Is Popcorn Worth the Price of Admission?

Is Popcorn Worth the Price of Admission?

From The Gateway Gamers by The Gateway Gamers

May 22, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

Bryan and RP discuss the board game Popcorn, exploring its theme, gameplay, and overall value.

Bryan and RP are heading to the movies this week with Popcorn from IELLO, a worker placement game all about running the most successful movie theater possible. From hiring staff and upgrading theaters to screening blockbuster films, this one feels like it was made specifically for movie nerds who also happen to own too many board games. The morons discuss whether the theme carries the experience, how the game plays, and if it is worthy of a standing ovation or deserves to be quietly dumped in the bargain bin next to the straight to DVD sequels. Is Popcorn a blockbuster hit, an underrated indie gem, or a bloated summer sequel with too much going on? Grab the overpriced concessions and find out. They also dive into some exciting Kickstarter talk including the upcoming Dungeon Crawler Carl game from Renegade Game Studios and Post-Heist from Happy Clappy Games, along with the usual cardboard nonsense, side tangents, and debates that somehow always happen. So grab your tickets, silence your phones, and enjoy the feature presentation.

People in this episode

Hosts: Bryan, RP

Topics covered

  • board games
  • movie themes
  • Kickstarter
  • game reviews
  • worker placement games

Keywords

  • Popcorn
  • board game
  • movie theater
  • worker placement
  • Kickstarter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IELLO, Renegade Game Studios, Happy Clappy Games

Products: Popcorn

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