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Forbidden Island is a visually stunning cooperative board game. Instead of winning by competing with other players like most games, everyone must work together to win the game.
2-4 Players
30 Min
Age 10+
Forbidden Island is a visually stunning cooperative board game. Instead of winning by competing with other players like most games, everyone must work together to win the game. Players take turns moving their pawns around the 'island', which is built by arranging the many beautifully screen-printed tiles before play begins. As the game progresses, more and more island tiles sink, becoming unavailable, and the pace increases. Players use strategies to keep the island from sinking, while trying to collect treasures and items. As the water level rises, it gets more difficult- sacrifices must be made.
What causes this game to truly stand out among co-op and competitive games alike is the extreme detail that has been paid to the physical components of the game. It comes in a sturdy and organized tin of good shelf storage size. The plastic treasure pieces and wooden pawns are well crafted and they fit just right into the box. The cards are durable, well printed, and easy to understand. The island tiles are the real gem: they are screen-printed with vibrant colors, each with a unique and pleasing image.
With multiple levels of difficulty, different characters to choose from (each with a special ability of their own), many optional island formats and game variations available, Forbidden Island has huge replay value. The game can be played by as few as two players and up to four (though it can accommodate five). More players translates into a faster and more difficult game, though the extra help can make all the difference. This is a fun game, tricky for players of almost any age. Selling for under twenty dollars, oddly, Forbidden Island is a rare game of both quality and affordable price.
This is a nice co-op game that works well for 2,3 or 4 players. Found the game a little to easy to beat, despite there been plenty of game mechanics that work to make the players lose. Only 3 stars as replayabilty is not great due to the quick play time and lack of a real risk of losing. For 7 years and up to maybe 10 years it's a great way to introduce them to co-op games.
Quick set-up, easy to explain, great theme. Perfect 30 minute game as a filler on a big board game night or even on its own if time is an issue
brillant and great service, a good company to buy from.
Brilliant game, we're addicted, we got it next day from delivering, which was great surprise in covid time, speedy, professional
I was looking for a game that would play well for 2 people and that wasn't overly complicated. I read some reviews about Forbidden Island and I have to say it's a brilliant game. It's collaborative (that was new for me!), lasts an hour max and it's very entertaining. Very happy with it.
Forbidden Island is a visually stunning cooperative board game. Instead of winning by competing with other players like most games, everyone must work together to win the game. Players take turns moving their pawns around the 'island', which is built by arranging the many beautifully screen-printed tiles before play begins. As the game progresses, more and more island tiles sink, becoming unavailable, and the pace increases. Players use strategies to keep the island from sinking, while trying to collect treasures and items. As the water level rises, it gets more difficult- sacrifices must be made.
What causes this game to truly stand out among co-op and competitive games alike is the extreme detail that has been paid to the physical components of the game. It comes in a sturdy and organized tin of good shelf storage size. The plastic treasure pieces and wooden pawns are well crafted and they fit just right into the box. The cards are durable, well printed, and easy to understand. The island tiles are the real gem: they are screen-printed with vibrant colors, each with a unique and pleasing image.
With multiple levels of difficulty, different characters to choose from (each with a special ability of their own), many optional island formats and game variations available, Forbidden Island has huge replay value. The game can be played by as few as two players and up to four (though it can accommodate five). More players translates into a faster and more difficult game, though the extra help can make all the difference. This is a fun game, tricky for players of almost any age. Selling for under twenty dollars, oddly, Forbidden Island is a rare game of both quality and affordable price.
This is a nice co-op game that works well for 2,3 or 4 players. Found the game a little to easy to beat, despite there been plenty of game mechanics that work to make the players lose. Only 3 stars as replayabilty is not great due to the quick play time and lack of a real risk of losing. For 7 years and up to maybe 10 years it's a great way to introduce them to co-op games.
Quick set-up, easy to explain, great theme. Perfect 30 minute game as a filler on a big board game night or even on its own if time is an issue
brillant and great service, a good company to buy from.
Brilliant game, we're addicted, we got it next day from delivering, which was great surprise in covid time, speedy, professional
I was looking for a game that would play well for 2 people and that wasn't overly complicated. I read some reviews about Forbidden Island and I have to say it's a brilliant game. It's collaborative (that was new for me!), lasts an hour max and it's very entertaining. Very happy with it.