We don't have reviews for Forbidden Island. Please check back later.

About Zatu Games:

Seek Your Adventure With Zatu!

Zatu Games is the UK’s No. 1 independent board game retailer. Our mission is to sell top quality board games, TCGs, video games, Miniatures and collectables at affordable prices to spread the word that table top gaming is back big time!

We stock over 80,000 games (our goal is to have one of everything!), ship worldwide, offer next day delivery and 60-day returns. Not only that, but we also offer guest blogging spots to board game lovers, if you're interested about writing for us simply email blogs@zatu.co.uk!

For any customer service queries, contact:
team@zatu.co.uk

Visit Product Page

“Mostly playing solo using 3 characters. There are so many alternate layouts for the island this will keep me playing for years.”

Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

“classic, i had to re-add to my collection. good rules, good entry level. good pick up and play.”

Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

“A fun board game with replay-ability. Only played two, but can see how it will be more challenging with extra players”

Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

“As a fan of Pandemic who’s found it hard to get some slightly less experienced board gamers into it, I’ve been looking for something like this! Lovely pieces and great game to play/introduce people to slightly more difficult coop games”

Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

“A game that really beat my expectations! I got this for something quicker and simpler to play with my partner, and for the lovely artwork, but it has become a surprise favourite. The set up is just small enough that it's comfortable to play on a coffee table at the sofa, and while it is very simple, every game turns out different and is easy to play over and over. The artwork and treasure pieces are really lovely even if the pawns are very simple (although still good quality) but the coop asepect is what made us really love it as a couple. It makes light hearted discussion and planning an absolute must with other players, and the colourful a detailed illustrations adds to the weight of losing a tile and really creates a sense of adventure, and the lovely little treasure pieces make obtaining them feel like a victory. While the stakes are quite high, regardless of what difficulty you're playing at, this never feels like a punishing game, and winning or losing together feels great fun and like a real team effort. I have not tried this with more than two players yet but the beautiful and quite compact light tin I think would make it very easy to take with you to visit friends or family. For a really great price this gets so much use! Absolutelty effortless to learn how to play, quick to set up and tidy away, and great fun with a great sense of cooperation and achievement!”

Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“Great game was a lot of fun but is very aggravating when u are about to win (on fools landing the last tile to win) with 2 more water levels to go till death and then you pull 2 water rising cards and fail the objective. Overall a still a fantastic game :)”

Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“Another great coop game and a must have in your repertoire for both a quick and simple 2-player or an interesting group game. If you've played it's sequel desert or similar coop games like pandemic you'll love this and get the groove quickly. The roles are simple and varied, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. However, I must say I underestimated how brutal the pace can be in this one. I've never lost in all the pandemic games I've played but this one killed us first time. There are so very many ways to lose and a lot of fire-fighting (well drowning) to be done. Really nice artwork on each tile and your board is always different so replayability is high. The flow of play is quick and you easily find yourself wanting to play a second round as soon as you've finished”

Helpful Report

Posted 5 years ago

“Such a great game. Cooperative so you all play against the game and win or lose as a team. This is great for those families who have someone who doesn't lose well! Work together to collect 4 sacred items from the island as the deck of cards gradually cause the island to sink around you making moving difficult. Each character has special abilities so you have to work together, playing yo each characters individual strengths. Lots of replay ability and if you get too Hood, there are ways to ramp up the difficulty. A great introduction to cooperative games and an absolutely brilliant game.”

Helpful Report

Posted 5 years ago