In continued celebration of last year’s 50th anniversary of Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Funko Games is doing its part to make sure everything is coming up Disney throughout 2022. Today they have announced four new games: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, A Goofy Movie Game, Disney Happiest Day Game: Magic Kingdom Park Edition, and Return of the Headless Horseman. Read on for more details:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Based on the theme park attraction, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad looks a lot like Restoration Games’ Fireball Island game with a 3d mountain that marbles get rolled down, mashed up with a basic deck-building game:
This here is the wildest game in the wilderness! Step off the stagecoach and into the cursed mining town of Tumbleweed. Will you find fortune mining the mysterious mountain, or awaken its many dangers? Discover gold-filled veins, grow your mining operations with new equipment, and invest in the town’s businesses. With the right strategy, and a dash of good ol’ fashioned luck, you may strike it rich!
Interesting Gameplay Features
– Sculpted mountain peak and mine tray capture the iconic old west setting of the classic Disney Parks attraction.
– Send marbles rolling down the mine shafts on every turn!
– Move through the mine shafts and place the marbles you mine into your mine cart!
– Simple, fast-paced introduction to deck-building—one of the most popular styles of card games.
– Exciting occurrences of fate change the game with landslides, dynamite, and dinosaur discoveries!
Disney Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is for 2-4 players ages 9+ and games last an estimated 45 min. Should hit shelves in mid-2022.
A Goofy Movie Game
What better game to bring to your table to play with your kids than a game based on a fan-favorite movie from when you were a kid? A Goofy Movie Game is a race across the country to LA, in the hopes of beating the famous Power Line to the big show:
Global superstar Powerline is back on tour! Join Max and his friends as they hit the road in this adventure-filled race to the concert! Make your way across the map, collecting fun memories for your scrapbook. Then hurry to score the best seats by the time Powerline hits the stage!
Play cards to collect memories and travel to new locations! Roll the die to see if Powerline reaches L.A. or Goofy takes you on a wacky detour! Make the most memories and score the best seats at the concert to win!
Interesting Gameplay Features
– Includes 6 detailed character figures.
– Travel across the road map game board to reach L.A.
– Roll the giant gold, sparkly die to see where Goofy and Powerline go!
– 90s visual design captures nostalgia for the film.
– Original card art depicts beloved locations and moments from the movie.
Disney’s A Goofy Movie Game is for 2-4 players ages 7+ and a game should last 30 minutes. Should hit shelves in mid-2022.
Disney Happiest Day Game: Magic Kingdom Park Edition
With a fun day/night mechanic and attractions from the beloved Florida theme park, it’ll be just like you were there:
It’s a delightful game of sharing and discovery! Visit exciting attractions, meet cherished characters, and experience magical moments throughout Magic Kingdom Park. Along the way, you’ll share your favorite ways to spend the day. When Tinker Bell reaches the top of the castle, the game board magically transforms from day to night!
It’s an enchanting adventure every time you play!Interesting Gameplay Features
– Detailed figures of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto in special park-touring outfits!
– Gorgeously illustrated double-sided game board immerses you in the beauty of Magic Kingdom park.
– 3D Cinderella Castle that Tinker Bell “flies” over to signal the transformation of the park from day to night.
– Dozens of beloved characters, attractions, and charming questions that spark player’s memories and bring joy to the whole family!
Disney Happiest Day Game: Magic Kingdom Park Edition is for 2-6 players ages 5+, takes 20 minutes to play and hits shelves in mid-2022
Disney Return of the Headless Horseman Game
One of Disney’s spookiest tales hits the table this fall with beautiful minis and a nifty tree spinner:
After midnight in Sleepy Hollow, the town comes to life with spooky sounds and creepy creatures! Ichabod is frightened and needs your help! Work together to get him to the covered bridge before the Headless Horseman heads him off! It’s a family game of frightful fun!
Interesting Gameplay Features
– Brings to life the ghost story from Disney’s animated classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow!
– Includes Ichabod and the Headless Horseman figures with dynamic poses.
– Cooperative play gets the family working together to help Ichabod reach the covered bridge!
– Spin the tree to draw more cards! Then put Ichabod on the tree for a frightful ride!
– Adjustable gameplay to fit your family—you can reduce the strategy or make the game more challenging!
All of these Disney themed games are scheduled to hit shelves in mid-2022, except Return of the Headless Horseman, which will likely be out by Halloween. Stay tuned to Gaming Trend for news and reviews of games like these!
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