Let’s talk about Matt Leacock’s other popular cooperative game that is not part of the Pandemic series. We have Forbidden Island which is another game that requires all players to work together to defeat the game. Forbidden Island is a visually stunning board game where players take turns moving their pawns around the 'island', which is built by arranging the many beautifully screen-printed tiles before play begins. As the game progresses, more and more island tiles sink, becoming unavailable, and the pace increases. Players use strategies to keep the island from sinking, while trying to collect treasures and items to escape from the island to win.

With multiple levels of difficulty, different characters to choose from (each with a special ability of their own), many optional island formats and game variations available, Forbidden Island has huge replay value. This is a fun game which works for players of almost any age from below teens to working professionals (we have tried!). So if you are game for a shorter cooperative game without too much strategic planning but filled with good tactical experiences and requiring excellent communication skills, Forbidden Island with its beautifully designed game is for you and your team!