Young Judy & Peter Shepherd discover the board game Jumanji in their new house. But when they begin to play they release wild animals along with Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), a grown man who has been trapped inside the game since he was 12 years old. Together they must seek out Alan's friend Sarah (Bonnie Hunt) & re-enter the game to win. In doing so they have to face elephants, lions, & the big game hunter Van Pelt.