Puerto Rico vs Agricola
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.
Agricola
Agricola is a farming strategy game where players manage their own family farms. Workers gather resources, build fences, plant crops, and raise animals through 14 rounds. The game is known for its tight resource economy and the constant pressure to feed your family. With many cards for variety, each game offers unique strategic paths.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Puerto Rico | Agricola |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 8 ✓ | 24 |
| Rating | 8 | 8 |
| Year Published | 2002 ✓ | 2007 |
| Price | 40 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.27 | 3.63 ✓ |
Puerto Rico wins in 4 categories, Agricola wins in 2 categories.