Movies based on board games offer a unique opportunity to expand the world and lore of the game themselves.

Things go dangerously awry as they run into the wrong people during their adventure.

Asa body swap movie, it was a critical and commercial success.

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4’Clue' (1985)

This cult classic is inspired by the true nature of theClueboard game.

A group of six strangers gets invited to a New England mansion for a dinner party.

When their host is murdered, they must work together to solve the mystery and find the killer.

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This inspired science-fiction spin-off of the 1995 movie,Jumanjiis difficult not to like.

It’s definitely a classic family adventure that deserves more than it’s given credit for.

After serving his sentence, he vows revenge against the underground gambler, Sal-soo (Lee Beom-soo).

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One final game of Go will decide their fates.

The crew must use their strategic skills to defeat the aliens and save the world.

The movie felt a little more personal with one of the players being the director,Eric Chaikin.

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Despite its flaws, it’s a charming detective movie withan outstanding performance by Reynolds.

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The cast of clue dressed up nicely

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