Forbidden Desert
2–5 players • 45 min • ages 10+ • White Goblin Games • 2013
- Publisher
- White Goblin Games · Lifestyle Boardgames · ADC Blackfire Entertainment · Gamewright Games
- First published
- 2013
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Playing time
- 45 min
- Age
- 10+
- Genre
- Card game · Tile based game · Cooperative board game
How it plays
Forbidden Desert plays 2–5 players, takes about 45 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Forbidden Desert was released in 2013 as the thematic successor to Matt Leacock's earlier cooperative hit, Forbidden Island. Designed by Leacock and published by Gamewright and White Goblin Games, the title was born from a desire to iterate on the 'modular board' mechanic. The game challenges players to excavate a legendary flying machine from a shifting, sandy landscape, with the board itself constantly rearranging as the sandstorm mechanic moves tiles around.
The game is celebrated for its integration of mechanical complexity with accessible, family-friendly rules. Illustrator C. B. Canga provided the visual identity, utilizing a desert-muted palette and functional iconography that helps players track the rising sand level. It was well received by the gaming community upon release, often cited for its high replayability and the genuine sense of urgency created by the central 'storm' track.
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Forbidden Desert is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–5 players • 45 min • ages 10+ • White Goblin Games • 2013. It's filed under card game, tile-based game and cooperative board game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
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Forbidden Desert is a board game for 2–5 players, running about 45 minutes, filed under card game, tile-based game and cooperative board game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Forbidden Desert for?
Forbidden Desert is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Forbidden Desert take to play?
A game of Forbidden Desert is listed at about 45 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Forbidden Desert for?
Forbidden Desert lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Forbidden Desert?
Forbidden Desert is published by White Goblin Games, Lifestyle Boardgames, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Gamewright Games and 2 more. The catalog gives its publication year as 2013.
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