Movie Pitches is a fun and engaging party game that challenges players to come up with unique and entertaining movie ideas on the spot. It’s perfect for film buffs, creative thinkers, and anyone who enjoys storytelling. Players will pitch a movie concept based on a random combination of a genre, location, and main character—leading to some hilarious and unexpected ideas!
“Movie Pitches” Game Setup
To play Movie Pitches, you will need to create three separate decks of cards, each containing different elements that will be combined to form a movie pitch.
Step 1: Create Three Decks
- Movie Genre Deck – Write different movie genres on cards. Examples include:
- Action
- Comedy
- Horror
- Sci-Fi
- Romantic Comedy
- Mystery/Thriller
- Superhero
- Fantasy
- Drama
- Documentary-style
- Musical
- Sports Film
- Western
- Location Deck – Write various settings where the movie could take place. Examples include:
- A haunted mansion
- A futuristic space station
- A small-town diner
- A post-apocalyptic wasteland
- An ancient castle
- A cruise ship
- A wild jungle
- A high school prom
- A corporate office
- A time machine
- A deserted island
- A fast-food restaurant
- Main Character Deck – Write different types of protagonists. Examples include:
- A washed-up detective
- A talking animal
- A teenage vampire
- A failed superhero
- A grumpy old man
- A robot learning to love
- A runaway bride
- An alien trying to blend in
- A reality TV star
- A time traveler stuck in the past
- A ghost who wants revenge
Once you have prepared your three decks, shuffle each separately and place them face-down in the center of the playing area.

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How to Play “Movie Pitches”
- Draw Cards: On their turn, a player draws one card from each deck—one genre, one location, and one main character.
- Movie Pitch: The player now has 60-90 seconds to create and deliver a compelling (or hilarious) pitch for a movie using the three elements they drew. They must:
- Give the movie a catchy title.
- Describe the basic plot (beginning, middle, and end).
- Highlight what makes their movie unique.
- Optional: Mention famous actors who would star in the film.
- Q&A Round (Optional): After the pitch, other players can ask one or two questions about the movie, challenging the pitcher to improvise even more details.
- Voting or Scoring:
- After all players have pitched, everyone votes for their favorite movie pitch based on categories like:
- Most Original Idea
- Funniest Pitch
- Most Likely to Be a Blockbuster
- Best Title
- If playing competitively, each vote earns a player one point, and the player with the most points at the end wins.
- After all players have pitched, everyone votes for their favorite movie pitch based on categories like:
Variations & Fun Additions
1. Speed Round:
Instead of each player pitching individually, all players draw their cards at the same time and have only 30 seconds to come up with a pitch before presenting it.
2. Team Version:
Players work in pairs or small groups to develop and present their movie pitch together.
3. Producer’s Choice:
Each round, one player is the “Producer” who picks their favorite pitch instead of voting. The producer changes each round.
4. Wild Cards:
Add a deck of twist cards that players must incorporate into their pitch, such as:
- “The movie must have a major plot twist.”
- “The main character dies in the first five minutes.”
- “The story must be told entirely through flashbacks.”
- “The movie must have a surprise musical number.”
Why You’ll Love Movie Pitches
- Encourages creative thinking and improvisation.
- Perfect for movie lovers and anyone who enjoys storytelling.
- Works great at parties, game nights, and even in classroom settings.
- Can lead to laugh-out-loud moments and ridiculous movie ideas.
- Easy to play, with no complicated rules!
Get ready to unleash your inner screenwriter and have a blast coming up with the next (ridiculous) Hollywood blockbuster!