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Forbidden Island – The Cooperative Strategy Survival Island Board Game,2-4 players

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Brand Gamewright
Material Paper, Plastic
Theme Science Fiction
Genre Strategy
Number of Players 2-4

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  • 2010 Mensa Favorite Brainy Games Winner
  • Join a team of fearless adventurers on a do-or-die mission to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise
  • 2 to 4 players
  • Strategic thinking, problem solving and cooperation required
  • Ages 10 and up
  • Playing time: 30 minutes

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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! The latest creation by cooperative game master, Matt Leacock who created the best seller Pandemic.

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You and your team can be the first to breach the borders of the Archeans' ancient mystical empire in the collaborative card game Forbidden Island, by Gamewright. In this game, teamwork proves essential to locate the Earth Stone, the Statue of the Wind, the Crystal of Fire, and the Ocean's Chalice as the Island floods beneath your feet. Adventure... if you dare!





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  • Ages: Ten and up
  • Requires: Two to four players

At a Glance:

  • Be the first team to breach the borders of the Archeans' ancient mystical empire
  • Locate the Earth Stone, the Statue of the Wind, the Crystal of Fire, and the Ocean's Chalice before the Island sinks
  • Find the treasures through collaborative play and teamwork
  • Stimulates problem-solving and strategic skills





Breach the borders of the Archean empire to locate the four sacred elements. View larger.



Work collaboratively with two to four players to locate the treasure.
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The Legend of the Archeans

This game is centered on the legend of the Archean empire, a civilization that possessed the ability to control the Earth's core elements--fire, wind, water, and earth--through four sacred treasures. These treasures stayed hidden from enemies for years on the Forbidden Island, which was designed to sink if intruders ever attempted to capture them. Set the appropriate water level for your gaming skill, and let the adventures begin!

Capture the Four Sacred Treasures Before the Island Sinks!

Your team of adventurers must work together to keep the Forbidden Island from sinking as you seek the four treasures hidden within. The mission is carried out using different combinations of Flood, Treasure, and Adventurer Cards on the 24 tiles that make up the Forbidden Island. Once you've captured each treasure using the appropriate cards, you must make it to Fools' Landing and escape by helicopter in order to win. If the island sinks before you complete your tasks, the mission ends in defeat.

Use Collaborative Play to Succeed

Each player is dealt an Adventure Card and given a corresponding pawn before the game starts, designating him or her with a certain set of strengths. This game is designed so that instead of competing with other players, you work to find the treasures and find out how to best use each Adventurer's strengths through collaborative play. This stimulates problem-solving and strategy skills.

What's in the Box

Water level marker, water meter, 58 playing cards, 24 island tiles, 6 pawns, 4 treasure figurines, rules of play, Gamewright catalog, and comment card.





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WARNING! WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs of age. ****************************************** Manufacturer recommends this product for children/adults that are 10 years of age and up. ******************************************


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Gamewright was founded in 1994 by four parents whose kids wanted great games. From the start, our mission has remained clear: Create the highest quality family games with outstanding play-value. Guided by themes and experiences that transcend age and salted with a bit of irreverence, our games are designed to foster laughter, learning, friendship and fun.

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
    10,035 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the game really fun for all ages. They say the rules are pretty straight forward and not difficult to understand. They also find the cooperative play to be great and the game pieces well made. Customers also appreciate the stellar components and the quick speed of the game.

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    1,413 customers mention1,367 positive46 negative

    Customers find the game really fun, simple to learn, and has endless possibilities. They also say it's very fun for all ages, entertaining, and enjoyable. Customers also mention that the game is fun for two players, and a great game to challenge people to work together to win. Overall, customers describe the game as a fun party game for a small group.

    "...feel comfortable with, but once you get the hang of it, it is an entertaining and enjoyable addition to a games collection...." Read more

    "...I love that it is fully cooperative because no one gets upset. Everyone wins....or everyone loses....TOGETHER!..." Read more

    "...The rules are simple but a staple part of the game. Great for any age and I mean any my youngest brother played with my grandma and they both loved..." Read more

    "...It plays best with kids because of how straight forward it is...." Read more

    993 customers mention828 positive165 negative

    Customers find the game really simple to learn and play. They say the rules are pretty straightforward and not difficult to understand. They also say the game is relatively easy, but you can make it more difficult. They appreciate the several starting difficulties to choose from, which allow for starting at varied difficulty ratings. Customers also mention that the game has a little bit easier than Pandemic.

    "...The 8 and 10 year old are very much into this game and they are able to make smart, strategic moves...." Read more

    "...The pictures are beautiful and enhance the game. The game can last from anywhere to 15-45. A must have for bored game lovers or if you are just bored." Read more

    "...It’s relatively easy, but you can make it more difficult, and it’s a great gateway game.If that sounds fun to you, get it!..." Read more

    "...the pieces representing the four treasures, and it lets him make meaningful decisions without being overwhelming...." Read more

    856 customers mention842 positive14 negative

    Customers find the cooperativeness of the game nice, great, and first-class. They also say the play avoids the issue of skill and allows all players to talk. Customers also say that the collaborative nature makes it perfect for families as even young children can "win" by simply trying to. The game plays well with 1-4 players and has many difficulty settings.

    "...It's a pure cooperative game, and that works well for us as a family - no one feels bad, we're all in it together...." Read more

    "...I love that it is fully cooperative because no one gets upset. Everyone wins....or everyone loses....TOGETHER!..." Read more

    "...All that to say, the game is good, but will be too light for most adult groups. It plays best with kids because of how straight forward it is...." Read more

    "...And I like it because it scales well in many directions (plays well with 1-4 players, many difficulty settings)..." Read more

    401 customers mention353 positive48 negative

    Customers like the quality of the game. They mention that the game pieces are well-made, the components are stellar, and the tiles are thick and solid. The island cards are sturdy and feature wonderful full-color art. The rules are simple but a staple part of the set. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and quantity of the product.

    "...It has a lot going for it, especially the creative cards and board, but as others have noted - what's with the box for the tokens?..." Read more

    "...old are very much into this game and they are able to make smart, strategic moves...." Read more

    "...The rules are simple but a staple part of the game...." Read more

    "...As with all gamewright games, the components are stellar...." Read more

    297 customers mention288 positive9 negative

    Customers find the speed of the game to be pretty quick, ranging from 20-40 minutes depending on how long they play. They also say the game sets up quickly and moves swiftly, so they don't get bored. Some say the gameplay is quick and tense, while others say it begins fairly leisurely but can feel quite frantic toward the end.

    "...I appreciate that it is a relatively quick game. I can't say enough good things about this game! If you are a game player, this is a must have!" Read more

    "...The insert is excellent. There’s a spot for everything and the game sets up quickly out of the box with a few shuffles or the tiles and two decks of..." Read more

    "...It's a quick game lasting around 30 minutes on average. The cooperative style is very fun...." Read more

    "...The game play for this one is relatively fast compared to its brethren (can be 20min), and I find it more encouraging in teaching new people because..." Read more

    213 customers mention194 positive19 negative

    Customers find the artwork in the game pretty, interesting, and stunning. They also appreciate the beautiful pictures and decorative tin box. Customers also mention that the pieces are nice and the quality of the components impressed them. They say the scenery on the tiles is impressive and the helpful graphics are easy to reference.

    "...The pictures are beautiful and enhance the game. The game can last from anywhere to 15-45. A must have for bored game lovers or if you are just bored." Read more

    "...The art is beautiful and it looks great on the table. The artifacts themselves are very nice plastic molds.Game play is simple...." Read more

    "...As if that weren't enough, it comes in a really nice tin that is small enough to shove in a bag for travel, and it costs next to nothing...." Read more

    "...artwork that reminds me a bit of the computer game Myst, and nifty plastic "treasures" - all packaged in a cool-looking tin with a well-designed box..." Read more

    185 customers mention185 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game well worth the money, and one of the more affordable board games out there. They say it has good replay value, good quality tiles, cards, pawn prices, and trophy pieces. The box itself is worth the trip, and it's eminently winnable when played at the novice level. Overall, customers say it'll be a great addition to your collection.

    "...It is inexpensive, fun, and great even with only two people." Read more

    "...Still well worth the price tag for the evenings of fun we had with it." Read more

    "...The cheap price point (the MSRP is only $15.99) means that Forbidden Island will be likely be one of the best kid gaming investments you're likely..." Read more

    "...The pieces themselves are really nice, and the game is reasonably priced. I think it's just a little too easy for 3 adults to beat...." Read more

    84 customers mention84 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game has decent replayability, high replayability and fun. They say the game is great to play again and again, with varied strategies to win. They also mention that the gameplay keeps getting fresh with the random placement of the Island titles. However, some customers feel the replay value diminishes quickly as they become comfortable with the game.

    "...has nearly infinite replay value (new map each time, dozens of combinations of characters),..." Read more

    "...I think the greatest change in Forbidden Island is the replayability -- not only does every character receive a random role which lets them do..." Read more

    "...is tile based and the tiles are put out at random so the game has lots of replayability...." Read more

    "...Highly recommend if you are looking for a game with high replayability. Good for us 2 people or a whole group!" Read more

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    I always loved playing board games but it’s difficult when you don’t have enough people. My partner prefers co-op games so that’s when we started the search for top co-op 2 player games. We played it at the park today and had so much fun! The rules are a lot at first, just like any game, but eventually you get the hang of it. I can’t wait to play again 🥺
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