Puerto Rico vs Catan
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.
Catan
Catan is the classic strategy game that introduced modern board gaming to the world. Players build settlements, cities, and roads on the island of Catan by collecting and trading resources. The modular board creates a different island each game. Trade and negotiation are key as players work to become the dominant settlement on Catan.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Puerto Rico | Catan |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 8 ✓ | 583 |
| Rating | 8 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2002 | 1995 ✓ |
| Price | 40 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 ✓ | 3 |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 60 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.27 ✓ | 2.33 |
Puerto Rico wins in 5 categories, Catan wins in 4 categories.