Name That Movie By Quote - ATS Chat Room Game

Hi everyone!

This morning I started a game in ATS chat room called "Name that movie by quote"

It seemed to be very popular there.

Basically, one starts with a quote from a movie and others guess which movie the quote is in.

For example:

"Do or do not. There is no try"

Answer: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

There were few rules at the beginning. The rules became more refined and new rules are added as we played. For example, the average age in the group seems to be 30. Maybe 20 to 40 usually so naturally the movies are limited to those from the 80's and 90's.

Tentative rules:

1. Honor system - that means NO googling! (time limit has not been worked out yet)

2. Hints are allowed but a point will be deducted from the number of players participating in the game.

3. The first person that give the correct answer will receive a reward and will receive a turn to give a quote.

4. The movies have to be from 1980-1995 (that can change) due to the age range. Famous movies from any year can be included.

The reward right now is starring and flagging (maybe posting) your thread of your choice.

This is just tentative. The rules are not complete of course. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

There is some difficulty in creating a rule for when no one can give the correct movie name (whether everybody gave up or the time limit expires). Should the quote giver receive a reward or not? Im A Marty said anybody could make it really hard and earn easy points or rewards. Should a turn be given to the next player?

Maybe this game will evolve to include conspiracy theories and such. Maybe "Name That Conspiracy Theory"

[edit on 28-6-2009 by Deaf Alien]

[edit on 28-6-2009 by Deaf Alien]

Im A Marty made a suggestion in the chat room that I create a thread where everyone can participate in the game. The real difficulty is the honor system. How do we know when someone is cheating?

LAUGHING-CAT made a suggestion that one can post a quote with blanks. Others can fill in and guess the movie. That will make googling difficult.

Here's a snippet of the chat:

LAUGHING-CAT: "do you want to .... a game?
Im a Marty: start?
Deaf Alien: yeah cat
Im a Marty: finish?
Im a Marty: play?
Im a Marty: lick?
Deaf Alien: LOL
LAUGHING-CAT: then go on to name the movie
Deaf Alien: fill in the blank then guess the movie
Deaf Alien: yes
Deaf Alien: !
Im a Marty: SAW!!!!!
Im a Marty: the movie is saw

Also, after some discussion in the chat room, "Name That Conspiracy Theory" isn't a bad idea.

It doesn't have to be limited to movies. It can be books, interviews, etc.

For example:

It was extremely difficult for me to believe that my government and the United States Navy had used me, especially since I had dedicated my life to government and military service.

Answer: William Cooper in "Behold a Pale Horse".

It's harder to google.

Can I start?

At my signal, unleash hell.

Guess the movie and the actor

Russel crow, Gladiator... that was too easy.

ED- that was with no google. I just like Gladiator.

[edit on 29-6-2009 by W3RLIED2]

reply to post by W3RLIED2


Yes you are correct, I wanted to start the ball rolling with an easy one, believe me the next time I get one it won't be easy at all.

I'll leave you guys with an easy one....

Did your parents have any children that lived?!

Sir, yes sir.

I'll bet they regret that!

reply to post by whatukno


Keep em comin! I like this game.

It works alot better in chat. After it started we all played like this for about 6 hours.... LIVES No you must of meant to go next door we have no lives here.

But it was fun... Both getting it right and stumping everyone else...

I would say if you have given more than 5 hints... (Good hints at least one great hint) call it and let the stumper name the prize. IE star or flag or Read this a leave a well thought comment.

I still cant believe that after I gave all those hints for clerks you guys did not imminently snap too when I started giving clerks two quotes.
HEHEHE

MOAR!!!!!!!!!

www.belowtopsecret.com...

I was told my thread was closed, due to no "GAME" type threads being allowed on BTS anymore.

Originally posted by AccessDenied
www.belowtopsecret.com...

I was told my thread was closed, due to no "GAME" type threads being allowed on BTS anymore.

Hi AD;

Congrats on your impending marriage.

Yes that is true that there are no more GAME type threads,but this game
is in CHAT lol.

This is just a thread about the game in chat.

This is chat lol
Welcome to ATS Chat

I can understand you being confused by WUK's efforts in this thread,but let me assure you that this game resides in chat.

[edit on 29-6-2009 by The Utopian Penguin]

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oh yes, the dumb brunette was soooo confused.
enjoy your chat.

reply to post by The Utopian Penguin


psst, man dont piss off AD, the last guy to do that, well lets just say it wasnt pretty.

reply to post by W3RLIED2


Sgt...

It's from Platoon, great movie.

If anyone fancies some puzzle fun...

www.abovetopsecret.com...

reply to post by jokei


negative sorry about that... It's from another kick ass war movie though. Think mail call. (thats way to big oif a hint) Your first guess was close though!

reply to post by W3RLIED2


D'oh, I knew it was Kubrick, but thought it was Platoon... brain-melt...
clearly it's Full Metal Jacket.

What was the Sgt's name?

Ok, here's an easy one for anyone on ATS...

"If you're frightened of dying
and you're holding on,
you'll see demons stripping your life away..."

reply to post by jokei


R Lee Earmy.(sp)?

He's a regular superstar over at camp Pendalton.

Hi everyone, thanks for your interest in this game.

I am sorry I have not replied in this thread in a while. I have been busy for a week. I will get back to you all ASAP.

I think this game has potential.

:bnghd:

arghhhh... i missed the game :cry:

come in and play again
(ok i didnt make many points, but its fun )

NW