- Originally conceived as a direct sequel to Jumanji (1995). The visual effects supervisor on that film, Ken Ralston, was lined up to direct before Columbia abandoned the project in favor of adapting Zathura.
- While the film was being made, Jonah Bobo (Danny) lost four teeth, so the filmmakers made 'flippers' or fake teeth that he wore, since the movie takes place in only a day.
- The video game that Danny is playing before Walter turns it off is Jak 3 (2004) (VG). Danny also has a poster for this game in his room.
- The television show Walter was watching is "SportsCenter" (1979), a program on ESPN.
- There is a sticker for Tenacious D on the stereo in the bathroom
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- SPOILER: The Numbers Spun by Danny & Walter (respectively) are as follows: (5, 9+Move ahead 2 spaces), (4,8), (7,6+Move ahead 4 spaces), (6,8), (6,8), (8 - Move back 2 spaces, 9), (9 - Move back 1 space, 3 - Move back 3 spaces), (1 + Move ahead 9 spaces - Danny Wins the Game)
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