Forbidden Island 2010
Designed by Matt Leacock
What it is
A light adventure, fantasy, science fiction game for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around action points, cooperative game, events.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1031 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
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How to play Forbidden Island
Forbidden Island is a light game (rated 1.7 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 30 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, Cooperative Game and Events. A light adventure, fantasy, science fiction game for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around action points, cooperative game, events. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1031 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 Island
How many players is Forbidden Island?
Forbidden Island plays with 2–4 players.
Does Forbidden Island work with 2 players?
Yes — Forbidden Island plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Forbidden Island take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Forbidden Island hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.7 out of 5 — light — easy to learn. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Forbidden Island for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is Forbidden Island good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.7/5 and a 10+ age rating — Forbidden Island is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Forbidden Island?
Forbidden Island is an Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction game, built on Action Points, Cooperative Game, Events.
Where to buy Forbidden Island
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