San Juan (Second Edition) 2014
Designed by Andreas Seyfarth
What it is
A light-to-medium card game, city building, economic game for 2-4 players (~45 min), built around action drafting, follow, hand management.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #523 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play San Juan (Second Edition)
San Juan (Second Edition) is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.1 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Card Game, City Building and Economic game where the core of play revolves around Action Drafting, Follow and Hand Management. A light-to-medium card game, city building, economic game for 2-4 players (~45 min), built around action drafting, follow, hand management. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #523 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about San Juan (Second Edition)
How many players is San Juan (Second Edition)?
San Juan (Second Edition) plays with 2–4 players.
Does San Juan (Second Edition) work with 2 players?
Yes — San Juan (Second Edition) plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does San Juan (Second Edition) take to play?
About 45 minutes per game.
Is San Juan (Second Edition) hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.1 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is San Juan (Second Edition) for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is San Juan (Second Edition) good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 2.1/5 and a 10+ age rating — San Juan (Second Edition) is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is San Juan (Second Edition)?
San Juan (Second Edition) is a Card Game, City Building, Economic game, built on Action Drafting, Follow, Hand Management.
Where to buy San Juan (Second Edition)
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