Comic Book Gamingreported that a new board game based onOnly Murders in the Buildingis coming soon to retailers. Created by Funko Games, a subsidiary of Goliath Games, the new board game is based on Hulu’s hit TV seriesOnly Murders in the Buildingandcontains the vital murder mystery element. As described on Amazon, the game involves searching for clues throughout the Arconia, connecting the clues via tiles in the center, and determining who the murderer is.
The new game is one of the first to be released since the acquisition of Funko Games by Goliath Games. In January of 2024, Goliath Games acquired Funko Games, sealing a deal between the two respected and popular game companies. The deal is compiled of a multi-year licensing agreement allowing Goliath to be the exclusive distributor of Funko’s existing catalog, as well as collaborating on new releases in which Funko will receive royalties. CEO of Goliath, Jochanan Golad, highly regards Funko Games and its recently expanded portfolio from Forrest-Pruzan.
“We look forward to bringing the Funko brand and style to the game aisle in new and innovative ways… We believe we’re a perfect fit to partner with Funko to develop and distribute games on a global level.”
Following the release of Prospero Hall employees, key creators for Funko Gaming, reports of the deal circulated quickly. Interim CEO of Funko, Mike Lunsford,believes the partnership will streamline the businessby focusing on its assets and intends to use the proceeds from this transaction to reduce its debt.
“We believe that Goliath’s size and scale, as well as their intimate knowledge of the global games and toys market, make them a strong partner for Funko in the board game category.”
Funko Games has had no shortage of releases over the last few years, such as the board game FunkoVerse: Strategy Game and the card game Something Wild! Both of these include various themed versions, such as Marvel,Harry Potter, Star Wars, or other franchises. One of the first games by Goliath and Funko’s team-up was Bitty Pop! Chase, a game using the popular Bitty Pops, was immediately popular with several different licenses after its release earlier this year.
Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Is Nearly Here
One of the most popular original shows on Hulu,Only Murders in the Building,stars Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin. Created, written, and executive produced by Martin and John Hoffman, the show follows three characters through theirbond of true crimepodcasts. After a murder occurs in their building, they use their knowledge to become real-life sleuths. Each season follows the whodunit aspect of a murder mystery with twists and turns in every episode.
Selena Gomez Plays it Cool Addressing Possible Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building
Selena Gomez is open to anything in regard to the future of Only Murders in the Building but is content with the show’s legacy.
The most recent season received 21 Emmy nominations, and each main character has been nominated individually for their performance. The upcoming fourth season of the show is officially detailed as “Continuing from the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles' stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio’s investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles, where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast.” Cast members include Gomez, Short, and Martin, as well as Da’Vine Rudolph, Meryl Streep, and Jane Lynch.New Season 4 charactersinclude Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani, Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, and more.
The new season will premiere on Hulu on August 27. The game, “Only Murders in the Building Board Game,” is expected to be released on October 31 and is available for pre-order on Amazon. It’s recommended for ages eight and up and is currently listed at $29.
Only Murders in the Building
Only Murders in the Buildingis streaming on Hulu.
