Bring Dinosaurs Back to Life...Again...in Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar

Bring Dinosaurs Back to Life...Again...in Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar
Board Game Publisher: Funko Games
At Gen Con 2021, U.S. publisher Funko Games teased an upcoming title based on the Jurassic Park IP:


And here's another pic of the miniature in its natural(?) environment:

From gallery of W Eric Martin

So teensy. So wee. Surely this dinosaur is dangerous only as a choking hazard?

Tis not to be as Funko Games has now announced a mid-2022 release for Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar from the Prospero Hall design team, and you can be sure that this dinosaur will be joined by a few pals who will wreck the island once again. It's in their blood, right? Why would we think otherwise? Cue Ian Malcolm:

From gallery of W Eric Martin

No, not that one — the other one:

From gallery of W Eric Martin

Yeah, that's it.

Anyway, here's an overview of this 2-4 player game that will hit Kickstarter on March 22, 2022:
Quote:
Welcome to Isla Nublar, where you and other scientists, dreamers, and schemers will build an attraction like no other. Take on the role of visionaries John Hammond and Simon Masrani, visiting scientists Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler and Dr. Ian Malcolm, sharp-minded park personnel Claire Dearing and Dr. Henry Wu, and many more, each playing a vital part in the island's legacy.

Board Game: Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar

Together, you will transform Isla Nublar into an astonishing paradise where awe-struck visitors encounter creatures never before seen by human eyes. Decide where to build park facilities, dinosaur enclosures, and guest attractions — and keep employees and visitors safe from the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, colossal Brachiosaurus, clever Velociraptor, and other threats.

Board Game: Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar

In Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar, you play through twelve adventures in which you customize an entirely unique game board and breed new dinosaurs you cannot unmake. Your team's fateful choices will have a lasting impact, creating your own Isla Nublar story. Your experience will culminate in an endlessly replayable game of your own creation.
Board Game: Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar

Playing time per adventure is 90-150 minutes, with the promise of locations, events, and characters from the entire Jurassic franchise and a uniquely replayable game following the final adventure.

Board Game: Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar
Aw, friends have arrived — and even more friends in mystery boxes...


Update, Dec. 7, 2021: Funko Games has now posted a teaser video about the game:

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