Forbidden Sky
Wire up a rocket on a stormy platform and hope the lightning misses.
What it is
Players lay tiles to build a floating platform and connect its copper wiring into a live circuit, then launch the model rocket before wind and lightning finish them off. When the circuit closes, the rocket lights up and makes a blast-off sound. It is Matt Leacock's third Forbidden game, after Forbidden Island and Forbidden Desert. A good pick for families who have outgrown those and like a bit of electrical tinkering.
What we love
- The light-up rocket and working circuit are a treat for kids who like gadgets
- The board is built as you play, so no two games look alike
- The circuit puzzle is the toughest challenge in the series
Honest trade-offs
- Gamewright lists it as out of print, so copies may be hard to find
- A confident player can end up running everyone else's turn
- One reviewer found its colors and theme duller than Island and Desert
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is gamewright lists it as out of print, so copies may be hard to find.
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Content advisory
No content advisory.
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