Forbidden Island Board Game

Product Description

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 & more island tiles sink becoming unavailable & the pace increases Players use strategies to keep the island from sinking while trying to collect treasures & 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 & competitive games alike is the extreme detail that has been paid to the physical components of the game It comes in a sturdy & organized tin of good shelf storage size The plastic treasure pieces & wooden pawns are well crafted & they fit just right into the box The cards are durable well printed & easy to understand The island tiles are the real gem they are screen-printed with vibrant colors each with a unique & pleasing image With multiple levels of difficulty different characters to choose from (each with a special ability of their own) many optional island formats & game variations available Forbidden Island has huge replay value The game can be played by as few as two players & up to four (though it can accommodate five) More players translates into a faster & 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 & affordable price Contents 58 playing cards 24 island tiles 6 pawns 4 treasure figurines 1 water meter 1 water level marker Rules of play Ages 102 to 4 players 30 minutes