Gamewright - Forbidden Desert Cooperative Survival Adventure Board Game for 2-5 Players – Family Strategy for Ages 10+
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Gamewright - Forbidden Desert Cooperative Survival Adventure Board Game for 2-5 Players – Family Strategy for Ages 10+

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45-min fast-paced play
🌈vibrant multi-colored components
🎲2-5 players cooperative mode

Description

🌟 Conquer the desert, together — because winning is better shared!

  • QUICK YET DEEP - 45-minute sessions perfect for busy professionals craving meaningful downtime.
  • EFFORTLESS START - Clear instructions ensure everyone jumps in without a hitch.
  • FAMILY READY FUN - Designed for ages 10+, making it the go-to for inclusive game nights.
  • TEAM UP TRIUMPH - Cooperative gameplay that sharpens strategic thinking and teamwork.
  • VISUALLY CAPTIVATING - Bright, multi-colored pieces that elevate your game shelf aesthetics.

Forbidden Desert is a cooperative board game for 2-5 players aged 10 and up, featuring 45-minute strategic gameplay where players collaborate to uncover a legendary flying machine. With vibrant multi-colored components and easy-to-learn rules, it’s the perfect blend of family-friendly fun and engaging teamwork.

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Specifications

CPSIA Cautionary StatementChoking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable
Item Weight0.01 Ounces
Number of Items1
Item Dimensions L x W8.5"L x 8.5"W
Unit Count1.0 Count
Material TypeSand
Are Batteries RequiredNo
ColorMulti-colored
ThemeFantasy

Reviews

4.8

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C**M

Fun and challenging

This game is great and very challenging. We have played it 3 times since buying it and have yet to be successful, but we have been so close each time! It really makes you have to strategize and work together as a team. Seemingly small decisions can have a big impact especially as the storm picks up and starts to bury your tiles and consume your sand pile. I have played this with my 3 kids (10, 8 and 6) and they all enjoy it and it was easy for them to pick up. Definitely recommend for a fun family game night.

S**.

A Whimsical Desert Adventure That Will Have You Laughing Through the Sands!

If you’ve ever dreamed of navigating treacherous deserts while laughing in the face of adversity, then Gamewright Forbidden Desert is your ticket to a mirthful and thrilling adventure! This cooperative board game is a delightful blend of strategy, teamwork, and desert drama that will keep you on your toes and rolling with laughter.First off, let’s talk about the game’s design. The vibrant multi-colored artwork is a feast for the eyes, transforming your table into a sun-soaked desert landscape that is both mesmerizing and slightly mischievous. The components are sturdy and well-crafted, from the detailed desert tiles to the nifty player pieces that make you feel like you’re truly embarking on an epic journey.The gameplay is where the real fun begins. As you and your fellow adventurers work together to survive the scorching heat and unearth the hidden treasures of the Forbidden Desert, you’ll find yourselves in the midst of a thrilling challenge. Each turn brings a new twist, and the cooperative nature of the game means that every victory feels like a team triumph, and every setback becomes a shared adventure.But here’s the whimsical twist: despite the intensity of the desert sun and the cunning sandstorms, you’ll be surprised at how much fun you can have in this arid wasteland. The game’s blend of strategy and chance ensures that no two games are ever the same, and the laughter you’ll share with your fellow explorers will make every setback feel like a minor hiccup in an otherwise glorious quest.One thing to note is that this game does not come with a complimentary camel or magical oasis—but if it did, it would make the experience even more enchanting! Instead, you’ll have to rely on your wits, teamwork, and a sprinkle of good humor to make it through the desert unscathed.In summary, Gamewright Forbidden Desert is a whimsical, cooperative adventure that will make your game nights memorable and your desert escapades unforgettable. Whether you’re strategizing with friends or working together as a family, this game offers endless fun and laughter. So gather your fellow adventurers, brace yourselves for the heat, and let the desert adventure begin!

T**1

I really like the concept of these kinds of games

It is a co-operative game, where you work together to win. About half-way through the game we really started to discuss what our next moves should be before we took our turn instead of just taking our turn independently. Once we started to do that we started to win! You really have to work together or you all will lose and die. I really like the concept of these kinds of games. You are not just looking at your own best interests or what would benefit you but everyone around you.I have not played any of the co-op games yet but I have heard high praises about them. The premise of Desert Island" is your team's helicopter has crushed in the desert, which happens to be an ancient city that is buried under sand. This city has pieces to an solar-powered flying machine that are buried under the sand.The board of the game is made up of tiles. The tiles are constantly being moved around due to sand storms. Once one digs up all the sand and excavates the tile it gets flipped over to the city side. In order to win you have to find all the pieces of the flying machine and everyone has to get to the landing dock. You find the flying pieces by clearing the sand and flipping over the cards, hoping that they will revel where the pieces are buried. One you have collected all 4 pieces and everyone gets to the landing dock your team wins!There are a total of 6 different characters. Each character has a special power that helps with the game. Some of the characters include an Archaeologist can remove two sand tiles at a time, while everyone else can only do one. The other characters are climber, explorer, meteorologist, navigator, and water carrier.All the players are racing against time. After each turn you have to draw from the sand deck. There are several different cards in this deck. Most often a sand storm happens, which buries the tiles more in sand. The sun can beat down and deplete your water supply- which means you can die of thirst, or the severity sand storm can pick up so badly that you cannot get off the island and you end up being buried alive!The first time we played we realized that we were making it more difficult on ourselves. During your turn you are allowed up to 4 actions. We originally thought that it meant you had to play the actions each only once per turn and you had to play in a certain order. The actions can actually be played in any order or more than once. But you are only allowed 4 actions per turn. The actions are very easy to understand and perform. The player can perform any combination of the following actions:1) move to another tile (you just can't move diagonally2) removing sand (from your own tile or one adjacent to your tile)3) if there is no sand on the tile you are on you can excavate it by flipping it from it's desert side to the city side. The city side has several different actions; gears (which are very helpful and can be played at any time), water!, or a clue to where a piece of the flying machine is4) Pick up a part- if the tile is not under sand and you have both clues to a part of the flying machine, and are on the matching tile you can pick up a partThis game also plays really well with only 2 players!

A**R

Game

Made it just in time for Christmas. Came in a tin box. This game looks fun from the pictures on the tin.

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