Funko Announces Line Of Disney Board Games

You might have heard Funko Inc. had to recently dump loads and loads of unsold Pop figures in a landfill somewhere. This is probably not a good sign for the future of that product. They’ll have to come up with something quick to pivot to if they want to stay in business. How about using their deal with Disney to create some board games?

Funko announced four board games (plus one puzzle) that use Disney characters are coming to shops this spring, each emblazoned with the Funko logo in the corner. Here’s what they’re all about…

Disney Animated Game
Work together like the team at the famous Walt Disney Animation Studios to create movie magic! Produce five classic Disney films using detailed background art, vibrant paint colors, and lively sound to bring cherished stories to life on the screen. But watch out! The infamous Villains of your feature films will rush your deadlines and create all the calamity they can. As a team, you’ll use the strengths of the Animation Studio—Heart, Focus, Inspiration, Grit, and Teamwork—to vanquish the Villains and finish your films in time!
Ages 10+ for 2-4 players
MSRP: $34.99

Our comments: An unexpected subject for a Disney-branded board game. When you think about it this is something where the villains use tactics actual Disney bosses have used to torture their workers. Wonder if union-busting is a legal move. If they want to be accurate…

Disney Villains Sinister Spoons Game
An uproarious party game of unleashing your inner Villain! Have a game night inspired by Maleficent, Jafar, Captain Hook, and Ursula. Shout out their famous catchphrases, and match other players with high fives, sword fights, and other villainous actions. Then race to grab a spoon and score! Evil-laugh your way to victory in this fiendish frenzy!
Ages 7+ for 4-8 players
MSRP: $19.99

Our comments: Sinister….SPOONS? Why spoons? Are they hoping The Tick will buy some copies?

Disney and Pixar’s Cars Launch ‘N’ Race Game
Launch your fast-driving friends from Pixar’s “Cars” films on a fun and friendly race. Whoever finishes four laps first wins! But watch out! Too much speed can send them crashing through Tail Light Caverns—and on a wild ride back to the checkered flag! Play head-to-head against one opponent, or team up and speed to the finish together!
Ages 3+ for 2 players or teams
MSRP: $19.99

Our comments: The Cars movies have taken a lot of heat from die-hard Pixar fans for being the first franchise to truly blemish the studio’s reputation. But they’re still here and they’re not going away no matter how loud anyone yells at them. They’re meant for a younger audience anyway. Notice the age difference between this and the previous games.

Something Wild! Disney Mickey Mouse Card Game – Steamboat Willie 
Description: A fast-paced, light card game for the whole family! Featuring a collectible Steamboat Willie Pop! figure, as well as memorable characters from the iconic animated film. Play Character Cards in sets and runs to score points. Power Cards add fun new twists to the classic card gameplay. Combine with other Something Wild! games to add more characters, Pop! figures, and Powers to your game!
Ages 6+ for 2-4 players
MSRP: $8.99

Our comments: Did you know the Steamboat Willie short — and the original incarnation of Mickey that stars in it — will become public domain next year? That means, potentially, YOU could sell a Steamboat Willie Mickey Mouse card game in 2024. Just keep in mind copyright and trademark are two separate things, so the one stipulation is that it must be clear the game is not a Disney product. If Disney senses confusion on the consumer’s part, they will sue. Good luck with that.

Pop! Puzzles – Disney Encanto, Disney Alice in Wonderland, Disney Beauty and the Beast
Piece together your favorite Pop! characters. Our puzzles feature Funko Pop! stylized artwork featuring an original illustration inspired by your favorite Disney films. Each 500-piece puzzle has a glare-free matte finish, precise interlocking fit, and ribbon-cut pieces for a great puzzling experience! All Pop! Puzzles are 18” x 24” in size, and are sold separately.
For all ages
MSRP: $14.99

Our comments: Encanto 2 when? It makes a lot more sense than announcing a Toy Story 5.