Narcos: The Board Game, which is based on the television series Narcos, puts players in the roles of the series' most powerful characters and factions as they rewrite the story behind the rise and fall of El Patron. One person acts as El Patron, managing a growing narcotics empire while trying to keep their location on the board a secret. The remaining players lead the Hunter factions: the DEA, Polica Nacional de Colombia, Cali Cartel, and the guerrilla extremist group. These seemingly disparate groups are united in their common interest to discover the hidden position of El Patron, sharing information and discussing strategies. If the El Patron player manages to complete their secret objectives without being captured by the Hunters, they win. However, if the Hunters are able to uncover El Patron's location, they succeed in their mission and win.