Games in Film
In this 2012 film based on Suzanne Collins’ novel, children must fight to the death in a televised survival competition.
What is The Hunger Games
This Japanese franchise began as a Game Boy game in 1996 and grew into a global phenomenon with trading cards, TV shows, and the phrase “Gotta catch ’em all!”
What is Pokemon
In this word game, players place letter tiles on a board to form words for points, with bonus squares like “double word score.”
What is Scrabble
This pop icon invited listeners to "play a love game" in her 2008 hit single.
Who is Lady Gaga
In this game, yelling a common kind Canadian phrase is mandatory when sending someone back to start.
What is Sorry!
In this Pixar film, a cowboy doll leads a group of toys on adventures while trying to stay the favorite of their owner, Andy.
What is Toy Story
Dating back to ancient civilizations like Egypt and Greece, this combat sport began as bare-knuckle fighting and became an Olympic event as early as 688 BCE. Today, it’s known for its gloves, rings, and famous champions like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson.
What is Boxing
This stacking game has players remove wooden blocks one at a time and place them on top — until the tower tumbles.
What is Jenga
Closing her album 30, this powerhouse singer reflected that “love is never easy” in a song literally titled “Love Is a Game”.
Who is Adele
This game is played on a long lane with 10 pins at the end, and rolling a perfect “300” is considered legendary.
What is Bowling
In this horror film, the antagonist known as Jigsaw traps his victims in deadly scenarios, forcing them to ‘play a game’ and make life-or-death choices to test their will to survive.
What is Saw
Invented in the 1960s and once nicknamed “the game that ties you up in knots,” this game challenges players to place hands and feet on colored circles without falling over.
What is Twister
In this card game, players are dealt a combination of hidden and shared cards, then bet in rounds, trying to make the best hand to win chips from their opponents.
What is Poker
Before streaming, many fans discovered rock songs through this 2000s video game series where you strummed a plastic controller instead of a real guitar.
What is Guitar Hero
In this two-player board game, you spin, slide, and try to knock your opponent’s pieces off the table without losing your own.
What is Foosball
This 1995 adventure film features a magical board game that brings jungle creatures and chaos into the real world.
What is Jumanji
Originating in India over 1,500 years ago as chaturanga, this strategy game uses kings, queens, and knights.
What is Chess
In this family card game, when you have only one card left, you must shout the game’s name or risk drawing two more.
What is Uno
In 2020, Travis Scott held a virtual concert inside this battle-royale video game, drawing over 12 million players.
What is Fortnite
In this racing video game, players drift, crash, and pretend they’re Italian Formula 1 champions on a living room couch.
What is Mario Cart
In this 2021 Netflix phenomenon, contestants play deadly versions of children’s games for a massive cash prize.
What is Squid Games
This colorful family game was originally designed in the 1940s and is often called “The Game of Sweet Adventures.”
What is Candy Land
This team sport is played with an oval ball, allowing players to run with it, pass it backward, and TRY to earn points.
What is Rugby
This Compton-born rapper, known for hits like "Hate It or Love It," shares his name with something you play.
In this pub favorite, players aim small pointed objects at a circular board with numbered sections, trying not to hit the wall… or their friends.
What is Darts