Ouro de Tolo

Ceilikan Jogos · Board game · 2011
6.8 Ludopedia 6.6 BGG 3–6 · best 5 40 min Weight 1.2/5
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6.8 rating Ludopedia
6.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy that adrenaline rush of risking it all for a bigger reward and aren't afraid of a little bit of luck, Fool's Gold is for you! It's a quick and fun game to play with friends.

Highlights
  • Tense gameplay moments
  • Fast and dynamic
  • Easy to learn
Keep in mind
  • Can be frustrating
  • Luck plays a big role
  • Little direct interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Hey everyone! Who hasn't dreamed of striking it rich overnight, right? Well, that whole gold rush craze is what inspires Fool's Gold (Ouro de Tolo), a fast-paced and tense game where you and your friends become prospectors seeking that big score. The idea is simple: enter the mine, grab the most valuable stones, and get out before bad luck strikes. Each workday, you have three options: mine a new stone, play a card to benefit yourself or hinder others, or simply leave the mine and cash in what you've gathered.

But watch out! If you collect two "fool's gold" stones, you're out of luck! You lose everything you collected that round and sit out until the rest of the players finish it. It's that classic tension of 'is it worth risking a little more?'. Every turn spent inside the mine can boost your earnings, but it can also leave you with nothing. At the end of the day, whoever sold the most stones and accumulated the most cash is the winner. The game ends when someone reaches a certain cash threshold, which varies based on the player count. Get your pickaxes and courage ready, because the mine awaits!

Best player count

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3–6 players
3 REC
4 REC
5 BEST
6 REC

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Game details

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Publisher Ceilikan Jogos
Designer André Zatz, Sérgio Halaban
Artist David Prieto

Community

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97owners
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1want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
What is the average playtime?
The game takes about 40 minutes to play, making it quite fast and dynamic.
How many players can participate?
Fool's Gold is designed for 3 to 6 players, making it ideal for groups.
Is it a complicated game to learn?
No, the rules are quite simple and the game is easy to pick up, perfect for those looking for something lighter.
What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to accumulate the most money by selling the precious stones you collect from the mine, before the other players do.
Is there a lot of player interaction?
The interaction is mostly indirect, focusing on risk management and trying to leave the mine before others, or using cards for subtle hindrance.
What happens if I get 'fool's gold'?
If you collect two 'fool's gold' stones in the same round, you lose all the stones you collected that day and are out until the end of the round.

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