Board Games with Scott 045 - Puerto Rico

[bolshevik2]

You know what is a hilarious irony? I am a Puerto Rican and this game is NOT sold in Puerto Rico and it is neither available in Spanish. Anyhow I'll be buying this really soon over Ebay or somewhere else, I am amazed at the strategic gameplay it seems to possess. It far surpasses the crap we have over in America; like Stratego and Risk. lol !!!

[Carnifrex]

Great review!!

[MPthe1]

How long does a game last for, lets say, 4 persons?

[MegaNate88]

@MPthe1 It really depends on how well they know the game. If you have to teach all of them, they will most likely be more deliberate in their actions leading to a longer game. 4 people = about 2 - 2.5 hours.

[koosjebig]

What would be a good way to make this game a bit easier (less overwhelming) in the first play for beginners?

I was thinking of not considering the special functions of buildings.

Another option would be to take out the captain, and only get points by building.

Any thoughts?

[JohanKH]

Awesome rule description.

[smfelechner]

Awesome!!! I really enjoyed your explanation of the game. I was thinking about getting the game. Now I'm definitely going to buy it!

[toddrodgers69]

If you play a good game with annoying people you're going to have a bad time mmmkay?

[jgarcia0417]

Great game! Thanks for the video! What is your opinion on the expansion?

[snicholson]

@jgarcia0417 I tried it, but I don't think the game needs it. I find that there's enough variety and interest in the base game.

[HelicopterHoneymoon]

what a great game. I lose everytime, but I have fun everytime.

[TheDuskdemon]

Has anyone tried a strategy that gives a backseat to scoring VP through goods?

I haven't tried it yet, but I want to see what kinds of points are possible. I think its somewhat limited because you can only get about 25-28 points on your building values, with an extra 7-20 points if one can buy 2-3 VP Buildings. Depending on how many VP one will inevitably get in captain actions it may work. Particularly if one ends the game early by filling out the buildings and suffocating everyone else.

[Spaco1]

Thanks for the video, Scott! Really enjoyed it and our group will be trying PR out tomorrow for the first time.

[vmp0514]

Thanks for the tutorial, this game overwhelmed me a bit when I tried reading the manual.

[ORCA4312]

Good tips at the end. One thing about the fast building strategy is to take quarries as quickly as possible, for the cost reduction allows you to then build faster than other players.

[noircei16]

I am looking for a strategy game that fits these components...now im not some stickler on what games i like but i am looking for a new game.

I want a strategy game with the lightness and comedy of Guillotine

WIth the Abstract atmosphere of Small World

With the dynamic of Puerto Rico just more user friendly

With tons of different options and cards!

i hope this isnt a pain in the ass...just think of some great games if possible...

thanks

[snicholson]

@noircei16 The one game I can think of that meets these criteria is Glory to Rome. It's not as strong in the comedy department.

[noircei16]

@snicholson Thanks!

[noircei16]

@snicholson any others??

[RatKing59]

@noircei16 Cosmic Encounter. Abstract. Strategy. Very light, but not guillotine light. Infinite number of play possibilities without any expansions.

[moyergeo]

I love this man, get on the PR express!

[MalarchuksThroat]

Nice one, Scott. I was tearing my hair out through the instructions but you've done a great job of simplying things. I think I've got it now....

Cheers!

[Charrister]

Got to congratulate you on managing to simplify even the most complex gaming instructions, thanks

[ahtartersauce101]

Wow I'm usually turned off by a game solely centered on Victory points. I like the racing, dexterity, or travel around the board stuff. But this is amazing. I've always liked complex games, but not ones that have a perfect rhythm turn-for-turn with a bunch of phases or steps. This is genius and realistic to a real Puerto Rico. I wanna give a applause to the guy who actually made this game. This took serious thot and changes i'll bet. Looks GREaT! good review too. Thank you.

[ORCA4312]

@ahtartersauce101 I completely agree. A brilliantly designed game.

[binaryspider]

Well done. Thank you for such an excellent review!

[ORCA4312]

Excellent review of an excellent game.

Great job of describing the game and the game play.

[anarchistmike]

Amazing review. Thank you.

[Ilopsen]

Killer intro, sweet bass riff.

[Darklordbrink]

Hey Scott, have you ever tried any of the expansions for Puerto Rico?

[snicholson]

@Darklordbrink I played once with one with trees. I didn't care for it, so I stick to the base game.

[Buckethead7777777777]

I ordered this game off of Amazon..... I'M FUCKING JUICED lol

[my8miles]

Great video. Greetings fom Germany,

[Einsatsgruppen]

Scott, you really do a fantastic job of not only explaining the rules and flow of games but also a great job through your explaining about whether or not I'd be interested in any game you're talking about. Excellent work, my friend - please keep it up!

[theelephantgun]

After hearing your star trek joke I had to look at pictures of quark.

[thesilente]

@theelephantgun you mean wharf?

[theelephantgun]

no the mention of wharf made me look up quark the ferengi.

[bipf]

Just bought it last week, glad I did! I downloaded the 2 player rules and played it 5 times this week. Had a game night last night with 5 people, and was hesitant to teach the game to them after we had played Catan because it just looked so complicated and I didn't know if they'd like it. Well, luckily I had nothing to worry about. They caught on near the end of the game, and now they want to play it again. It's just a fun game! Less cut-throat than Catan too.

[jayjaymasterujed]

i'm gonna buy it =)

[shufeng5]

very good and detailed review of the game :D as well as the guide for the game as well, nicely done mate 5/5!

[breakdance74]

Thank you very much. I'm going to be programming this game in Flash in a few weeks and this video really helped me understand what I'm up against.

[Bobbo110]

Recently bought this game because of your review ^^ It's going to be interesting to play it in a couple of days.

[Extesd]

Very comprehensive, and entertaining review Mr. Nickolson. I'm going to pick this board game up for sure.

[macalichi]

LOVE Puerto Rico! It's so complex and the first time you play it all the way through it's so confusing...but when you get to the end of it...you can't wait to play it again!! So good in so many levels. It's worth the long process of getting to know the game.

[memoryhero]

I meet every week with some friends to play PR. As a fun strategy game, it's second to none.

[Kennymiester]

I'd really like to try this game. I've just begun to get into board games that aren't 'mainstream' I suppose you could say. I'm afraid that I wont be able to find people to play with though...

[bipf]

Good luck on finding people to play with! I bought PR not knowing if anyone else would like it. Luckily, a couple friends play Settlers of Catan, and they liked PR. You could look for gaming groups in your area too.

[bukaroo12]

Awesome review!!! Thanks, I'm sold!

[electricviolinpownz]

ive been looking at this game for a few months now, and this video has convinced me 110%!! Thanks Scott, total subscription =)