“Masked Singer” to “Friends”
These ten games bring TV shows, series and films to life
From “Masked Singer” to “Game of Thrones”: ten games with famous role models
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Spend time together, play together and have fun – board games are very popular. Some well-known TV shows, series and films have even spawned their own games. Whether it’s Monopoly in the “Friends” edition or the matching board game for “Masked Singer”, you’ll find a colorful selection here.
There are games in numerous versions, be it the classic board, card and dice games or modern exit and strategy games. The selection is large. This also applies to pop culture influences, as some popular TV shows, series and films have inspired game manufacturers to create special editions of famous classics or to bring completely new games onto the market. Fans of “Star Wars”, “Friends” or “Harry Potter” can bring their favorite formats and stories home and immerse themselves in the action. There are ten games here that are based on well-known models.
1. “Friends”
Everyone knows the classic game “Monopoly” and probably also the American cult series “Friends”. The board game “Friends” Monopoly combines the classic and the iconic series in one. Players move around the game board with figures such as Rachel’s handbag, Ross’ dinosaur or Chandler’s sweater.
2. “Brilliantly wrong”
The “Ingeniously wrong” board game is based on the show with Hugo Egon Balder and asks players to think creatively outside the box in order to get explanations on unusual topics. The winner is whoever can get the highest number of points at the end.
3. “Masked Singer”
In the popular TV show “The Masked Singer,” celebrities appear and sing in elaborate costumes. The jury has to guess which celebrity is behind which mask. If you want to bring the whole thing into your own four walls, you can with this “Masked Singer” board game organize karaoke yourself. Perfect artist imitations and singing are absolutely required.
4. “Game of Thrones”
Well-known games like “Monopoly” or “Risk” are often designed in popular series or films. So does this one “Game of Thrones” risk gamewhose game mechanics are perfect for a series like “Game of Thrones.” “Risk” is considered a classic among strategy games and simulates military conflicts between countries. The plot of “Game of Thrones” deals with exactly this, because it applies to both to conquer Westeros for the characters of the story as well as for the players. Of course, the well-known houses Baratheon, Targaryen, Stark and Lannister are included.
5. “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”
The popular TV show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” is broadcast worldwide and is already considered a cult quiz show. There is something suitable for quiz fans “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” game for at home, so that questions can be answered yourself with the help of the 50:50 joker, the audience joker and an expert. Will it be enough for a million? Find out.
6. “Jaws”
Do you love danger, but without the prospect of a real shark attack? The “Jaws” strategy game is based on the plot of the film and transports you as a player to the secluded holiday island of Amity Island. A player also has the special pleasure of being able to take on the role of the sea giant.
7. “Who knows something like that?”
The quiz show with Kai Pflaume, Bernhard Hoecker and Elton is also available as a game for at home. The “Who knows something like that” quiz game is a classic quiz and tests knowledge from different categories. There should be a total of 700 exciting questions that you as a player can answer.
8. “Harry Potter”
The “Harry Potter” universe also has numerous games to offer. Sounds exciting “Harry Potter: Battle for Hogwarts”, because it is a cooperative strategy game in which the players have to defend the famous magic school against Lord Voldemort. Everyone takes on the roles of one of the heroes Harry, Hermione, Ron and Neville. The aim is to successfully use the character’s special skills for the mission, win allies and cooperate.
9. “The Lord of the Rings”
“Trivial Pursuit” challenges its players to know everything about “The Lord of the Rings,” no matter how trivial that knowledge may be. This is how players can join in “Lord of the Rings” – Trivial Pursuit show off their expert knowledge of characters and plot. The nice thing is, you’ll definitely learn something new, so it’s a must for die-hard fans of the epic Tolkien saga.
10. “Star Wars”
Only those who can shoulder the responsibility that the fate of the galaxy lies in their own hands should accept this “Star Wars” board game approach. As a player, you have no less task than to bring down the empire as part of a small group of rebels. In secret missions you can train Luke Skywalker to become a Jedi or freeze Han Solo in carbonite. For fans of the “Star Wars” saga, the game is ideal for experiencing the plot first hand, easily from home.
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