Ravensburger Puerto Rico 1897 Board Game | Strategic Play for 12+ | New Art & Storyline

Step into Puerto Rico, 1897

Ravensburger’s Puerto Rico 1897 reimagines a beloved classic with a fresh art direction and a captivating storyline. Designed for 2–5 players aged 12 and up, this edition invites you to guide a growing island through thoughtful planning, smart trading, and decisive governance. The tactile components and vivid visuals work together to create an immersive experience where every decision adds texture to the island's evolving character. You’ll feel the click of resource tokens, hear the soft shuffle of wooden workers, and sense the pulse of a bustling port as your strategies unfold across a historically inspired landscape. While the goal remains to grow wealth and reputation, the path there is shaped by your choices, not guaranteed by luck alone.

The game structure supports rich strategy without overwhelming new players. Roles like builder, trader, captain, and prospector provide distinct actions that influence city-building, harvesting, and export dynamics. The island responds to your moves as goods flow, ships rise in the harbor, and markets buzz with opportunity. With careful planning, you may turn early gains into lasting influence; with bold moves, you might reshape the board for future rounds. The experience blends educational flavor with accessible mechanics, making it enjoyable for families and seasoned gamers alike.

New art, new stories

This edition is crafted in close collaboration with Puerto Rican cultural and historical consultants. The updated art and storytelling weave in local flavor and historical texture, enriching the ambiance and giving players fresh reasons to engage with the island’s development arc. The visual aesthetic and narrative thread help anchor each round in a vivid, shared world, inviting players to explore the consequences of their strategic decisions.

Expanded content that deepens replayability

• New Buildings, Citizens, The Smuggler, and The Festival expand options for scoring and strategy
• Enhanced content unlocks different paths to victory, encouraging diverse approaches across plays
• Clear-structure rules and intuitive setup help you start quickly and learn as you play

What you get in the box

• Six game boards for varied layouts and deeper planning
• 50 goods tokens to fuel production and trade
• 100 workers to manage labor and production lines
• 20 noblemen to unlock influential actions
• Expanded components that support the new content and enhanced art
• Comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions for quick starts

Who should consider this edition

Ideal for families and groups seeking a thoughtful strategy game that scales with player count. The game supports 2–5 players and is designed for ages 12 and up, offering a balance of accessible rules and meaningful decisions. High-quality components and a reimagined setting add tactile and visual appeal without sacrificing clarity, making it suitable for casual game nights and longer sessions alike.