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| | | Description: | | Explore a new kind of treasure island with Tobago from Rio Grande Games. Chests full of gold are buried in the jungle. Rumors of their location vary from a hut near the islandâ€s largest mountain to a spot where the roar of an untamed river can be heard. The beautifully illustrated game board and top-quality game pieces enhance the allure and mystery of this inventive and exhilarating game. Each player contributes valuable clues which determine where the treasures are located. The excitement mounts as the adventurers strive to be the first to arrive at the treasure sites. The 3-piece game board with its innovative design can be set up with 32 different scenarios, each providing fun and a new challenge. | | | Features: | |
• For 2-4 players
• Takes about an hour to play
• Treasure hunt theme
• Lots of replay value
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 11.8 inches | | Product Width:
| 11.8 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.8 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 11.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 11.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.55 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 10 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 A good, beautifully designed entry-level strategy gameApr 18, 2010
By Sandor Weisz
The premise is pretty straightforward: you and your compatriots are hunting the island of Tobago for treasure. The thing is, the maps to these treasures aren't maps at all, but collections of clues that are dispersed among all players via cards. Throughout the game, players add clue cards, one at at time, to four piles, each of which represents a treasure. Each card narrows the possible places on the game board where that treasure might be found. Once the location is narrowed down to a single spot, players can drive their miniature ATV there, pick up the treasure chest, and discover the gold inside. Except that the gold's not all for you; every person who helped narrow down the search gets a part of the booty.
There are other various elements, like creaky statues, the occasional cursed treasure, and magic amulets that help you defend against the curse or help you take an extra turn when you need it. The game ends when all the gold's been parceled out. Winner is the player with the most.
STRENGTHS
-- Beautiful board and pieces. Lots of the elements are made of wood, including some carved and painted items like statues and palm trees. If you're going to be spending an hour staring at and handling a game, it should look good, and Tobago does.
-- Relies more on turn-to-turn tactics rather than an overarching strategy. So it's not too overwhelming, and mistakes made early on can be overcome in later turns.
-- Involves just the right amount of cooperative game theory -- that is, basing your moves on how you think your competitors would play. This is an essential component of any quality game.
-- Variable board configurations. Because of the modular game board, there are 32 possible island configurations to play with.
-- Easy to explain. If you know how to play, it should take you 5-10 minutes to explain to a newbie. If you're starting from scratch, expect 10 minutes more. Which is pretty fast for this genre of game.
WEAKNESSES
-- Just a little too heavy of a reliance on luck. Your power in the game comes from the cards you hold, which are drawn randomly. You can exchange them, but it's a still a random draw. I'm not sure how they could improve this, and to be fair, it's a minor quibble.
-- Relies less on an overarching strategy than turn-to-turn tactics. If you're a veteran of strategy games and want something intense, this may feel too simple.
CONCLUSION
This is a great entry-level game for families and gamers looking for something a step up from, say, Risk. It's roughly on the same complexity level as Settlers of Catan, maybe even easier.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Another winner from GermanyMay 21, 2010
By Karen Foulke
The previous review was very thorough and I agree with most of what was said. This game moves along quickly enough that the players don't have to endure long waits while co-players contemplate strategy. I'm not sure I agree that too much is left to chance. Strategic gathering and disposing of amulets can make up for the element of chance. Easy to catch on to and enjoyable to play in company as it's possible to maintain basic conversation while the game is being played. After the first play of the game, subsequent game setup is quick and easy, which is not always true for German board games. Maximum number of players is 4.
17 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Family treasure hunting is funAug 31, 2010
By Trent Howell
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R162EVF3ONBW9G This is a great game that we picked up through Amazon.com.
We had heard about it for a while and were very anxious to give it a shot. And we're very glad that we did.
Tobago is a great game with fantastic components. We love being able to determine where the treasure is buried - by playing clue cards that narrow down the possibilities. Then driving our ATV over to that spot and digging it up. And everyone that contributed a clue gets to share in the treasure find.
But what makes it really enjoyable to play over and over is that the board itself is customizable - with many different combinations of how to lay it out. And then you also get to choose where to place the cool statues, palm trees, and huts.
Check out how the game really plays by watching our video review.
You can also read more about our impressions on our game review site TheBoardGameFamily.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Great FunDec 17, 2010
By Alysia
My entire family loves this game. We have played it with every member of my and my husband's immediate families, and everyone who has played it with us loves it.
The board itself is beautifully made, love the artwork. The pieces are a lot of fun, and also beautifully made. Love the treasure hunting, and the sense of cooperative play while building maps, but individual play to gain treasures. A lot of fun for everyone.
Definitely a game to be added to your collection if your tired of the run of the mill games and ready for something a little bit different.
Also, this game was an award winner for 2010. The "Spiel Das Jahres" (Game of the Year) award from Germany is a huge award for games to receive, and usually means a game is REALLY worth while, this game won that award in either 2009 or 2010.
Worth it!!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great gameJan 23, 2011
By Corn Capital Mom
I bought Tobago having never seen or played the game because board game sites rated it so highly. I am glad I did. The board and game pieces are island themed and well made. Tobago combines strategy and luck. Players use cards in their hand to limit possibilities for the location of hidden treasure. Once a treasures location is narrowed to only one possibility, you race to retrieve it. My 11 year old daughter loves the game.
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