“Life finds a way,” and so does the passionate team at Prospero Hall, the acclaimed development studio of Funko Games, who has created a legacy game based on a blockbuster entertainment franchise — Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar, which will be launching on Kickstarter on March 22, 2022.
Known for its inventive game mechanics and gorgeous design, Prospero Hall delivers more than 24 hours of customizable, unique gameplay that transforms into an endlessly replayable board game upon completion of the final adventure.
The game concept, based on the Jurassic World franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, was announced this September at Gen Con. The game takes you through storylines found in all five films in the Jurassic World franchise – from the creation of “Jurassic Park,” through the fall of the “Jurassic World” theme park! Over the course of 12 thrilling adventures, you will transform Isla Nublar into an astonishing paradise, build your own vision of the theme park, and breed new dinosaurs. Each adventure takes about two hours to complete – delivering more than 24 hours of rich, immersive game play experiences.
Players can team up and play as familiar characters such as Dr. John Hammond, Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler, Claire Dearing, Owen Grady, and more fan favorites and all new characters while developing the park and unlocking new dinosaurs. Each decision made during play will uniquely and permanently affect the course of the game, resulting in dramatically different outcomes.
“We always aim to create games we want to play around stories and characters we love most,” said Deirdre Cross, Vice President of Prospero Hall. “This project has been in development for years, which has allowed us to experiment and innovate. We believe we are redefining the legacy game genre in a way that will surprise and delight tabletop and Jurassic World fans.”
Gameplay begins with detailed miniatures of four dinosaurs: Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, and Triceratops. As players research and expand the park, they will unlock more dinosaurs from the mystery boxes while keeping park employees and visitors safe. The players’ experience will culminate in an endlessly replayable game shaped by their own unique park.
Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar will be coming to Kickstarter on March 22, 2022 for $120, distributed by Funko Games. Weighing a whopping 7 pounds, Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar has a unique 1950s art style inspired by the comic books and media that influenced the creation of the beloved franchise.
Those interested in learning more about the game are encouraged to follow the Kickstarter page at funkogames.com/JWLKickstarter for updates and to be notified on launch day.
As the anticipation builds for Prospero Hall’s first Legacy game – the design team invites fans behind the scenes with a new video that delves into the rare and “clever” game mechanics of Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar. From Prospero Hall, the acclaimed development studio of Funko Games, Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar is coming to Kickstarter March 22, 2022.
Like the blockbuster film franchise it’s derived from, story is a crucial aspect to Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar gameplay. As you adventure forward, players shape their own Jurassic Park and the narrative behind it. From building placement to character selection and dinosaur development, every choice leads to a consequence – good or bad. This is intentional, as Prospero Hall Editorial Manager, Ruby Wishnietsky describes, “The best Legacy games are the ones that have that magical combination of story and gameplay.” She adds. “The most exciting moments are when the game throws us the twist.”
Everyone starts the game the same way, with a blank Isla Nublar island, however, that quickly changes as players advance through the 12 adventures. “The island will be your Jurassic Park, it will be your legacy,” states Lead Game Designer, Dexter Stevens. “You are given every opportunity to affect change on the island.”
As the latest video feature describes – your game play doesn’t end after the last legacy adventure. The Prospero Hall team brings decades of inventive game mechanics to ensure the game 65 million years in the making is worth the wait. When you finish the finale adventure, the game transforms into a fully re-playable game with a custom board created by your team of players. “Your version of Isla Nublar is now the setting of an exciting action adventure that you can play as many times as you want,” says Wishnietsky. “The whole game is designed to make you feel like you are in your own exciting Jurassic World adventure.”
Additional gameplay details are revealed in the new featurette. More behind-the-scene looks are set to be released in the coming months. Those interested in learning more about the game are encouraged to sign-up for the newsletter at https://www.funkogames.com/newsletter for updates and to be notified on launch day.