The documentary film follows Randall Hoyt on his quest to publish The Next Great American Game. From the crowded halls of Gen Con to the back rooms of Toy Fairs in Chicago and New York, Randall enthusiastically pitches his games to publishers large and small. Back home, he continues to refine his game with a small group of play testers and work long hours on his computer -- cutting cardboard and bits.
Randall's unbridled enthusiasm in the face of adversity and his wry observations about the board game industry itself make this a viewing treat.
Scott Alden, Co-founder, Board Game Geek I watched the movie and loved it - really great!
Game Theory I invite anyone who's interested in the process of designing and licensing board games to give this film a viewing. It's the next great American boardgame documentary.
GeekDad This film is a must-see for anyone who has ever dreamed of publishing a game. If games are your thing, put it on your list. It will hold your attention and you might learn a thing or two.
Rahdo Runs Through I really, really enjoyed this movie. It was a lot of fun, it was fascinating, there was a lot of behind the scenes. It was rock solid entertainment.
Watch it Played Randall went from being a very two dimensional character to a very real three dimensional and real person that I came to appreciate in a very different way by the end of the it.
Bags and Boards ?I was moved by it. Definitely go watch it!
Giant Fire Breathing Robot The Next Great American Game is absolutely delightful. It not only touches on one of my favorite subjects but tells what is ultimately a compelling story about a man pursuing a goal even though he doesn?t quite understand, or know how, to go about it.
Boardgame Babylon ?Morse seems to have focused on this quirkier, more intriguing story. Thank goodness he did because TNGAG is a small wonder. I recommend you pick it up.
The Next Great American Game is a 2015 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.5.
