In Jumanji, the board game by Cardinal Games, your goal is to escape the dangerous inhabitants of the jungle and be the first player to reach the Jumanji Space in the center of the game board.
Although it’s widely known for its original movie adaptation in 1995, Jumanji was first released as a picture book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg in 1981. The Jumanji board game was also released in 1995, providing fans a way to experience the game themselves.
Whether or not you’ve seen the movie, all players alike will still enjoy the thematic elements of the jungle coming to life through the game itself!
Will you and your fellow playmates survive long enough to escape the perils of the jungle? Find out by learning how to play Jumanji below!
What is the Jumanji Board Game?
Jumanji is a “race to the finish” board game where everyone’s goal is to follow their assigned path and reach the large Jumanji Space in the center of the game board.
Since Jumanji is semi-cooperative, there can only be one true winner.
The first player to reach the Jumanji Space is the actual game-winner, but if the Doomsday Grid fills up before then, everyone will lose the game!
Number of Players: 2-4 Players
Ages: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Length of Play: 30-45 min
Category: Family, Children, Animals, Racing, Adventure, Dice Rolling
Similar to: Candyland, Chutes, and Ladders, Sorry!
Main Objective: Be the first to land on the Jumanji Space in the center of the game board and shout “Jumanji!” before the Doomsday Grid gets filled.
Why We Love It: Jumanji is suitable for both beginner and advanced gamers alike, making it an ideal family game. We also love the excitement of rolling the Rescue Dice before the timer runs out, which provides the game an added thrill!
Playing Jumanji the Board Game – What You’ll Need
Everything you will need to play Jumanji can be found in the box.
The Jumanji board game contains the following components:
- 1 Gameboard
- 4 Pawns
- 1 Rhino Figure
- 1 Sand Timer
- 1 Number Die
- 4 Rescue Dice
- 30 Danger Cards
- 1 Card Decoder
- 1 Label Sheet
- 1 Instruction Sheet
