Gloomhaven vs Puerto Rico
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is a game of tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players take on the role of wandering mercenaries with their own specializations, goals, and personal stories. Each scenario in Gloomhaven presents a new challenge, and players must work together to overcome enemies and obstacles. Between scenarios, players improve their characters by gaining new abilities, items, and perks. The game also features a legacy-style component where choices made in one scenario affect future scenarios.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a classic strategy game where players take on the roles of plantation owners in colonial Puerto Rico. Players grow crops, construct buildings, and ship goods back to Europe. The game features a unique role-selection mechanic where each turn, players choose roles that benefit both themselves and others, creating deep strategic decisions.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 8 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 8 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2002 ✓ |
| Price | 140 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 3.27 |
Gloomhaven wins in 5 categories, Puerto Rico wins in 3 categories.