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The Classic Dungeon
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Eldorado
1990
Rules assistance for Eldorado
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Eldorado
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Eldorado is a board game released in 1990 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
A fun, light, but hard to find game where players explore South America in search of the Eldorado, golden statue of the Incas. The player who can endure the snakes, piranhas, bandits, tropical storms, and rival explorers to return safely to New York City with the statue is the winner. The objective of the game is to find or capture the priceless statue, El Dorado, in the South American Jungles and bring it back to New York. Along the way you will find treasures and spend your fortunes on crucial equipment and transportation. There are three important regions on the board: The Northern part (Silver Zone) contains four hidden maps which will significantly aid you in your search for El Dorado. Deep within the Silver Zone lies the dark Amazon jungle, where fortunes are doubled but risks are also significantly increased. The third region is the Southern part of the continent (Gold Zone) where El Dorado waits for its finder. Several ways exist to become the winner in this race which is known to turn friends into enemies. Fly to the Silver Zone to find one of the four maps, or risk everything by flying directly to the Gold Zone to immediately begin your search for El Dorado. Watch out for bandits, snakes, spiders, piranha, tropical downpours, blowguns and rival players.
Editions
- EldoradoenArasai Overseas Ltd1990
- EldoradodeKlee1993
- EldoradoCompeto / Marektoy1990
Categories
Mechanics
Publishers
- Klee
- Competo / Marektoy
- Arasai Overseas Ltd
Questions and answers
Eldorado supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Eldorado is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Eldorado for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Eldorado has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Eldorado belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Eldorado as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.