El Caballero
- Players: 2–4 players
- Play time: 90 min
- BGG rating: 6.4
About El Caballero
Although referred to as a sequel to El Grande, El Caballero shares few aspects with its namesake, being a fun but intense brain-burner in which players explore and attempt to control the lands and waterways of the New World. The players are following Columbus by exploring the islands he discovered. Players slowly explore the islands – by picking and placing land tiles that are most favorable to them – and discover wealth in the form of gold and fish. As they learn about the land and sea areas of this new land, they position their caballeros to try to maintain control of the important regions. Castillos give them a measure of protection from others, and ships allow them to establish trade and to fish for food. Success is measured in the size of land and sea areas they control. Their success is measured twice, and in the end these scores are summed and the winner declared.
- Released
- 1998
- Designers
- Wolfgang Kramer, Richard Ulrich
- Age
- 13+
- Best with
- 3 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play El Caballero?
El Caballero plays with 2–4 players.
What is the best player count for El Caballero?
BoardGameGeek community voters say El Caballero is best with 3 players (60 votes).
How long does El Caballero take to play?
A game of El Caballero takes 90 min.
What age is El Caballero for?
The recommended minimum age for El Caballero is 13+.
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