Great cooperative family game!
We got this game as a Christmas gift. I had never heard of it before, but I was willing to give it a try. As the title of this review says, it is a cooperative game. In this case, all of the players are working together to collect 4 treasures and escape to safety before the island sinks. A quick search online turned up some reviews/ tutorials. The directions are well-written and simple enough that it's probably not necessary to watch the videos, but I think the videos helped my kids to get a better idea about the game and allowed them to see how it was played. I played this game with my 3 kids (ages 6, 7 and 9). The game was at the perfect level for them and the cooperative aspect of the game lent itself to discussions of strategy. It was nice to see them working together during a game, instead of trying to beat each other! If you're looking for an inexpesive, fun strategy game to play with your kids, I'd highly recommend this one. This is a game that your family can play over and over (because of the cards used to compose the game board are randomly placed, the board is different every time). Forbidden Island is a game that can be enjoyed by adults, as well as the kids!
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Overview
Dare to discover Forbidden Island! Join a team of fearless adventurers on a do-or-die mission to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise. Your team will have to work together and make some pulse-pounding maneuvers, as the island will sink beneath every step! Race to collect the treasures and make a triumphant escape before you are swallowed into the watery abyss!For ages 10 and up.