World’s First Self-Moving Jumanji Board Replica

After nearly 3 years of development, I’ve finally been able to integrate self-moving tokens to this realistic replica. Not only do the tokens move by themselves but they also respond to the exact dice roll of the player in an interactive manner. The game also keeps track of who is trapped in the jungle, how many lives a player has left, and if a 5 or 8 is rolled to release a player from the jungle. Later I’ll make a longer video to show the full gameplay including self homing of the tokens before and after a game, as well as a winning and losing game. Currently I am working on making the motor noise quieter but this is the first working prototype.

[@iankane1733]

Unbelievable. How does this not have millions of views?

[@RanaRene2022]

Very exciting to see. I would suggest maybe having a setting that would randomly play the Jumanji drums from time to time when the game is closed like in the movie. You can turn the setting on and off and control volume. Of course, I would buy this if you ever sell them.

[@nickwerner7983]

You are amazing! Exactly like the movie.

[@k8tostrophic291]

This is amazing

[@fitzdizzel48]

Fantastic work!

[@Fireocity_]

That's insane! Such an amazing replica!

[@AckleyAttackTV]

Okay, I gotta say, that is just absolutely amazing. It actually closely resemble on how it was in the movie. I would've loved to get my hands on that with everything showcased here. It is that fantastic. :)

[@danieldirocco2126]

Thanks!

[@dcmonsterreviews2987]

I will pay for this. Most definitely

[@GamebombCentral]

It's great! Very interesting, what is the principle of the mechanism for movement? I was planning to use Cable-Driven parallel Robot 2D

[@RomGree]

Maybe something like railways cut out under the board

[@k8tostrophic291]

What’s a price tag look like on a finished version of this

[@bronypal4030]

Dude, that’s so cool! How were you able to make the game recognize the value of the dice rolls?

[@noemad5391]

It's Bluetooth controlled. However I tinkered with an idea where you have a dice with magnets on each side of varying strengths. And an electro magnet underneath to read the the magnetic pull and calculate the total of the dice

[@danielchan1668]

Extremely impressive proof of concept, although the movement is a little off from the actual roll, I watch your career with great interest :)

[@danieldirocco2126]

Thanks for your comment! Yes it needs a bit of optimization. I will post a new video soon with sound over the movement to hide the motor noise a bit.

[@RomGree]

@@danieldirocco2126 Are there 4 motors?

[@danieldirocco2126]

Yes

[@Fractorification]

How did you do this?! This is mind blowing! 🤯

[@PokerBratJr]

Wow, Amazing!!!

[@danailsabev9886]

I just watched most of your videos and it’s so cool. Can you tell me price, if you are selling them.

[@tristindurocher-batley4780]

Let me know if you can apply this to a noble collection replica and if so put up a link when it’ll be available for sale because I might consider modifying my replica from noble collection to do this since I’ve been fascinated by the jumanji board from the movie since I was a small child and even though I got my noble collection replica last year it does leave my birthday and maybe even Christmas present up to whatever switch game is coming out around said time and this year even though my 26th birthday was 4 days ago I still have to wait 10 more to get my birthday present that should be a hint to those who can do the math anyway I did subscribe when I discovered this video so I’ll be updated for next time

[@danieldirocco2126]

This is probably not a DIY project for most people. Also, the playing field is custom machined so you wouldn’t be able to use the stock board.

[@Bluethunderboom]

This is very elaborate the one is from the Jumanji film.

[@jahzd4028]

Awesome job man! You should sell your idea to a major toy comany. Try getting in touch with Mattel or Hasbro and maybe one day they can mass produce Jumanji Boards. 👍

[@danieldirocco2126]

Thanks! Would be cool. I’m not sure if there are enough fans out there that would pay for a premium product like this to make it worth their while.

[@TheFranzkfk]

@@danieldirocco2126 I will definitely buy it.

[@cocoawarrior8912]

@@danieldirocco2126 You'd be surprised, considering there's one right here. Also, your kit isn't on etsy anymore. Any reasons why?

[@danieldirocco2126]

Ha, ok! I just haven’t restocked it but I can put more together.

[@RomGree]

They will never produce quality games…. They could spend maximum 2-7$ on production 😂🤦‍♂️… I worked with them in past….

[@fabien67]

Hello Daniel. Your work is fantastic! Did you start with the Noble Collection version of the game? If you ever think of selling it, would it be possible to get just the central automatic module? I believe for the Bluetooth version you are considering a new prototype of the entire game, right?

[@danieldirocco2126]

Hi, thank you! Yes I did start with that game. I still sell the kits to build your own on Etsy

[@fabien67]

@@danieldirocco2126 can u give me some info about that kit, price etc...?

[@danieldirocco2126]

therealjumanji.etsy.com/listing/1110861808

[@thevintagetechguy]

I am losing my shit right now.

[@sonicfreak04]

can you link your etsy store?

[@SAC1301]

How can I purchase one of these from you?

[@arnymon9340]

Okay, how much dear sir?

[@2288sharingan]

Well done mate. Wanna swap 😂

[@RomGree]

Amazing Job Daniel, how and when we can buy diy kit??))

[@danieldirocco2126]

Thanks! This mod is quite a bit more challenging than the original. I’m still working out some kinks to make it more robust. This would require custom fabrication of the playing field, so likely something I would need to do from my end.

[@RomGree]

@@danieldirocco2126 You can make different kits, the first one will be for experienced ones users - where you need to do everything yourself, it will start to bring you sales already)) and the second kit is for beginners, where you will already add extra details, but it will be much more expensive!) We are really looking forward to your kits to bring your magnificent creations to our homes:) Also you can write at the end of the game titles as "Created by Daniel DiRocco" everyone should know the author of the miracle. (to all kits) ps i bought first one ;)

[@lemei.]

What!!?? 🖤

[@shanthir9502]

How much price

[@thevintagetechguy]

I will pay for this! Would love to order one!

[@michalmichal5267]

wow

[@toshley6192]

The pieces aren't moving the correct number of spaces.. Second player rolled a 3 and it only moved 2 spaces. 3rd player rolled a 5 but it only moved 4 spaces. 4th player rolled a 9 but it only moved 7 spaces 1st player's second turn rolled an 8 and it moved 10 spaces. Otherwise this is amazing

[@danieldirocco2126]

It’s not perfectly calibrated yet but you’ll notice that each path isn’t exactly the same size spaces, so this makes it difficult to be 100% accurate

[@arturincloud9892]

I'm developing it with bluetooth dices too

[@danieldirocco2126]

Good luck! Would like to see your finished product

[@lindseyjefford5018]

No I will