ParkerComplainsScoreshifting fromominous toserene (orvice versa)Symmetricalor painterlycomposition"PerfectOrganism"SoundTravelsIn SpaceA drawn-outsequenceincreasingtensionChestbursterSceneCuttingRandomWiresWide shotemphasizingthe crew'ssmallnessand isolationA momentyou have tostrain to seein darknessor shadowCharacter'sreaction moreimpactfulthan theeventA stretchwith nomusic onlyambientsoundsNon-humansoundsblending intotheenvironmentUselessBlinkingLightsCorporateindifferenceto humanlife"Nostromo"CatHissesat AlienEmergencyStrobeLightsJesusAllegoryGenderdynamicsplaying amajor roleUnnecessaryCleavageShotdialogue thatfeelssarcastic orcasuallyhumanizingWilhelmScreamAsh beingway toocalmHumor orbantercuttingtensionAlienHissA dangeris under-estimatedCatJumpscareEscapePodInappropriateFlirtingBody horrorevokingloss ofcontrol"CargoPriority"Scene withlayers ofsteam, smoke,machinery, etc.Slow buildupbefore asuddenscareTechappearing ascold,unfeeling,unreliableIntenseclose up of acharacter'sfaceSelf-AwareRobots orComputersOffScreenAlienAttackDiscovery orrevelation thatchangesunderstandingEarth PopCultureReferenceDistinctbeeping ormechanicalsounds thatbuild tensionRisingparanoiaRipleyassertingauthority butis ignored orchallengedAmplifiedbreathingorheartbeatsParkerComplainsScoreshifting fromominous toserene (orvice versa)Symmetricalor painterlycomposition"PerfectOrganism"SoundTravelsIn SpaceA drawn-outsequenceincreasingtensionChestbursterSceneCuttingRandomWiresWide shotemphasizingthe crew'ssmallnessand isolationA momentyou have tostrain to seein darknessor shadowCharacter'sreaction moreimpactfulthan theeventA stretchwith nomusic onlyambientsoundsNon-humansoundsblending intotheenvironmentUselessBlinkingLightsCorporateindifferenceto humanlife"Nostromo"CatHissesat AlienEmergencyStrobeLightsJesusAllegoryGenderdynamicsplaying amajor roleUnnecessaryCleavageShotdialogue thatfeelssarcastic orcasuallyhumanizingWilhelmScreamAsh beingway toocalmHumor orbantercuttingtensionAlienHissA dangeris under-estimatedCatJumpscareEscapePodInappropriateFlirtingBody horrorevokingloss ofcontrol"CargoPriority"Scene withlayers ofsteam, smoke,machinery, etc.Slow buildupbefore asuddenscareTechappearing ascold,unfeeling,unreliableIntenseclose up of acharacter'sfaceSelf-AwareRobots orComputersOffScreenAlienAttackDiscovery orrevelation thatchangesunderstandingEarth PopCultureReferenceDistinctbeeping ormechanicalsounds thatbuild tensionRisingparanoiaRipleyassertingauthority butis ignored orchallengedAmplifiedbreathingorheartbeats

Alien (1979) - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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I
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O
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O
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N
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G
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N
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O
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O
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B
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G
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I
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B
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  1. O-Parker Complains
  2. O-Score shifting from ominous to serene (or vice versa)
  3. B-Symmetrical or painterly composition
  4. B-"Perfect Organism"
  5. I-Sound Travels In Space
  6. N-A drawn-out sequence increasing tension
  7. N-Chestburster Scene
  8. B-Cutting Random Wires
  9. B-Wide shot emphasizing the crew's smallness and isolation
  10. B-A moment you have to strain to see in darkness or shadow
  11. I-Character's reaction more impactful than the event
  12. O-A stretch with no music only ambient sounds
  13. O-Non-human sounds blending into the environment
  14. N-Useless Blinking Lights
  15. G-Corporate indifference to human life
  16. N-"Nostromo"
  17. O-Cat Hisses at Alien
  18. O-Emergency Strobe Lights
  19. B-Jesus Allegory
  20. G-Gender dynamics playing a major role
  21. O-Unnecessary Cleavage Shot
  22. I-dialogue that feels sarcastic or casually humanizing
  23. I-Wilhelm Scream
  24. I-Ash being way too calm
  25. I-Humor or banter cutting tension
  26. I-Alien Hiss
  27. N-A danger is under-estimated
  28. G-Cat Jumpscare
  29. N-Escape Pod
  30. B-Inappropriate Flirting
  31. G-Body horror evoking loss of control
  32. I-"Cargo Priority"
  33. B-Scene with layers of steam, smoke, machinery, etc.
  34. N-Slow buildup before a sudden scare
  35. G-Tech appearing as cold, unfeeling, unreliable
  36. B-Intense close up of a character's face
  37. G-Self-Aware Robots or Computers
  38. G-Off Screen Alien Attack
  39. N-Discovery or revelation that changes understanding
  40. G-Earth Pop Culture Reference
  41. O-Distinct beeping or mechanical sounds that build tension
  42. G-Rising paranoia
  43. I-Ripley asserting authority but is ignored or challenged
  44. O-Amplified breathing or heartbeats