Bored Games

In a post-apocalyptic world where civilization has crumbled and the world outside is inhospitable, six diehard board game enthusiasts find themselves huddled together in a bunker, hoping to survive the end of the world. What began as a sanctuary for safety and camaraderie soon evolves into a desperate battle for survival, as the remaining players’ rations dwindle and tensions begin to rise.

The bunker, which once served as a refuge from the chaos of the outside world, becomes an increasingly claustrophobic and dangerous environment. The group, who once bonded over shared love for strategy and competition, must now confront not only the harsh reality of their new existence but also the dark side of human nature. With every passing day, the pressure builds. As the food supply grows scarcer and the psychological strain of isolation takes its toll, alliances begin to form, break, and shift with alarming speed.

At the center of this microcosm of survival are the board games that once served as a harmless escape from reality. But in the bunker, they transform into a symbol of the conflict that erupts as resources grow tighter. The very games that once brought joy and laughter now become the backdrop for manipulation, betrayal, and deceit. Players who were once allies in shared victories soon find themselves at odds, using their knowledge of strategy and tactics for entirely different, more sinister purposes.

As time passes, the struggle for dominance among the group intensifies. Every action is scrutinized, every decision weighed for its potential to tip the balance of power in someone’s favor. The bonds of friendship that once held the group together begin to fray, replaced by a fierce, primal instinct to survive. What began as a lighthearted pastime has morphed into a cutthroat battle where every move, every choice, could mean the difference between life and death.

In the midst of this turmoil, the group members must confront the ultimate question: What happens when survival becomes the only game worth playing? With no external rules to govern their actions and no law or morality to hold them back, the players are forced to redefine what it means to be human. Trust becomes a rare commodity, and even the smallest misstep can lead to betrayal and ruin.

The bunker, once a place of safety and companionship, becomes a microcosm of the breakdown of society itself. As the group members spiral further into a world of paranoia and self-preservation, the games they once played take on a darker, more dangerous significance. What started as an innocent escape from the harsh realities of the outside world now becomes a constant reminder of the stakes at hand: survival. The ultimate question looms: Can they make it out alive, or will the games of survival become their undoing?

This high-stakes psychological drama blends the tension of survival horror with the strategic depth of board gaming, creating a unique and thrilling narrative. It examines the lengths people will go to in order to preserve their own lives, and the relationships that are broken in the process. In a world where every choice counts and every game is a potential death sentence, the only thing more dangerous than the outside world is the game being played within the bunker.

Director: Joel Stern

Genre: Comedy

Cast: Alanna Flyn, Christy Coysh, Joel Stern, Jonathan Oldfield, Lorna Rose Treen