Puerto Rico vs 7 Wonders
Side by side comparison of two top board games
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.
7 Wonders
7 Wonders is a card drafting game where players build ancient civilizations by constructing Wonders of the World. Each player manages a civilization through three ages, choosing cards that provide resources, military strength, scientific advances, or civic structures. The game supports up to 7 players and plays quickly.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Puerto Rico | 7 Wonders |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 8 ✓ | 45 |
| Rating | 8 ✓ | 7.8 |
| Year Published | 2002 ✓ | 2010 |
| Price | 40 | 40 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 | 7 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.27 ✓ | 2.33 |
Puerto Rico wins in 4 categories, 7 Wonders wins in 3 categories.