The Island of El Dorado

Explore a tile-built island, grow your civilization and be first to control all four ancient shrines.

Designer: Daniel Aronson
Published by: El Dorado Games
Editions by: PlayMonster

You lead a civilization on an island nobody has mapped, and the prize is power over four ancient shrines. The Island of El Dorado is built from tiles, so the landscape is different every time: resources, water and the shrines themselves are discovered as you explore. You build farmhouses and train villagers to feed your economy, then station forts at key spots to hold ground against rivals. The most valuable shrine hides in a cave, and the cave is the most dangerous place on the island. Dice add some luck to fights and gathering. The first player to control all four shrines wins and rules the island forever, so expect a race, a few fights and a lot of territory talk.

Island built from tiles, different every gameFirst to hold all four shrines winsFarms, villagers and forts to grow and defend

Who it's for

You like exploration games where the map is different each time and a race with a bit of fighting to keep people honest.

Not for you if…

You want a peaceful, solitary build-up. Rivals will contest the shrines and dice will shake your plans.

Vibe's take

Adventurous with a competitive edge. The map unfolds as you play, you race to grab good ground, and fights flare up near the shrines.