Puerto Rico vs Spirit Island
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.
Spirit Island
Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Puerto Rico | Spirit Island |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 8 ✓ | 11 |
| Rating | 8 | 8.4 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2002 ✓ | 2017 |
| Price | 40 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.27 | 4.06 ✓ |
Puerto Rico wins in 5 categories, Spirit Island wins in 3 categories.