Forbidden Desert

Published 2013

Game description from the publisher: 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! 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.

Designers

Forbidden Desert

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.04/5
Year
2013
BGG Rating
7.06
BGG Rank
#601
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Forbidden Desert supports 2 to 5 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A typical game of Forbidden Desert takes about 45 minutes.
Forbidden Desert has a complexity rating of 2.04/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Forbidden Desert is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Forbidden Desert has a rating of 7.06/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 32,704 ratings. It is ranked #601 overall.
Forbidden Desert was designed by Matt Leacock. It was published in 2013.