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The Island of El Dorado

The Island of El Dorado

2018·Daniel Aronson

Videos
32
Creators
21

Mainly how-to-play and playthroughs. The Island of El Dorado is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 6 reviews, 9 how-to-play guides, 8 recorded sessions, 5 unboxings, and 4 other videos.

2 - 4 players
25 - 80 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes

From BoardGameGeek

In The Island of El Dorado, each player is the leader of a civilization seeking to explore the island to control the four ancient shrines. You'll discover resources, bodies of water, and the shrines themselves in a landscape which is different every single time you play. Build farmhouses and create villagers to gather resources and grow your economy. Occupy strategic locations on the map using forts to defend against the other explorers who seek to control the island before you do. Legend has it the most powerful shrine is hidden inside a cave, but be wary as you enter. The cave is the most dangerous part of the island. Civilizations will rise and fall as each player explores, gathers, and fights to control the four shrines of El Dorado. The first player to control all four shrines wins the game. They will rule over the island forever and become richer than a king. -description from the publisher

The Island of El Dorado

Watch first

Learn to play

(Prototype Pieces) How to Play - Part 2 | Taking a Turn3:56

(Prototype Pieces) How to Play - Part 2 | Taking a Turn

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

Review

The Island of El Dorado - Kickstarter - Board Game Review11:52

The Island of El Dorado - Kickstarter - Board Game Review

Unfiltered Gamer

Unfiltered Gamer

Watch it played

3 Player Full Gameplay | Last Second Change of Momentum32:55

3 Player Full Gameplay | Last Second Change of Momentum

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

Which video should I watch for The Island of El Dorado?

The Island of El Dorado has 32 videos from 21 creators: 6 reviews, 9 how-to-play guides, 8 playthroughs, 5 unboxings and 4 other videos. They date from 2017 to July 2022.

To learn the rules, start with "(Prototype Pieces) How to Play - Part 2 | Taking a Turn" by El Dorado Games, which runs 4 min.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Island of El Dorado - Kickstarter - Board Game Review" by Unfiltered Gamer. 6 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "3 Player Full Gameplay | Last Second Change of Momentum" by El Dorado Games, one of 8 playthroughs.

If you like it, try Windward, The Age of Atlantis, Legend Academy and The Island of El Dorado: Legend Edition, also by Daniel Aronson. It appears in convention videos from Gen Con 2019.

All videos

Board Game Reviews Ep #218: THE ISLAND OF EL DORADOReview14:11

Board Game Reviews Ep #218: THE ISLAND OF EL DORADO

ProZD

ProZD

The Island of El Dorado UnboxingUnboxing12:52

The Island of El Dorado Unboxing

Gaming With ADHD

Gaming With ADHD

XYZ Stream Nite - The Island of El DoradoPlaythrough1:21:15

XYZ Stream Nite - The Island of El Dorado

XYZ Game Labs

XYZ Game Labs

Unboxing and Review of The Island of El DoradoReview4:51

Unboxing and Review of The Island of El Dorado

Throat Punch Games

Throat Punch Games

Gameplay The Island of El Dorado - in 2 jucatori [#9]Playthrough1:10:23

Gameplay The Island of El Dorado - in 2 jucatori [#9]

Joculescu by howtoplay

Joculescu by howtoplay

The Island of El Dorado Review & TutorialReview43:04

The Island of El Dorado Review & Tutorial

The Board Game Kaptain

The Board Game Kaptain

DGA Plays Board Games: The Island of El DoradoPlaythrough1:34:25

DGA Plays Board Games: The Island of El Dorado

Dad's Gaming Addiction

Dad's Gaming Addiction

The Island of El Dorado - Kickstarter - [OPEN BOX] - AMBIENT UNBOXINGUnboxing10:50

The Island of El Dorado - Kickstarter - [OPEN BOX] - AMBIENT UNBOXING

AMBIENT UNBOXING

AMBIENT UNBOXING

The Island of El Dorado Board Game - Gen Con 2019Interview4:31

The Island of El Dorado Board Game - Gen Con 2019

Board to Death TV - Board Game Reviews

Board to Death TV - Board Game Reviews

The Island of El Dorado - Battle OverviewHow to play2:28

The Island of El Dorado - Battle Overview

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

The Island of El Dorado Solo Playthrough - Pt.1Playthrough10:25

The Island of El Dorado Solo Playthrough - Pt.1

Board Game Hero

Board Game Hero

The Island of El Dorado - (Quackalope Flavor Text)How to play1:29

The Island of El Dorado - (Quackalope Flavor Text)

Quackalope

Quackalope

(Prototype Pieces) How to Play - Part 2 | Taking a Turn3:56

(Prototype Pieces) How to Play - Part 2 | Taking a Turn

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

How to Play - Combat [OUTDATED]1:59

How to Play - Combat [OUTDATED]

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

How to Play - Taking a Turn [OUTDATED]3:56

How to Play - Taking a Turn [OUTDATED]

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

How to Play - Setup [OUTDATED]1:21

How to Play - Setup [OUTDATED]

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

How to Play - The Cave [OUTDATED]1:39

How to Play - The Cave [OUTDATED]

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

The Island of El Dorado - Battle Overview2:28

The Island of El Dorado - Battle Overview

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

BnB - Bonus Episode 31: The Island of El Dorado (Part 1) Intro/Setup/Explanation52:17

BnB - Bonus Episode 31: The Island of El Dorado (Part 1) Intro/Setup/Explanation

Booze and Boards

Booze and Boards

The Island of ElDorado45:34

The Island of ElDorado

La Société des Jeux

La Société des Jeux

The Island of El Dorado - (Quackalope Flavor Text)1:29

The Island of El Dorado - (Quackalope Flavor Text)

Quackalope

Quackalope

The Island of El Dorado - Kickstarter - Board Game Review11:52

The Island of El Dorado - Kickstarter - Board Game Review

Unfiltered Gamer

Unfiltered Gamer

The Island of El Dorado Review & Tutorial43:04

The Island of El Dorado Review & Tutorial

The Board Game Kaptain

The Board Game Kaptain

Müssen spiele schön sein? The Island of El Dorado Test/Rezension | Brettspiel Geeks | Brettspiele17:44

Müssen spiele schön sein? The Island of El Dorado Test/Rezension | Brettspiel Geeks | Brettspiele

Brettspielgeeks - Die besten Brettspiele

Brettspielgeeks - Die besten Brettspiele

Perla Ludica 091 - The Island of El Dorado19:54

Perla Ludica 091 - The Island of El Dorado

Cercatore di Perle

Cercatore di Perle

Unboxing and Review of The Island of El Dorado4:51

Unboxing and Review of The Island of El Dorado

Throat Punch Games

Throat Punch Games

Board Game Reviews Ep #218: THE ISLAND OF EL DORADO14:11

Board Game Reviews Ep #218: THE ISLAND OF EL DORADO

ProZD

ProZD

3 Player Full Gameplay | Last Second Change of Momentum32:55

3 Player Full Gameplay | Last Second Change of Momentum

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

2 Player Full Gameplay | Searching the Cave for the Thieves' Treasure33:49

2 Player Full Gameplay | Searching the Cave for the Thieves' Treasure

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

Gaming Knights Kickstarter preview ; We play The island of El Dorado27:28

Gaming Knights Kickstarter preview ; We play The island of El Dorado

Gaming Knights

Gaming Knights

The Island of El Dorado Solo Playthrough - Pt.110:25

The Island of El Dorado Solo Playthrough - Pt.1

Board Game Hero

Board Game Hero

XYZ Stream Nite - The Island of El Dorado1:21:15

XYZ Stream Nite - The Island of El Dorado

XYZ Game Labs

XYZ Game Labs

3 Player Full Gameplay | The Giant defeats an army29:49

3 Player Full Gameplay | The Giant defeats an army

El Dorado Games

El Dorado Games

Gameplay The Island of El Dorado - in 2 jucatori [#9]1:10:23

Gameplay The Island of El Dorado - in 2 jucatori [#9]

Joculescu by howtoplay

Joculescu by howtoplay

DGA Plays Board Games: The Island of El Dorado1:34:25

DGA Plays Board Games: The Island of El Dorado

Dad's Gaming Addiction

Dad's Gaming Addiction

Unboxing - The Island of El Dorado - (Quackalope Unboxing)12:38

Unboxing - The Island of El Dorado - (Quackalope Unboxing)

Quackalope

Quackalope

CINEMATIC SUNDAY! New Series- Unboxing The Island of El Dorado1:02

CINEMATIC SUNDAY! New Series- Unboxing The Island of El Dorado

Tim Chuon

Tim Chuon

Island El dourado8:42

Island El dourado

É a tua vez

É a tua vez

The Island of El Dorado - Kickstarter - [OPEN BOX] - AMBIENT UNBOXING10:50

The Island of El Dorado - Kickstarter - [OPEN BOX] - AMBIENT UNBOXING

AMBIENT UNBOXING

AMBIENT UNBOXING

The Island of El Dorado Unboxing12:52

The Island of El Dorado Unboxing

Gaming With ADHD

Gaming With ADHD

The Island of El Dorado Board Game - Gen Con 20194:31

The Island of El Dorado Board Game - Gen Con 2019

Board to Death TV - Board Game Reviews

Board to Death TV - Board Game Reviews

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Board to Death TV - Board Game Reviews
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About The Island of El Dorado

From BoardGameGeek:

In The Island of El Dorado, each player is the leader of a civilization seeking to explore the island to control the four ancient shrines. You'll discover resources, bodies of water, and the shrines themselves in a landscape which is different every single time you play. Build farmhouses and create villagers to gather resources and grow your economy. Occupy strategic locations on the map using forts to defend against the other explorers who seek to control the island before you do. Legend has it the most powerful shrine is hidden inside a cave, but be wary as you enter. The cave is the most dangerous part of the island. Civilizations will rise and fall as each player explores, gathers, and fights to control the four shrines of El Dorado. The first player to control all four shrines wins the game. They will rule over the island forever and become richer than a king. -description from the publisher

Designer

Daniel Aronson

Artist

Helen Zhu

Publisher

El Dorado Games

Categories

AdventureAncientCivilizationExploration

Mechanics

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