Forbidden Jungle
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.1 / 5
- Year
- 2023
About the game
Forbidden Jungle drops your team on a crash-landed jungle planet, tasking you with cooperatively searching abandoned ruins for an escape portal while fending off venomous creatures and collapsing locations. Action points and modular, shiftable tiles let players power up the portal together, with map reduction ramping up tension as the jungle closes in. Set collection and variable player powers give each team member a distinct role in the escape. Designed by Matt Leacock, it's a cooperative game for 2-5 players (including solo play) in about 45 minutes.
Hobbli's Notes
As one of Matt Leacock's escape-themed co-op designs, Forbidden Jungle brings his signature blend of mounting tension and tight teamwork, with tile-shifting adding a fresh spatial puzzle to the formula. It's an accessible, family-friendly co-op that still offers real decision-making for more experienced groups.
What we like
- Tile-shifting mechanic adds a fresh spatial puzzle to the co-op formula.
- Solo mode makes it flexible for individual play.
- Escalating creature threats keep tension high throughout.
- Matt Leacock's design pedigree ensures well-tuned cooperative mechanics.
Keep in mind
- Cooperative games can suffer from one player dominating decisions.
- Escape-and-survive theme is familiar territory for Leacock fans.
- Modular board setup adds a bit of prep time before playing.
Who it's for
Great for families and cooperative-game fans ages 10+ who enjoy Matt Leacock's escape-style games; scales from solo to five players.
