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Forbidden Island
Matt Leacock · Gamewright · 2010
Work together to collect four treasures and escape before the island sinks. Tiles flip to reveal flooding — and eventually sink entirely. The Pandemic creator's family-friendly cooperative game that launched a genre for millions of players.
Players
2–4
Time
30 min
Ages
10+
Difficulty
Light
Why you'll like it
- The sinking island creates real visual tension
- Perfect introduction to cooperative gaming
- Rules take 5 minutes to teach
- The modular island is different every game
- Matt Leacock's most accessible design
May not be for you if…
- Experienced gamers will find it too simple
- One player can quarterback the decisions
- Luck of flood draws can feel harsh
- Limited strategic depth compared to Pandemic
Best for
Familiescooperative beginnerskids 8+
Awards
- 2010Mensa SelectGeneral
- 2010Dice TowerBest Family
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