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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 |
About this item
- Thirst for Survival
- 2 to 5 players
- Playing time: 45 minutes
- Playing instructions included
- Ages 10 and up
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 0.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B00B4ECHJI |
Item model number | 415 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 10 - 15 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,938 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #484 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | August 5, 2013 |
Language | English |
Manufacturer | Ceaco |
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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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Forbidden IslandDare 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 DesertGear 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 SkySoar 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. |
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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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Customers find the game really fun with unique mechanics. They say the rules are simple enough to learn very quickly. They also appreciate the cooperative aspect, saying it forces you to work together. Customers also praise the quality of the pieces, saying they are sturdy and top notch. They value the game.
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Customers find the game really fun, intriguing, and enjoyable to play. They also say it has unique mechanics, is easy to learn, and has a captivating game concept. Customers also mention that the pieces are small, but fun to build. They say it's a great gateway game and one of the better cooperative games around.
"...The rulebook is very clear and concise, and it's a great game for two or more players...." Read more
"...I've always found this enjoyable to play, but have only ever played with 3 people max...." Read more
"This game is fantastic. It is the closest thing to a perfect game I've seen/played. It's very easy to understand and teach...." Read more
"...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
Customers find the rules of the tabletop game simple enough to learn very quickly. They also say the actions are easy to understand and perform. Customers also say it's not difficult to set up and play the next game. They mention that the game is immediately accessible for any level of game player, with varying difficulty levels and cooperative game-play.
"...Pros: +No two games are the same +Rules are simple enough to learn very quickly but complex enough to require some strategic..." 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
"...The artwork is fantastic. The gameplay is actually much simpler than it sounds, and its easy to get going right away...." Read more
"...Immediately accessible/easy to understand for any level of game player•..." Read more
Customers find the co-op in the tabletop game interesting, challenging, and awesome. They also say the game teaches kids to work together towards a common goal. Customers also mention that the game plays excellently with two players and has great game mechanics and replayability.
"...are simple enough to learn very quickly but complex enough to require some strategic thinking. +Variety of roles allow players to try..." 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
"...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 forces you to work together and listen to the recommendations of the other players...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the game. They mention that the pieces are nicely made, sturdy, and top notch. They also say that the printing quality is professional for both the cards and the cardboard pieces. Customers also mention that it has an interesting mechanic with the constantly changing board and that it keeps some of the same mechanics and adds a few new ones.
"...While it's well made and we've never had a problem, there has been some concern that over time that connection will warp or break...." 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
"...In addition to the rules being well done, the game also has great items, there are no bad ones...." Read more
"...The "treasure hunting" mechanic works extremely well and makes the game exciting, as does the moving storm and draining water levels...." Read more
Customers find the game worth the price, effort, and time. They also say it's a fun game for the money, and an inexpensive addition to your gaming table. Customers also mention that the tin box and quality of all the pieces are phenomenal. Overall, customers say the game is similar, but different enough to be worth owning.
"...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
"...-High replay value, since the board and distribution of roles is different each time...." Read more
"...They are all phenomenal! Our 6 and 7 year old beg is to play all three of these cooperation strategy game...." Read more
Customers find the design of the board game beautiful, love the art, and the graphics. They also say the cards and tokens look exceptional. Customers also mention that the tin looks really nice and arrived dent free. They say the games are great from a great designer and truly unique and special.
"...The desert 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
"...It's just so well designed. Kudos to the designers!" Read more
"...The artwork is fantastic. The gameplay is actually much simpler than it sounds, and its easy to get going right away...." Read more
"...The tin looks really nice and arrived dent free for me...." Read more
Customers find the game great for families that play board games together. They say it's a quick, co-op game that's still a good challenge. Some customers also mention that the game is great for kids 10 and up to play by themselves, or slightly younger kids if they have an interest in gaming. Overall, customers find the product perfect for families and a great choice for teaching younger kids how to work together.
"...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
"...It's also probably great with a younger crowd (I've so far only played with adults!)<b>Conclusion</b>• Low cost-point..." Read more
"...Both are great games from a great designer. This is a good game for families, couples, or game groups looking for something light and fun..." Read more
"The game is a pretty decent fun, family-friendly cooperative game, there's no doubt that this game offers a good amount of game time to keep..." Read more
Customers like the plot of the tabletop game. They say it has a true sense of suspense, excitement, and danger. They also appreciate the interesting dynamics and challenging cooperative game play. Customers also mention that the sand dunes add tension and stress to the game.
"This is a great game! Well made, intriguing and enjoyable to play!" Read more
"...They are very similar in how the threat escalates...." Read more
"...special artifacts appear, and especially the sand dunes, which add a lot of tension...." Read more
"...and enjoyable, but for one reason or another it's just a little anticlimactic in conclusion. Still, I enjoy playing it...." Read more
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After playing "Forbidden Island", I definitely prefer "Forbidden Desert" more because of the element of the unknown. While you can see all the tiles at the beginning of Forbidden Island, everything is under sand at the beginning of Forbidden Desert and requires players to find all the pieces they need underneath the sand. (With that said, you can lose tiles completely in Forbidden Island, and in Forbidden Desert, things don't disappear forever - they just get buried under an immense amount of sand.)
We had an initial concern that with only 25 "board" tiles that the game would wear out its welcome once we got used to the gameplay, but the innovative game mechanics (mostly the shifting tiles of the sandstorm) and randomization makes every game unique and gives it a very, very long player interest lifespan. Everything is quality made, from the diecast engine for the airship to the embossed tin box. The rulebook is very clear and concise, and it's a great game for two or more players.
Our only concern was about the propeller on the airship. While it's well made and we've never had a problem, there has been some concern that over time that connection will warp or break. There is a thumbwheel that you can slide up to pop the piece off, but with the propeller completely popped in so that it spins freely, it's near impossible to get the thumbwheel to slide up to pop it off.
So, in summary:
Pros:
+No two games are the same
+Rules are simple enough to learn very quickly but complex enough to require some strategic thinking.
+Variety of roles allow players to try different combinations of "cast" so you can find what character both you like to play and synergizes well with your teammates.
+Fun.
Negatives:
-Propeller piece may be a problem in the future.
-No one liked playing as the Archeologist in our group.
Neutral:
We found that the more players, the more difficult the game was.
This game may be similar to Forbidden Island, but it is not the same game. Forbidden Island had one thing out out to kill you (the slowly sinking island). Forbidden Island required you to collect and exchange cards in order to get the artifacts needed to win the game. Forbidden Island have a couple of "powers" to use to prevent disaster or press your advantage. This game on the other hand, has TWO things trying to kill you (you're slowly being buried in sand, and you're quickly dying of thirst). Forbidden Desert does away with card collecting and exchanging for artifacts and instead gives you mission to hunt for coordinates for said artifacts, shelters from the sun, precious water, and gear that again gives you powers to help keep you alive and win the game. All of this means...
A Worthy Sequel
When I finally got to play this game with just one other player, I enjoyed it very much. The artwork is fantastic. The gameplay is actually much simpler than it sounds, and its easy to get going right away. The "treasure hunting" mechanic works extremely well and makes the game exciting, as does the moving storm and draining water levels. I actually like this game better than Forbidden Island, because it seems to be more "action" oriented as you are dune-blasting, jet-packing, and digging for treasure, water, and clues, rather than just collecting cards and passing them around most of the time. 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. 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! Here's hoping for a sequel called (wait for it) Forbidden Planet! :)
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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.
Reviewed in Germany on June 17, 2020
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.
La dificultad se puede ir aumentando conforme te sientas cómodo y con el tablero modular y los distintos personajes cada partida es diferente.
Hemos jugado con personas acostumbradas a juegos de mesa y no acostumbradas y todos han disfrutado el juego.
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.
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2017
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.