The Quest for El Dorado (2017)

“Another term I’m not very fond of, because it’s used far too often, is “modern classic”, but if any game actually deserves the title, it’s The Quest for El Dorado.”

“We adore The Quest for El Dorado and cannot recommend it enough. Plenty on offer for the casual gamer and more strategic players alike.”

Mike from The Brothers Murph highly praises The Quest for El Dorado as an excellent, approachable deck-building and racing game, highlighting its durability and excitement as a board game.

The reviewers found 'The Quest for El Dorado' to be a highly enjoyable deck-building race game, appreciating its strategic depth in managing cards for efficient movement, with the game growing on them during play.

“The game is excellent–charming, simple but deep, and expandable. I’ve enjoyed it with gamers and family alike and expect it to have a good shot at winning the Spiel.”

The reviewer enthusiastically praises The Quest for El Dorado as a superb, simple, and clean deck-building race game, highlighting its accessibility and engaging gameplay as an excellent recommendation for both new and experienced players alike.

Rahdo enthusiastically praises The Quest for El Dorado as a fantastic, elegant, and perfectly streamlined deck-building race game, even suggesting it deserved the Spiel des Jahres award over King Domino despite minor concerns about card variability and two-player dynamics.

“The Quest for El Dorado is a quick, accessible, and highly replayable race game that manages to capture the essence of both deck building and streamlined race mechanics in a game that is perfectly suited for the Spiel. This is a fantastic game and with tens of thousands of layout combinations, it’s one you can continue playing for a long time to come.”

“El Dorado, along with Tigris and Euphrates, is a game that I think everyone should have in their collection. It’s brilliant.”

The reviewer highly praises The Quest for El Dorado, noting that it exceeded his expectations due to its streamlined deck-building, engaging player interaction, and the enjoyable dilemmas created by opponents blocking paths. He found it to be a genuinely fun racing game that he thoroughly enjoyed with every play.

The reviewer found The Quest for El Dorado to be a very enjoyable game, highlighting its nice combination of deck-building and race mechanics, particularly praising the dynamic market system and the strategic importance of blocking other players' movement.

The reviewer highly praises The Quest for El Dorado as an excellent and surprisingly enjoyable deck-building race game, particularly highlighting its brilliance as a two-player experience due to its quick pace, clean mechanics, and high replayability through modular map tiles.

The reviewer praises "The Quest for El Dorado" as a lovely and very cool deck-building game with significant replay value due to variable board setups, making it an excellent choice for introducing accessible deck-builders to new players, while noting its cutthroat nature in two-player games.

“The Quest for El Dorado is a highly recommended deck-building race game with strategic depth and replayability, offering an engaging experience that makes players want to play more, even with familiar mechanics.”

The reviewer thoroughly enjoyed The Quest for El Dorado, praising its streamlined deck-building and engaging player interaction, noting that his enjoyment of the game significantly exceeded his initial expectations.

The reviewer highly recommends "The Quest for El Dorado" as a fantastic, accessible, and entertaining deck-building race game that serves as an excellent gateway game for new players while remaining engaging for experienced players due to its clean mechanics and replayability.

The reviewer initially had low expectations due to the game's appearance but was thoroughly impressed by its deceptive depth and engaging mechanics after playing.

“The Quest for El Dorado Board Game is a fun game that blends adventure, deck building, and strategy into one. The rules have been kept minimal, with the main focus on creating a strong deck and planning out the best route to travel, so it’s an easy game to pick up and most ages should enjoy it.”

The reviewers initially found the game's appearance underwhelming but were won over by its engaging deck-building mechanics and the exciting race-to-the-finish gameplay, ultimately considering it one of their favorite racing games for its strategic depth and enjoyable choices.

“The Quest for El Dorado is praised as an excellent and strategic deck-building race game that introduces simple yet innovative mechanics, making it enjoyable for both families and experienced gamers and offering a refreshing challenge.”

“Well, in The Quest for El Dorado we get the deck-building aspect mixed with a race across various terrain that changes every game. And in that way it’s kind of like a puzzle to figure out how to get across the board in the smoothest path.”

The reviewer highly recommends "The Quest for El Dorado," calling it an excellent deck-building game that is quick, clean, and shines especially well with two players. They appreciate its modular map, which offers significant replayability, and note that the theme is effectively integrated into the gameplay.

The reviewer highly praises 'The Quest for El Dorado' as a remarkably fun, enjoyable, and intuitive deck-building race game with immense variety, making it a satisfying choice for both casual players and experienced gamers, suitable for family game nights.

“In summary, The Quest for El Dorado is an engaging and accessible board game that offers a thrilling adventure through the jungles of South America in search of El Dorado. With its combination of deck-building mechanics, strategic racing elements, and thematic immersion, the game provides an enjoyable experience for players of all ages and skill levels.”

“The Quest for El Dorado teaches you deck building, gently nudges you into exploring it's depths, and let's you simply glance at the board to see who is winning.”

The reviewer highly praises "The Quest for El Dorado: The Golden Temples" as a significant improvement over the original, appreciating the new multi-objective gameplay that adds strategic depth and makes the race more engaging, despite minor issues with rule clarity and limited map tiles in the standalone box.

“Overall, The Quest for El Dorado is super fun! As mentioned, I really like the sense of progression you get through the game as you move towards the finish line.”

The reviewer included 'The Quest for El Dorado' as a recommended family-style board game, indicating it offers an enjoyable deck-building racing experience.