In Puerto Rico players assume the roles of colonial governors on the island of Puerto Rico. The aim of the game is to amass victory points by shipping goods to Europe or by constructing buildings.

AWARDS & HONORS
2010 Ludoteca Ideale Official Selection
2008 Gra Roku Game of the Year
2007 Juego del Año Finalist
2006 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Nominee
2005 Hra roku Winner
2005 Hra roku Nominee
2004 Hra roku Nominee
2003 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Winner
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2003 International Gamers Awards - General Strategy; Multi-player Winner
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2002 Spiel des Jahres Nominee
2002 Spiel der Spiele Hit für Experten Recommended
2002 Meeples' Choice Award
2002 Japan Boardgame Prize Best Advanced Game Winner
2002 Japan Boardgame Prize Best Advanced Game Nominee
2002 Essener Feder Best Written Rules Winner
2002 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game Winner