Editorial Pick · $17
Forbidden Island
The cooperative gateway. Cheaper, simpler Pandemic. Plays with 8-year-olds.
Light weight
Forbidden Island
Why Forbidden Island.
The cooperative gateway. Cheaper, simpler Pandemic. Plays with 8-year-olds.
It plays best in two players, family with kids and cooperative situations — that's where this pick earns its place over the alternatives at the same weight class.
No paid placement. No sponsorship. We tested the game and chose it. The Amazon link funds the lights — if you'd rather buy direct from a local game store, find one via BoardGameGeek.
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