Puerto Rico vs Wingspan
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.
Wingspan
Wingspan is a strategy game about birds. Players are bird enthusiasts collecting birds for their wildlife preserves. Each bird played adds to a player's engine, generating food, eggs, or card draws. The game features 170 unique bird cards, each with its own habitat preference and special ability. Beautiful artwork and a relaxing pace make it accessible to all.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Puerto Rico | Wingspan |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 8 ✓ | 23 |
| Rating | 8 | 8 |
| Year Published | 2002 ✓ | 2019 |
| Price | 40 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 5 | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 60 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.27 ✓ | 2.58 |
Puerto Rico wins in 4 categories, Wingspan wins in 3 categories.