In 1993, SkyBox International capitalized on the popularity of the Jurassic Park franchise by producing a Jurassic Park-themed pogs game. Pogs, a game that gained immense popularity in the early 1990s, involved players using circular cardboard discs—often adorned with various designs or characters—to play a game of skill and chance.
The Jurassic Park Skycaps set included a collection of pogs featuring iconic dinosaurs and characters from the film, allowing fans to engage with the franchise in a new way. Each pog was printed with colorful graphics that showcased memorable elements from the movie, enhancing their appeal to both children and collectors.
Players would stack their pogs and take turns using a heavier “slammer” to hit the stack, with the objective of flipping as many pogs as possible. Any pogs flipped were collected by the player, creating an engaging and competitive game format that encouraged social interaction.
While the pog craze faded by the late 1990s, Jurassic Park Skycaps remain a nostalgic piece of memorabilia for those who enjoyed the game and the franchise. Collectors often seek out these pogs for their unique designs and connection to the Jurassic Park legacy, highlighting how the game successfully merged the excitement of the film with the interactive fun of pogs.
