10 Component Upgrades for Forbidden Island

This episode, we explore 10 component upgrades for the board game Forbidden Island.

Forbidden Island is a great entry-level game that’s more than capable at building tension while still being accessible - making it my personal best gateway game of choice.

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[johannesblank]

The meeples/minis from the german version look like straight out of a nightmare.

[peterterry]

Today I just applied some Rub n Buff on my Forbidden Island and Forbidden Desert pieces and then did the ink wash and dry brush you suggested. They look great! I would not to have thought to do any of it if not for this video. Thanks Chaz!

[Physiology-E-Paathshala]

A playmat for this game is what I wish to c

[yunow]

Somes empty tiles (only water) to put in the place of the removed tiles???

[Stephen-Fox]

Relatedly, I use the Stonemaier water tokens to track water rather than the plastic clip in Forbidden Island.

[stevepruneau]

That water level component upgrade was awesome! Gotta agree on that tin box though. I had to make sure to put a rubber band around mine, the box kept opening up and I almost lost some pieces one time. You can always play the virtual version if you can't afford that fancy tile holder setup. ;) Gotta have a big tablet though..

[kotieerwee]

As a counter point, I played Fury of Dracula 3rd Edition last night and had so much trouble descerning between the small unpainted minis which was my character, that I would have loved a couple of clear painted pawns to be able to descern between the characters, which is a thought I actually had numerous times throughout the game.

[mikolajwitkowski]

As for island misalignment - just spread the tiles out, they don't have to be that close to each other. Much cheaper and better with alternative setups, which are the biggest strength of this game.

[pw]

We already have the meeplesource needles. Now my son wants to paint the treasuries. Great video as always.

[neb]

Great video Chaz. We now use lego peple for characters and my kids love it! My 7 year old daughter and I were playing the other day and she went to use her last move to re-flip a tile to it's sunken side - a total Chaz hidden-traitor "Citadel of Time"-move there :)

[ChristiMilligan]

I want to check out that water meter component upgrade out further. Very cool. Do you have a link to it?

[Trizelz]

Do studio twin games generally deliver to the US or did you have to special request. Not reading french well its hard to tell.

[TheLomdr]

If you're lucky enough, you can go to your local Lego Store and try to source a set of minifigs from there, for 9.99 USD for a set of 3 (20 for 6, which will cover the game). Luck comes into play for what Torsos, legs, Hats/hair, and Accessories are available.

[bp]

Great episode! Watched with my son, 11, and he was giggling half the time. :)

[steven]

I have an theory why Germany is the only Country with this special figurines, because I've heard Germany has the biggest Market for Board games in the world!

[cathleenschweinfest]

I think he needs to find something to replace the plastic inside of the metal tin.

[GoodEnoughParty]

Nice episode. You have inspired me to add the treasures to my ever-growing list of things to paint. As an added note. I hate metal boxes with a passion. These precarious pods of component pandemonium, leave one perplexed as to the publishers packaging preferences. Which leaves me to ponder the potential possibilities of other packaging prospects. A cardboard container component conversion is now a critical concern. It's now on the list of crap I will most probably never do.

[harjoodjones]

'Lego' style mini figs are easily & cheaply accessible from Aliexpress.com - around 75 cents to $1.00 per fig or could always use more expensive metal figs from pulpfigures.com...

[tttopolis]

WOW! Going to buy a tone of Lego figures now.

[jfeast]

I would make a comment but I need to go out and get some Pringles!