Indiana Jones Board Game Adventures: Every New Funko Games Title Explained
Four New Indiana Jones Board Games From Funko Games
Funko Games, the multi-award-winning tabletop studio behind titles like Jaws and Horrified, has partnered with Lucasfilm to release four new Indiana Jones board games targeting players of all ages and skill levels. Three of the four titles arrived on store shelves on April 10, with the fourth following on June 18 exclusively at Target. The lineup spans puzzle adventures, cooperative strategy, party games, and a casual card game — offering something for every type of Indiana Jones fan.
“Working with Lucasfilm on Indiana Jones has been a dream,” said Funko Games Head Deirdre Cross. “Our new product line offers a wide variety of enjoyable and challenging gameplay experiences for players of all levels, while capturing the excitement and adventure of the Indiana Jones franchise.”
Indiana Jones Cryptic
Indiana Jones Cryptic is Funko Games’s newest entry in their “Puzzles and Pathways Adventures” series, described as an interactive mystery game for one or more players. It spans three distinct adventures based on the first three films in the franchise. Players use reasoning, inference, and creative thinking to solve layered puzzles, following clues from Dr. Jones’ notebook as they navigate tombs, temples, and booby-trapped ruins.
- Ages: 10+
- Players: 1 or more
- MSRP: $34.99
- Availability: Now available
Indiana Jones: Throw Me the Idol!
Throw Me the Idol! is a physical party game for two competing teams: Team Indy versus Team Belloq. Twelve rounds of card-based and physical challenges drive the action, with players dodging arrows, facing traps, and racing to grab the Golden Idol before the opposing team. The variable setup ensures each session plays out differently, letting players recreate scenes from the films with custom components.
- Ages: 7+
- Players: 2–7
- MSRP: $22.99
- Availability: Now available
Something Wild!: Indiana Jones
Something Wild! is Funko Games’s ongoing casual card game series, and the Indiana Jones edition brings in characters from the original trilogy alongside a collectible Indiana Jones Pocket Pop! figure used as a game piece. Character Cards score points through sets and runs. Power Cards introduce special twists to the standard card play. The game is designed to combine with other Something Wild! editions, expanding the roster of characters and movers.
- Ages: 6+
- Players: 2–4
- MSRP: $8.99
- Availability: Now available
Indiana Jones: Sands of Adventure
Sands of Adventure is the most strategically involved Indiana Jones board game in the set. It is a fully cooperative experience for two to four players, with each player taking the role of a franchise character: Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood, Sallah, or Marcus Brody. The group works together to recover the Ark of the Covenant from Tanis before it falls into enemy hands. Three villains stand in the way — Colonel Dietrich, Major Toht, and Dr. René Belloq — along with a sand timer mechanic that can trigger a frantic real-time phase mid-round.
When the sand timer tips over, the standard turn sequence is replaced by a rapid card-matching phase. Players must chain attacks by matching colors or symbols to the previous card played, racing to reduce the villain’s health before time runs out. According to BoardGameGeek’s listing for Sands of Adventure, the real-time mechanic is a highlight of the design, keeping all players at the table on edge regardless of whose turn it is.
- Ages: 8+
- Players: 2–4
- MSRP: $29.99
- Availability: June 18, 2023 at Target
How Funko Games Approaches Licensed Tabletop Design
Funko Games has built a reputation for creating accessible, thematic licensed titles that translate beloved IPs into engaging table experiences. The Indiana Jones lineup follows the same formula: a mix of complexity levels, a range of player counts, and mechanics that echo the tone of the source material. Fans of other tabletop adaptations of major entertainment franchises — like the Jaws board game or Star Wars Villainous: Scum and Villainy — will find familiar energy in this lineup. Funko Games has confirmed that future Indiana Jones titles are in development, with more details expected later in the year. IGN’s coverage of the Funko Games reveal highlighted the breadth of the lineup as a sign that the studio is treating the license with serious investment rather than a one-off release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indiana Jones: Sands of Adventure cooperative or competitive?
It is a fully cooperative strategy game. All players work together as a team to defeat villains and recover the Ark of the Covenant before time runs out.
How does the sand timer work in Sands of Adventure?
During their turns, players roll threat dice that may force them to add gems to an Anubis sand timer. When the timer fills and tips, a real-time phase begins: players rapidly play cards matching color or symbol to chain attacks against the villain before the sand runs out.
What happens if the villain is not defeated in the real-time phase?
If the villain survives, the group is penalized at the start of the next round, making subsequent confrontations harder. It creates escalating pressure across the game session.
How many players can play Throw Me the Idol?
Throw Me the Idol! supports 2 to 7 players, making it one of the most group-friendly titles in the set.
Can Something Wild!: Indiana Jones be combined with other Something Wild! games?
Yes. The series is designed to expand by combining sets. Additional Indiana Jones characters, Pocket Pop! movers, and Power Cards from other Something Wild! editions can all be mixed into the same game.
