Forbidden Desert*

Forbidden Desert is a cooperative adventure game where players work together to recover a legendary flying machine from the ruins of an ancient desert city, while surviving extreme environmental challenges.

Gameplay Overview

  • Adventure Theme: Players are adventurers seeking a legendary flying machine in a desert.
  • Cooperative Play: Teamwork is essential to survive and find the machine parts.
  • Dynamic Environment: Players face challenges like scorching heat and sandstorms.
  • Resource Management: Careful management of resources is crucial for survival.
  • Ever-Shifting Board: The desert landscape changes, creating a dynamic and unpredictable play area.
  • Unique Discovery Mechanism: Locating the parts of the flying machine involves innovative gameplay techniques.
  • Role Specialization: Players assume specific roles, each with unique abilities that contribute to the team's survival and success.

Conclusion

Forbidden Desert is an engaging cooperative game that combines strategic planning, resource management, and puzzle-solving. It builds on the mechanics of Forbidden Island but introduces new elements that make it a distinct and fresh experience. The game is ideal for players who enjoy collaborative problem-solving and strategy, set in an immersive thematic environment. The shifting game board and the challenge of adapting to the changing conditions of the desert make every game session unique and exciting. Forbidden Desert is well-suited for families, friends, and gamers looking for a cooperative and thematic adventure.

Nominated for 7 awards and won 4.

  • 2 - 5 Players
  • 45 Minutes
  • 10+ years old
  • Easy to learn

Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Forbidden Desert

  • YouTube Review for the game "Forbidden Desert" by BoardGameGeek
    Video is in English

We like Forbidden Desert so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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