What is forbidden desert vs forbidden island?

Forbidden Island and Forbidden Desert are both cooperative board games designed by Matt Leacock. Both games share similar mechanics and gameplay, but there are some key differences between them.

Forbidden Island is a simpler and easier game to learn and play. Players assume the role of adventurers trying to retrieve four treasures from a sinking island before it sinks completely. The players must work together to navigate and strategize their way to retrieve the treasures and escape from the island before it sinks into the ocean.

Forbidden Desert, on the other hand, is a more complex and challenging game. Players take on the role of adventurers stranded in a desert and must work together to find and assemble an ancient airship to escape from the relentless desert storm. Players must navigate a constantly shifting game board and find hidden water sources while avoiding deadly sandstorms and traps to survive the desert and escape.

Both games have unique elements that make them engaging and fun. Forbidden Island is a great game for players new to cooperative games or prefer simpler gameplay, while Forbidden Desert challenges seasoned players with more complex puzzles and unpredictable challenges.