Forbidden Desert 2013
Designed by Matt Leacock
What it is
A light-to-medium adventure, fantasy, science fiction game for 2-5 players (~45 min), built around action points, bias, cooperative game.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #608 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
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How to play Forbidden Desert
Forbidden Desert is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.0 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–5 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's an Adventure, Fantasy and Science Fiction game where the core of play revolves around Action Points, Bias and Cooperative Game. A light-to-medium adventure, fantasy, science fiction game for 2-5 players (~45 min), built around action points, bias, cooperative game. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #608 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Forbidden Desert
How many players is Forbidden Desert?
Forbidden Desert plays with 2–5 players.
Does Forbidden Desert work with 2 players?
Yes — Forbidden Desert plays 2–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Forbidden Desert take to play?
About 45 minutes per game.
Is Forbidden Desert hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.0 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Forbidden Desert for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is Forbidden Desert good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 2.0/5 and a 10+ age rating — Forbidden Desert is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Forbidden Desert?
Forbidden Desert is an Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction game, built on Action Points, Bias, Cooperative Game.
Where to buy Forbidden Desert
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