Funko Games Announces Four New INDIANA JONES Board Games
Over the weekend, Lucasfilm dropped an exciting new trailer exciting new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Then, this week Funko Games has announced four new Indiana Jones board games to enjoy with your family. The best part? Three of the four games are available to play now! All of these games were made in collaboration with Lucasfilm and are designed for a wide range of players. Talking about making these games with Lucasfilm, Deirdre Cross of Funko Games stated:
Collaborating with Lucasfilm on Indiana Jones has been a dream, with the whole Funko Games team flexing their creative muscles as we designed a truly original slate of games. Our new product line captures the excitement and adventure of the Indiana Jones franchise while also providing a broad range of fun and challenging gameplay experiences for players of all levels.
The first game is Something Wild!: Indiana Jones. This is a fast-paced card game designed for the whole family and even comes with a collectible Pocket Pop! figure of Indiana Jones. Based on the description, it sounds like a Rummy-esque game, as you’ll be playing cards in sets and runs to win. However, Power Cards provide new ways to change up the game. If you have other Something Wild! games, feel free to mix and match characters, Pop! movers, and Powers. You can grab it now from your favorite game stores with an MSRP of $8.99.
A fast-paced, light card game for the whole family! Featuring a collectible Indiana Jones Pocket Pop! figure, as well as cards featuring everyone’s favorite characters from the classic Indiana Jones films. Play these Character Cards in sets and runs to score points, while Power Cards add fun new twists to the classic card gameplay.
Next we have Indiana Jones: Throw Me the Idol! with an MSRP of $22.99. This is a team-based game and the description talks about requiring some physical action mixed with card play. There are variable setups and phases for the game to make sure you get your money’s worth and supports 2-10 players. Head on down to your favorite game shops to grab your copy today.
Do you dare to enter the temple? Thrilling physical action and blazing bouts of card play await you! In this race for fortune and glory, two teams are pitted against each other—Indiana Jones versus his bitter rival Belloq! Gain the most points by outmaneuvering your opponents in twelve laughter-filled, out-of-your-seat challenges that will keep everyone on the team involved!
The third title released this week is Indiana Jones Cryptic. This puzzle-filled game is designed to be like an escape room and will have you deciphering ancient texts, defeating evils, and more with the help of Indiana Jones’ journal. You can find it now with an MSRP of $24.99 and supports 1+ players.
Face booby traps, menacing villains, and supernatural threats in this puzzle-filled, action-packed “escape room” game. Using Dr. Jones’ journal as your guide, you’ll decipher ancient texts, uncover valuable clues, and defeat unknown evils with logic, deduction, and creative thinking. Plus, you’ll navigate trap-filled temples and mysterious jungles by drawing your route through perilous maps. Choose wisely, and you’ll find fortune and glory in this unforgettable adventure!
Finally, the one game that isn’t out yet is Indiana Jones: Sands of Adventure. In this upcoming game 2-4 players will have to rescue the Ark of the Covenant. You’ll have to keep an eye on the timer though as when it swings over, you’ll be put on a race for survival. You’ll be able to play this game starting June 18 from Target with an MSRP of $29.99.
Time is running out, and it’s up to Indiana Jones and his friends to rescue the Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the wrong hands! Scour ancient Tanis to find the elusive relic, while building up your strength and resources. But beware—if the sand timer suddenly swings over, it triggers a race to survive! Battle the scheming Colonel Dietrich, the dangerous Major Toht, and the ruthless Dr. René Belloq to save the Ark!