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Gamewright Forbidden Desert – The Cooperative Strategy Survival Desert Board Game Multi-colored, 5"

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Age Range (Description) 10 years
Number of Players 2+
Brand Gamewright
Theme Fantasy
Material Sand

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  • Thirst for Survival
  • 2 to 5 players
  • Playing time: 45 minutes
  • Playing instructions included
  • Ages 10 and up

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Gear up for a thrilling adventure to recover a legendary flying machine buried deep in the ruins of an ancient desert city. You'll need to coordinate with your teammates and use every available resource if you hope to survive the scorching heat and relentless sandstorm. Find the flying machine and escape before you all become permanent artifacts of the Forbidden Desert. Contains 49 cards, 48 sand markers, 24 tiles, 6 pawns, 5 water level markers, 4 flying machine parts, 1 flying machine model, 1 sand storm meter, 1 sand storm meter stand, 1 sand storm level marker and rules of play.

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Gear up for a thrilling adventure to recover a legendary flying machine buried deep in the ruins of an ancient desert city. You'll need to coordinate with your teammates and use every available resource if you hope to survive the scorching heat and relentless sandstorm. Find the flying machine and escape before you all become permanent artifacts of the Forbidden Desert. Contains 49 cards, 48 sand markers, 24 tiles, 6 pawns, 5 water level markers, 4 flying machine parts, 1 flying machine model, 1 sand storm meter, 1 sand storm meter stand, 1 sand storm level marker and rules of play.

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Gamewright

Island

Desert

Sky

Forbidden Island

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!

It’s a great honor to introduce the latest creation by cooperative game master, Matt Leacock. There are so many things we love about this unique game: from the rich illustrations, to the collaborative nature of play, to the innovative set of rules, to the infinite possibilities generated by the tiles and cards. Don’t be surprised if your pulse starts pounding faster soon after you start playing – it’s a game that instantly generates an electrifying atmosphere of tension and excitement!

Forbidden Desert

Gear up for a thrilling adventure to recover a legendary flying machine buried deep in the ruins of an ancient desert city. You'll need to coordinate with your teammates and use every available resource if you hope to survive the scorching heat and relentless sandstorm. Find the flying machine and escape before you all become permanent artifacts of the forbidden desert!

In Forbidden Desert, a thematic sequel to Forbidden Island, players take on the roles of brave adventurers who must throw caution to the wind and survive both blistering heat and blustering sand in order to recover a legendary flying machine buried under an ancient desert city. While featuring cooperative gameplay similar to Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert is a fresh, new game based around an innovative set of mechanisms such as an ever-shifting board, individual resource management, and a unique method for locating the flying machine parts.

Forbidden Sky

Soar to dizzying heights in this electrifying cooperative adventure! Work as a team to explore a mysterious platform that floats at the center of a savage storm. Connect a circuit of cables to launch a secret rocket - all before you are struck by lightning or blown off to the depths below. It’s a high-wire act that will test your team’s capacity for courage and cooperation. One false step and you all could be grounded… permanently!

The saga continues! What started off as a simple island adventure has evolved into an ever-developing storyline. From ocean, to desert, and now to the sky, this latest installment takes you to new heights with several novel challenges, including collectively planning a terrain using only limited information, and constructing a real electrical circuit.

Island Desert Sky
Forbidden Island Forbidden Desert Forbidden Sky
Customer Reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
3,614
4.6 out of 5 stars
1,616
Number of Players 2-4 Players 2-5 Players 2-5 Players
Ages 10+ 10+ 10+
Length of Game Time 30 Minutes 45 Minutes 60 Minutes
Game Type Card Game Card Game Card Game
Game Theme Adventure Adventure Adventure
Awards Mensa Select, 2011 Spiel des Jahres Finalist, MTV Geek, Top Board Game of 2010, BoardgameGeek.com Golden Geek Award, Games Magazine Top 100 Game, Parents' Choice Recommended, and FunFare All Star Award

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Over the years our family has grown to over 150 games and countless happy players. The thousands of letters we receive from kids, parents, grandparents, and teachers tell us our hearts are in the right place. Thank you for inviting us into your home and for playing with Gamewright!

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    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
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    Customers say

    Customers like the speed, ease of setup, value, connectivity and connectivity of the tabletop game. They mention that it's very quick to play, the mechanics are simple to understand and the game can be completed in 45 minutes. They are also happy with appearance, replay value, and quality. However, some customers have different opinions on ease of use.

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    661 customers mention639 positive22 negative

    Customers are happy with the quality of the game. They mention that it has great game mechanics and replayability, and is fun to play with any number of players. The game is good for families, couples, or game groups looking for something different. The characters feel useful to the party and you can strategize well depending on what items and actions you take. The rules and gameplay seem flexible enough that they can easily be modified as desired.

    "...It's similar enough to feel familiar, and different enough to feel fresh and fun. Highly recommended to fan of Forbidden Island and Newcomers alike!..." Read more

    "...theme is great, the game comes in this lovely tin and has nice physical pieces of your broken ship that come together at the end..." Read more

    "...The cards are thick and sturdy, and I like the box is a metal tin that will hold up well over time." Read more

    "...Great game for 2-5 players that is quick, co-op, and still a good challenge yet something you could still play with children probably years and..." Read more

    256 customers mention192 positive64 negative

    Customers like the ease of setup of the tabletop game. They say it's straightforward and the mechanics of the game are easy to quickly grasp. The game is great fun and the rules are simple to understand. It's cooperative and challenging, with varying difficulty levels and cooperative game-play.

    "...The artwork is fantastic. The gameplay is actually much simpler than it sounds, and its easy to get going right away...." Read more

    "...Great game for 2-5 players that is quick, co-op, and still a good challenge yet something you could still play with children probably years and..." Read more

    "...Once you have played to the end of your first game, it's not difficult to set up and play your next one without having to go back to the book to..." Read more

    "...This is a really fun game - and really hard!..." Read more

    70 customers mention70 positive0 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the board game. They mention it's beautifully designed, with good graphics and a captivating game concept. The desert theme is great, and the adventure/survival concept and artwork are fantastic. Overall, customers find the game to be a very well designed and unique game that will be loved by all.

    "...The artwork is fantastic. The gameplay is actually much simpler than it sounds, and its easy to get going right away...." Read more

    "This is one of my favorite co-operative games! The desert theme is great, the game comes in this lovely tin and has nice physical pieces of your..." Read more

    "...It's just so well designed. Kudos to the designers!" Read more

    "...The tin looks really nice and arrived dent free for me...." Read more

    47 customers mention47 positive0 negative

    Customers like the connectivity of the game. They mention that it works well with two or five players, is challenging, and fun. The game has lots of interaction and strategy, and it can be a deep group challenge to win. It is good for problem solving, communication skills, and selling your ideas.

    "...The "treasure hunting" mechanic works extremely well and makes the game exciting, as does the moving storm and draining water levels...." Read more

    "...Great game for 2-5 players that is quick, co-op, and still a good challenge yet something you could still play with children probably years and..." Read more

    "...This game also plays really well with only 2 players!" Read more

    "...Pros:-Works well for 2-5 players, and has an adjustment in gameplay and strategy so that it's fun and a little different for whatever number..." Read more

    38 customers mention38 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the game. They mention it's worth the money, a fun game for the money and has great quality for the price. Customers also appreciate the great replay value, saying that it'll last long and be refreshingly new.

    "...This game is an outstanding value and whole lot of fun. If you enjoyed Forbidden Desert and want to try something new I highly recommend it...." Read more

    "...I bought "Forbidden Desert" because of its cheaper price point, solid reviews, build-quality, and because it is a modular game...." Read more

    "...don't have either, I slightly prefer this one, but it is also shiny and new, so it's hard to recommend one over the other!..." Read more

    "...This game is easy to set up and infinitely re-playable. A superb value for the money." Read more

    36 customers mention34 positive2 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the replay value of the game. They mention that it has a very high replayability factor, has special abilities, and is faster to play. The replays are more different.

    "...you have, plus the board is always moving/changing so it has a ton of replay-ability...." Read more

    "...4. Lots of replay...." Read more

    "...-High replay value, since the board and distribution of roles is different each time...." Read more

    "...I've only played a few times but I'm sure it's got lots of replayability, with plenty of room in its design for house rules or player-created..." Read more

    31 customers mention27 positive4 negative

    Customers like the speed of the game. They mention that it is very easy to learn and play, with a quick and intense pace that really gets people into it. They also love that the game can be completed in 45 minutes that allows for multiple plays. The game is immediately accessible and easy to understand for any level of game player.

    "...gameplay is actually much simpler than it sounds, and its easy to get going right away...." Read more

    "...Great game for 2-5 players that is quick, co-op, and still a good challenge yet something you could still play with children probably years and..." Read more

    "...Immediately accessible/easy to understand for any level of game player•..." Read more

    "I like this game, but I just don't feel like it's a 5 star game. It's quick and easy to learn, it's fun and enjoyable, but for one reason or another..." Read more

    68 customers mention35 positive33 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the game. Some mention that it's constantly changing and challenging it can sometimes be to win, while others say that the rules are intuitive enough that even if no one has ever played. The game is challenging and the challenge is high enough that it came down to the last few card flips. However, some customers say that it is confusing to learn at first and that the winning ratio is much lower.

    "...In addition to the rules being well done, the game also has great items, there are no bad ones...." Read more

    "...Next time we will have to up the difficulty level. The rules are also slightly more complex, but I think that kids who get one will get the..." Read more

    "...It seems more complicated than it is. The rule book is pretty clear on how you are supposed to play...." Read more

    "...Cons:-Very high luck element...." Read more

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    Robert Perez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 11, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun game, but the tiles have imperfections!
    Reviewed in Germany on June 17, 2020
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun game, but the tiles have imperfections!
    Reviewed in Germany on June 17, 2020
    EDIT: Gamewright instantly contacted me back and they will send me new tiles in a few weeks.
    The game is very nice, we played two rounds yesterday. Sadly the backside of the main game tiles have imperfections (small black or white dots). Therefore you could remember the tiles and break the game.
    I will contact Gamewright and hope they can send us some new tiles.

    German:
    EDIT: Ich habe Gamewright kontaktiert und sie werden mir freundlicher weise neue Spielkarten zusenden.
    Leider haben die Rückseiten der Spielkärtchen Flecken. Dadurch ist es möglich sich die Karten zu merken und dadurch eine wichtige Spielmechanik zu umgehen. Ich werde Gamewright deswegen kontaktieren und hoffe, dass sie mir bessere Spielkärtchen zuschicken.
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    M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Simple" y rápido juego cooperativo
    Reviewed in Spain on February 23, 2020
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    NeuroEmergent
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun game whether you're playing with 2 or 5 players.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2017
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun game whether you're playing with 2 or 5 players.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2017
    Forbidden Desert is made by Matt Leacock, who has created a whole host of fun, cooperative board games. The reason I even looked up Forbidden Desert (and the similar Forbidden Island) is because I played Pandemic. While Pandemic lacks a moving board, the rule set is somewhat similar. You get four moves per turn to perform several different actions.

    The goal of Forbidden Desert is for you and your friends to reassemble your broken flying machine while navigating the perils of the desert. At its simplest level, it reminds me of playing Ravensburger Labyrinth, a great game in its own right; although, that game was about messing with your opponents. Forbidden Desert, on the other hand, requires you to work together... or burn to death trying. I absolutely love the concept of moving tiles. Something about its inherent simplicity while still having a different board every play-through is enjoyable.

    My friends and I have been getting more and more into board games. Thanks to their variety, imagination, and sometimes strategic complexity, they're making a comeback into our get-together gaming rotation. However, I didn't buy this simply to play with my friends. Sometimes, my wife and I want to disconnect, chill, and play something off-screen. Forbidden Desert (and Island) are perfectly playable with 2 people. 3 or more ups the chaos, but the base experience is still fun with limited players.

    Rather than get into the mechanics, I highly recommend you Google "how to play forbidden desert." There's a great YouTube video by "Board Simple" that explains the game concept as well as mechanics in detail. I'll leave the link in the comment section below my review as well. Just click the comments link if you're so inclined.

    •• Conclusion ••

    Overall, this game is great for 3-5 players... or simply 2. The game play is elegant, and I love the shifting board, ensuring no two play-throughs are the exact same. The rules don't take long to learn, and you won't be diving into the rule book every single play-through to figure things out. I highly recommend it, especially at around the $30 mark. You could do way worse for hours upon hours of playtime.
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    Marco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bell gioco però un po' complicato
    Reviewed in Italy on October 3, 2019
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