San Juan
Build San Juan using cards as buildings, goods, and currency
Who it's for
Players who love Puerto Rico's role selection but want it in 45 minutes. The multi-use cards create satisfying trade-off decisions every turn.
Not for you if…
Skip if you've already committed to Race for the Galaxy — they share DNA. Card draws can feel swingy compared to the parent game.
Vibe's take
Elegant, streamlined, decisive, classic
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About this game
Card game adaptation of Puerto Rico where cards serve as buildings, goods, and currency simultaneously. Choose roles to produce, trade, build, or draw — the classic role-selection mechanism in a streamlined 45-minute package. Every card in hand is a tough choice between building it or spending it.
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Duration
45–60 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #448
24k ratings
Published
2004
Language
Moderate text
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