The definitive edition of the high-stakes survival challenge is here, featuring a unique "tile-shifting" mechanic and a relentless horde of predators for the ultimate escape-from-the-unknown experience.
Forbidden Jungle is the fourth entry in the award-winning Forbidden series (following Island, Desert, and Sky). This time, your team of explorers has crash-landed on a mysterious jungle planet, and the only way home is to power up a dormant portal. This edition focuses on "spatial manipulation," where players must physically slide tiles across the board to connect power lines and maneuver the portal into position. The challenge is compounded by a local population of venomous hatchlings and adult aliens that multiply every turn, forcing the group to balance the technical work of the portal with the desperate need for crowd control.
Beyond the shifting landscape, this version introduces a line-of-sight mechanic for the alien predators, adding a layer of tactical positioning not seen in previous installments. Each player takes on a unique role—such as the Medic, Chemist, or Portal Tech—whose abilities are critical for managing the alien threat and the shifting terrain. It’s a masterclass in cooperative tension and environmental puzzles, proving that in the heart of the jungle, the ground itself is just as dangerous as what’s hiding in the trees.
Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 10+ Years
Publisher: Gamewright
Play Time: 45 Minutes
Player Count: 2-5 Players (Cooperative)
Complexity: Medium (Cooperation, Grid Movement, and Tile Manipulation)
What's in the Box?
- 24 Double-Sided Jungle Tiles
- 1 Portal Assembly
- 6 Adventurer Pawns & 6 Role Cards
- Multiple Alien Figurines
- 55 Exploration & Event Cards
- 1 Threat Level Gauge & 1 Marker
- 1 Rulebook