The Quest for El Dorado: Dragons, Treasures & Mysteries

999 Games, Korea Boardgames, Lautapelit.fi · Board game · 2023
2–4 · best 2 60 min Weight 2.4/5
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7.7 rating BGG
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you already enjoy the race and exploration of El Dorado, this expansion with three new modules will make your games even more exciting and unpredictable!

Highlights
  • New ways to win
  • Dragon interaction
  • Mist-driven twists
  • More game variety
Keep in mind
  • Can speed up the game
  • Requires base game
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About the game

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Get ready for more adventure in "The Quest for El Dorado: Dragons, Treasures & Mysteries"! This expansion brings three modules that supercharge the jungle race. The Treasures module adds chests scattered across the map. By meeting specific requirements (discarding cards), you can collect these treasures for points or, if you gather four, win the game instantly! The Dragons module introduces sleeping beasts on certain terrains. Waking a dragon blocks the area, but with the right cards, you can even move it to hinder opponents. New action cards also appear to interact with these creatures. Finally, the Mysteries module places mysterious mists in your path. Upon revealing one of these areas, you gain a bonus and can reposition the tile, creating new paths and challenges. This expansion adds strategic twists and tense moments, maintaining the core race of the base game but with more options and interactivity. It's a great addition for those who already enjoy the exploration and want more variety in their games, with the possibility of quicker victories and unexpected turns. The new elements ensure each journey is unique, requiring adaptation and planning to overcome obstacles and reach the destination before others.

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2–4 players
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Game: The Quest for El Dorado
Publisher 999 Games, Korea Boardgames, Lautapelit.fi, Lavka Games, Meeple, Reflexshop
Designer Reiner Knizia
Artist Vincent Dutrait

Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
Do I need the base game "The Quest for El Dorado" to play this expansion?
Yes, "Dragons, Treasures & Mysteries" is an expansion and requires the base game "The Quest for El Dorado" to be played.
How many players can play with the expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 4 players.
How long does a game with this expansion take?
Game time remains similar to the base game, generally around 60 minutes, depending on players' familiarity with the new modules.
Does the complexity increase significantly with the new modules?
Complexity increases slightly, but the modules are introduced modularly, allowing you to choose which ones to add to control the learning curve.
What are the main new components?
The expansion adds treasure tokens, dragon pawns, new cards, and terrain tiles with mysterious mists.
Is this expansion good for players who like more "Take That" interaction?
The Dragons module offers more opportunities to interact with and hinder opponents, which might appeal to those seeking more direct conflict.
Can I mix and match the expansion modules?
Yes, you can choose to play with one, two, or all three modules, which significantly increases replayability and game variety.