NetEnt announces Jumanji as its latest branded game deal in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment

The leading provider of digital gaming solutions NetEnt has entered into an agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, engaged with film and television merchandising, licensing, and retail opportunities to launch a video slot machine game based on the original Jumanji film.

All set to be released later this year, the new Jumanji game follows the recent launch of the film ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ the holiday blockbuster. This film that has resonated with critics and viewers around the globe equivalently and has to its credit a generation of over $676 million in the global box office.

Henrik Fagerlund, the Chief Product Officer of NetEnt, said: “Being able to secure a deal for another high-profile title showcases the moves we’re making in diversifying our roster of games.”

Jumanji is a great addition to NetEnt’s renowned branded games portfolio alongside the likes of Planet of the Apes™, Guns N’ Roses™ and Motörhead Video Slot™.

Fagerlund added “The original Jumanji movie, which debuted in 1995, remains a moviegoer favorite and continues to demonstrate its cross-generational appeal more than 20 years later! Also, with the recent release of the new film, the Jumanji brand is more popular than ever. We’re excited for the game launch in 2018.”

Attendees at ICE can visit NetEnt’s stand (N3-242) to get a sneak peek of the game. NetEnt will be continuing the tradition at ICE unveiling another branded title at 15:00 on Tuesday, the 6th of February.

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