Forbidden Island game by Gamewright features an adventurous artwork depicting a lighthouse on a fantastical island coastline, surrounded by lush vegetation and ocean waves. The game is suitable for 2-4 players aged 10 and up, encouraging teamwork and strategy to escape the island.
The game 'Forbidden Island' by Gamewright displayed in its box alongside game components. The box features vibrant artwork depicting an ancient island with ruins. Included are player pieces in various colors, cards, and a water level tracker. The layout showcases the island’s tiles and treasures to collect during gameplay, indicating a cooperative adventure for players aged 10 and up.
The back of the Forbidden Island board game box by Gamewright, featuring an adventure theme. It showcases illustrations of game pieces, including characters and island cards, along with a brief description of gameplay mechanics and content details. The design emphasizes a tropical island setting with vibrant colors and exciting imagery, aimed at players aged 10 and up.
Forbidden Island is a cooperative board game by Gamewright featuring an illustrated box top showing a lighthouse and a beautiful island landscape. The game includes various components laid out on a surface, such as player pawns in blue, green, and red, game cards depicting different locations, action cards like 'Waters Rise!', and user guides. The colorful design and intriguing artwork suggest adventure and strategy, making it ideal for ages 10 and up and for 2 to 4 players.
Forbidden Island board game by Gamewright featuring an adventurous design. The box showcases a scenic view of a lighthouse on an island with lush greenery and vibrant colors, suitable for 2-4 players aged 10 and up.
The back of the Forbidden Island board game from Gamewright, depicting game components and instructions. The design includes illustrations of various treasures, player pieces, and a flooded island theme. It shows a group of adventurers working together to collect treasures while avoiding rising waters. The box features detailed graphics, vibrant colors, and a warning about small parts, suitable for ages 10 and up, designed for 2 to 4 players.
The game Forbidden Island by Gamewright features a colorful cover art depicting a mysterious island with a lighthouse, tropical vegetation, and a sunset background. Designed for 2-4 players, the game invites players aged 10 and above on an adventurous journey to treasure hunting and strategic gameplay. The title is prominently displayed at the top.
Forbidden Island board game by Gamewright displayed in its metal tin. The set includes various game pieces, cards, and a water level indicator. The artwork features a tropical island scene with an ancient tower and vibrant colors, emphasizing adventure and teamwork.

Forbidden Island

Gamewright SKU: 14108 Barcode: 759751003173

$23.99

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.

For those who enjoy Forbidden Island, a follow-up project by Gamewright titled Forbidden Desert was released in 2013.

From the publisher's website:

Dare to discover Forbidden Island! Join a team of fearless adventurers on a do-or-die mission to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise. Your team will have to work together and make some pulse-pounding maneuvers, as the island will sink beneath every step! Race to collect the treasures and make a triumphant escape before you are swallowed into the watery abyss!

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