the crime.
Despite the severity of plot, the film is full of perfectly timed humour, jokes and a joyful viewing experience.
2. Jumanji | 1995
Judy and Peter Shepherd finding a board game in their new mansion. However, upon rolling the dices they realise it is a supernatural board game that would lead to hazardous outcomes. Imagine the horror when they find out there’s a man trapped inside it for 26 years. The only way to rescue him is to keep playing the game until the end.
It was a hit worldwide and became one of the best classical films for the 90s kids. The adventure fantasy stood out for its engaging storyline, and Robin William’s finest act. The film’s success led to two sequels, namely—Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level(2019). It also lead to an animated show on television that aired from 1996 to 1999.
3. Zathura: A Space Adventure | 2005
Ten years after the breakthrough success of Jumanji, the makers of Jumanji released Zathura. It was a children’s book written by the same author, Chis Van Allsburg(of Jumanji). Often Zathura is considered as a standalone spinoff of Jumanji.
But, we feel that despite the same broader context, it is a whole different film. And that’s why we have mentioned it separately. The film is a story of two brothers being transported to space while playing a board game. How must they return to Earth is the whole quest.
3. Ouija:Origin Of Evil | 2016
Ouija board has a reputation and this film makes sure it lives up to its expectations. Desperate times call for desperate measures and that’s what happens when a widow and her kids try to meet their expenses by their shady business of communicating with the ghosts and spirits and getting the messages to their living relatives. However, things soon take a intense and darker turn when the Ouija board they include as a prop, is used by the younger daughter to invoke a dark spirit.
It surpassed the lacklustre reputation of the previous film of the franchise, Ouija(2014). The film gets scarier, darker and dramatic as it builds on and on until the end.
To think of movies based on board games feels like creativity in itself. And these films are nothing but epitome of creativity packaged in films. Do watch and enjoy!
Video game lovers can read this article for the list of films that have been adapted from video games.