How many players is San Juan?

San Juan plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does San Juan take to play?

A game of San Juan takes 45–60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is San Juan any good?

San Juan rates 7.3/10 from 22,453 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / city building game built around action drafting, follow, hand management.

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San Juan (2004)

2–4 players · 45–60 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 45–60 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.3/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45–60 min.

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About San Juan

Cards have multiple potential uses -- choose wisely to build the city.

Card Game City Building Economic

Mechanics: Action Drafting, Follow, Hand Management, Set Collection, Variable Phase Order · Designer: Andreas Seyfarth

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San Juan FAQ

How many players is San Juan?: San Juan plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does San Juan take to play?: A game of San Juan takes 45–60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is San Juan any good?: San Juan rates 7.3/10 from 22,453 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / city building game built around action drafting, follow, hand management.