Terraforming Mars vs Puerto Rico
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Terraforming Mars
In Terraforming Mars, players take on the role of corporations working together to terraform the planet Mars. Players compete for victory points while raising temperature, creating oxygen, and covering the planet with water. Each player manages their own corporation, playing project cards that represent technologies, infrastructure, or events.
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Terraforming Mars | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 4 ✓ | 8 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 8 |
| Year Published | 2016 | 2002 ✓ |
| Price | 50 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.24 | 3.27 ✓ |
Terraforming Mars wins in 3 categories, Puerto Rico wins in 3 categories.