Puerto Rico: 1897 (ENG) - Board game

Puerto Rico: 1897

Puerto Rico: 1897 takes place the year after Puerto Rico achieved political autonomy, breaking free from colonial rule. You play as a Puerto Rican farmer, competing with others to hire workers, grow plantations, produce and trade goods, and build city infrastructure. The goal is to amass the greatest wealth and prestige.

Key Features:

• Players & Duration: 2-5 players, about 70-120 minutes per game.

• Role Selection & Resource Management: Pick roles such as Planter, Builder, Trader etc., manage workers, plantations, buildings.

• Hidden Victory Points: Shipping chips kept face down to hide full point totals; victory from buildings, goods, large buildings.

• City Buildings & Infrastructure: Build in your city to expand production and trade, unlock bonuses.

• Diverse Crops & Goods: Tobacco, sugar, coffee and others—each with distinct cost, value and production constraints.

• Variable Phase Order: The player with the turn token picks first role each round and gains an advantage; token moves clockwise.

• New Edition with Full Expansions & Art Overhaul: Includes all four expansions (New Buildings, Citizens/Nobles, Smugglers, Festival) plus updated artwork.

Why Choose Puerto Rico: 1897?

Because it combines a timeless economics strategy experience with modern polish. It retains the deep tactical decisions fans love—role choices, production planning, shipping timing—but adds aesthetic improvements and inclusive design touches. If you enjoy games where every choice matters and where you can keep adapting your strategy, Puerto Rico: 1897 delivers. It’s a great pick for strategy gamers who want a strong game with replayability and visual appeal.