I'm excited to say that I received Forbidden Island from my awesome Santa! I had mentioned that I was really enjoying playing cooperative games right now and my Santa came through! I've read through the rule book and it seems like this game is going to be somewhat similar to Pandemic. Pandemic is one of my faves right now, so this game should be a hit with the group! I can't wait to play it! You mentioned that you don't know a lot about board games, but you did great! Thanks Cole!