Puerto Rico's card-only cousin, build a city where cards are both money and goods.
Who it's for
Puerto Rico fans who want a shorter, card-only version, or anyone who enjoys efficient city-building engines.
Not for you if…
Avoid if you specifically wanted the original event cards, this edition leaves those out despite early announcements.
Vibe's take
Snappy and tactical, the dual-use cards create constant trade-offs between spending now or hoarding for later, and role selection keeps everyone engaged every round. It moves faster than Puerto Rico while keeping the same engine-building satisfaction.
San Juan 1897 refreshes the beloved card-game companion to Puerto Rico with new layouts and artwork, using cards as both currency and goods while you build production and special buildings to out-develop your rivals.
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Players
Duration
45–60 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.2 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.8/10
317 ratings
Published
2025
Language
Heavy text