Rio Grande Games Puerto Rico | 
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| Brand: Rio Grande Games
Category: Toy
List Price: $44.99
Buy New: $30.55
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Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 1091
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 99 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 2.6 x 12.3
MPN: 4098399
Model: 4098399
UPC: 655132001953
EAN: 0655132001953
ASIN: B00008URUT
Release Date: May 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Features:
| • | Brilliant game mechanics | | • | Length of a typical game is 90-150 minutes | | • | For 3-5 players | | • | Includes 6 game boards, 50 goods, 100 colonists, 8 quarry tiles, 50 plantation tiles, 54 coins, 50 victory point chips, 9 role cards, 50 buildings, 6 ships and 1 rule booklet | | • | Recommended for ages 12 years and up |
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Product Description
IN THE GREAT ANTILLES YOU PLAY PROSPECTOR OR GOVERNOR OR SETTLER OR TRADER PLAYERS TRY HAVE THE GREATEST PROSPERITY AND HIGHEST REPUTATION IF YOU LOVE SETTLERS OF CATAN OR CARCASSONE BOARD GAMES YOU SHOULD LOVE THIS 3 TO 5 PLAYERS 12 AND UP 90 MIN.CHOCKING HAZARD - CONTAINS SMALL PARTS - NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3
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| Customer Reviews: Read 28 more reviews...
One of the best strategy games ever made December 21, 2008
If you love a good strategy game, look no further. This is simply one of the best games ever made, and deserves the multiple awards it's won.
There are a few things that set this game apart:
1. Almost no luck. There are no dice in this game for a reason. Everything about the game is meant to be decided by skill alone. There are a few things predicted by luck (what resources will be available at any given moment in the game for example) but they never directly impact the outcome of the game.
2. Strategy that isn't dependent on a 'zero sum game.' A zero sum game is a political science term that applies to situations in which for one party to do better, another party has to do worse. For example, in the board game Risk, for you to prosper, you must be definition take ground away from your opponent. Some games are purely zero sum, (Risk, Chess, Stratego) others are partially zero sum (Settlers of Catan) and a very few are not zero sum at all. Puerto Rico is largely free from zero sum scenarios; each of the players prosper, and the strategy is about prospering the most. There are a few rare occasions where you can directly screw other players, but these are at a minimum compared to other games.
3. Game play that encourages many potential winning strategies. Since there are three conditions that trigger the game's end, there is a wide diversity of strategies that can be employed to win. This is multiplied by the diversity of buildings that can be purchased, goods produced, etc... This encourages trying new things, and rewards players who don't mimic other players strategies.
4. Replay value: because of the factors listed above, this game maintains its level of entertainment like few others. Add the 5 player expansion, and it becomes even more diverse.
There are a few negative factors, but they are inconsequential when compared to the many positives:
1. Relatively complex set up. It takes a good 10 minutes to get this game ready to play because it relies on many, many smaller pieces. The set up time drops after you've played a down times or so, but it still feels like a chore.
2. Complex games have complex rules, and this game is complex. It can take new players a couple times through to really get the hang of the game, but once they do, they're addicted!
Concussions:
I think this game would be perfect if it was digital and could be played over a computer network. That would eliminate the issues with set up, as well as automate a lot of things. Rio Games, if you're reading this, please make a computer game version of Puerto Rico!
This is a premium strategy board game. It's diverse, fun, allows for multiple winning strategies, and is overall in the top three strategy games I've ever player, right up there with Settlers of Catan and Ticket to Ride. If you like strategy games, chances are you will love this one.
Rented it, loved it November 24, 2008
I played this a few times and everyone loved it. It is definitely on my wish list. I didn't think it was too complicated, but I have a designated "instruction reader" in the family. I thought it was easy enough to get the hang of after 10 minutes or so. This Brand (rio grande) doesn't have the fanciest graphics, so the box looks kinda blah, but it is a great game. Can't judge a game by its box.
Love this game November 17, 2008
We had played this game many times before we purchased it, but it is definitely one of our favorites. Learning to play takes quite awhile, but after that it's all fun! The best part is that there are no set strategies for how to win. Every game play is different, and you really have to be thinking the entire time. A small amount of luck and a large amount of skill are required. We are so glad we own this. It's an investment with awesome returns.
Great game but a bit hard for children October 24, 2008
This is one of the best if not the best board game I've played.
If you're looking for a strategic game, with no apparent path of victory(at least at first) then this is the game for you.
There are many pieces and due to the non-apparent path to victory this game has a moderate learning curve. I'd recommend it for teenagers and above.
 Board games October 6, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It was gift for a cousing who is 11 year old. It was fun for kids
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