BGG rank #978 · 2010

Forbidden Island

Forbidden Island (2010) is #978 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–4 players, 30 min, ages 10+. Designed by Matt Leacock.

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Year: 2010
Players: 2–4
Play time: 30 min
Age: 10+

About the game

Forbidden Island is a visually stunning cooperative board game.

Summary courtesy of BoardGameGeek, where you can read the full description, reviews and forums.

Mechanics

Action Points Cooperative Game Events Grid Movement Hand Management Map Reduction Modular Board Pick-up and Deliver Set Collection Solo / Solitaire Game Square Grid Tile Placement Variable Player Powers

Designers

Matt Leacock

Artists

C. B. Canga

Publishers

Gamewright, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Arclight Games, AURUM, Inc., Brädspel.se, Cocktail Games, Competo / Marektoy, Devir, FoxMind Israel, Kaissa Chess & Games, Kanga Games, Lex Games, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, NeoTroy Games, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Reflexshop, Schmidt Spiele, Spilbræt.dk, uplay.it edizioni, White Goblin Games

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