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The best-selling trivia card game What Do You Meme got an update this week with two new expansions based on Friends and Seinfeld.
Each set contains 50 subtitle cards and 30 image cards, testing players’ knowledge of the iconic New York City sitcom. From Ross’ memorable “Pivot!” couch scene to George’s hilarious encounter with “Soup Nazis,” each game promises hours of fun for anyone looking to rekindle their love for any show in a new form .
What Do You Meme is one of dozens of new board games inspired by pop culture that have launched in recent months. Just last month, clues were reimagined in the “Friends” Manhattan universe in honor of Friends Fan Week 2022 (which coincides with International Friendship Day).exist “Clue: Friends,” Aptly titled “The Man With The Secret,” it’s an interesting take on the show’s episode title format, with one of the six main characters having a big secret they keep from the rest of the crew.
If you don’t consider yourself part of the “Friends” or “Seinfeld” fanbase, there are plenty of other board games inspired by popular shows and movies. From “Hello Kitty” and “Game of Thrones” Monopoly to “Stranger Things” card games, check out more pop culture games below:
‘Friends’ What Do You Memes Expansion Pack
Provided by Amazon
Test your “friends” knowledge with a brand new version of the What Do You Meme based on the iconic NBC sitcom. The pack includes 50 caption cards and 30 picture cards, highlighting some of the funniest scenes from the series, such as Ross laughing at the hilarious “Pivot” sofa hysteria and Monica’s turkey head Thanksgiving moment.
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$14.99
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‘Seinfeld’ What Do Meme Expansion Pack
Provided by Amazon
This “What Do You Meme” set is great fun for a game about a show that has nothing. Travel back to the ’90s with this highly detailed “Seinfeld” set, filled with trivia questions about your favorite NYC foursome.
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$14.90
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“Friends”: Clues
provided by Op
Clues: Friends follows the same narrative as a traditional board game, where players travel through different rooms of a house or city (in this case, the fictional New York City from Friends) to solve a mystery. The board game comes with Secret Tokens, Character Cards, Rumor Cards, Conspiracy Cards and Dice, and is available exclusively on The Op Games website for $44.99.
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$44.99
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“Hello Kitty and Friends” Monopoly
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Ride with Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Keroppi, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll or Badtz-Maru on colorful boards inspired by the “Hello Kitty” universe, collecting tokens and investing in attractions along the way. As you play, you’ll find some of the series’ most memorable landmarks, such as Hello Kitty’s Hotel, My Melody’s Flower Shop, and Sunshine Park. Plus, Community Chest and Chance Cards allow you to contribute to events like the Omaturi Festival and collect rewards for wholesome contests like baking.
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$39.99
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‘Game of Thrones’ Monopoly
Provided by Amazon
Players can transport themselves to Westeros in this interactive board game, where players can buy, sell and trade locations across the seven kingdoms. The game tokens are a reference to the Fantastic House’s mark of honor, while the currency comes in the form of dragon and silver deer coins. Of course, in true “GOT” fashion, the usual houses and hotels in board games are replaced by forts and castles.
‘Game of Thrones’ Monopoly
$33.99
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“Bob’s Burgers” Clue Board Game
Provided by Amazon
In this modern iteration of everyone’s favorite game “Clues,” players try to solve the crime of who killed Ned Boddy. The game board is custom-illustrated and includes the iconic “Bob’s Burger” element any comedy fan will appreciate.
‘Bob’s Burger Clues Board Game
$40.49
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“The Walking Dead” Board Game
Provided by Amazon
Provided by Amazon
Inspired by the super-popular AMC series, The Walking Dead board game takes players through a zombie apocalypse. Like the show, those who died are brought back to life to hunt down the survivors. Three sets of cards (Encounter, Loot, and Walker) and a dice determine the player’s fate, each equipped with a variety of weapons to protect themselves.
“The Walking Dead”: The Board Game
$81.95
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Jumanji
Provided by Amazon
Do so at your own risk. This metagame follows the same rules as in the movie, with players each choosing a piece to guide them through a jungle full of dangers. A stack of dangerous cards is placed in the middle, waiting to wreak havoc on those unlucky enough to draw them. Whoever does not reach their death in the middle of the game board wins.
Jumanji
$29.69
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“Stranger Things” card game
Provided by Amazon
The Netflix-inspired card game has players trying to escape upside down and get rid of all the egg cards in a no-strategy card game similar to Uno. The acclaimed Hasbro game set includes 106 egg cards and 7 character cards for quick and easy play.
Stranger Things card game
$58.48
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Jurassic Park strategy game
Provided by Amazon
Like a Steven Spielberg blockbuster, this strategy board game is full of cinematic adventures. One player controls the savage dinosaurs while the others work together to outsmart the dinosaurs and survive. Play with up to 10 people, each with their own character with unique goals and backgrounds.
Jurassic Park Strategy Game
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“Goosebumps” Movie Game
Provided by Amazon
Whether you’re a kid experiencing the grotesque drama of RL Stine’s “Goosebumps” for the first time, or you’re nostalgic for the popular children’s series, this game is the perfect way to transport yourself into the supernatural world.Choose between your favorite monsters (Slappy, Werewolf from Frenzy Swamp, Abominable Yeti from Pasadena, Mummy, Fifi the Vampire Poodle, or the Haunted Mask) and go into a frantic race on the road to chaos
goosebumps movie game
$24.95
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“Harry Potter” deck building card game
Provided by Amazon
If you are tired of Muggle life, go to Hogwarts and be a powerful wizard. Choose between Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and Neville Longbottom before embarking on a battle-filled adventure. You can use over 140 cards to power up your abilities (if you’re Ron, you might need these…) and influence other players by mastering powerful spells, recruiting allies, and discovering magical items. Plus, seven consecutive game adventures offer progressive difficulty, so it never goes out of style.
Harry Potter card game
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“Friends” Wheel of Chaos
Provided by Amazon
Every “Friends” fan thinks they know the game better than anyone, so if you’re a true “Friends” snob feeling like an honorary member of the Central Perk gang, try this fast Rhythm trivia game bar that will test your knowledge. In addition to the familiar questions drawn from the iconic “The One With the Baby Shower” episode, the game includes a maneuvering wheel of chaos that offers tougher questions and bizarre rewards. The full “Friends” gift guide is here.
friends wheel of chaos
$17.00
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“The Hunger Games:” Training Day
Provided by Amazon
Based on the beloved trilogy, Training Days lets each player choose a region to represent before claiming a Tribute card, which will randomly rank their four attributes: Strength, Ability, Cunning, and Charisma. Complete the game by taking challenge cards that parallel the trials Katniss and Peeta endured under the authoritarian government of Panama.
The Hunger Games: Training Day
$30.95
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