How to Play:
Players work together cooperatively. Each turn, players can take up to 3 actions; draw 2 Treasure Cards; and draw Flood cards equal to the current water level. You must have 4 matching Treasure Cards to collect each treasure. When tiles are flooded, they are flipped over to their flooded side. When a specific tile has flooded twice, it comes off the board. Shore up flooded tiles to prevent their sinking. To win, capture all 4 Treasures, and escape via Helicopter Lift before the Island sinks.
Additional Information
| format | board game |
|---|---|
| number of players | 2-4 |
| manufacturer recommended age | 10-99+ |
| warnings | CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
| awards | Games Magazine Games 100, Mensa Select, Parents' Choice Recommended, Spiel des Jahres Finalist |
The Marbles BrainCoach says...
I love that Forbidden Island is a cooperative versus competitive game. I know people love to kill each other in games, but I find that when there is a shared common goal, the fun is increased.
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