- BGG rank
- BGG #5,481
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Hard to Get
- 2–12 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,579
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Puerto Banana
2024
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- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
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Puerto Banana is a board game released in 2024 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mads Emil Christensen and its main mechanics are Auction: Sealed Bid.
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About the game
How bananas will your fellow players act in their quest for a bounty of bananas on their boat? Your goal in Puerto Banana is to be the first player to collect 200 bananas. Each player starts with 10 bananas, and the first lot up for bid is 10 bananas. You can secretly bid any amount for this lot — even far above 10 bananas! Players then reveal their bids, and if the player who bid the most would be able to--after adding the current lot first--pay the difference between their bid and the next highest bid, they pay this difference to whoever made the second-highest bid. If the winner cannot afford to pay this bonus, they lose all their stash. You then compare the player with the second-highest bid and the player with the third-highest bid, etc. Eventually either someone wins and pays their bid, or if nobody else can afford to pay then the player who bid lowest gets the lot for free. If bids are tied, players split the banana pot (or bonus). The next lot is for an amount of bananas equal to whoever has the most bananas. Continue to auction lots until someone has at least 200 bananas on their cargo ship, thereby winning the game.
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Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- asmodee
- Blue Orange (EU)
- Zvezda
Questions and answers
Puerto Banana supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Puerto Banana is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Puerto Banana for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Puerto Banana has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
The main mechanics of Puerto Banana are Auction: Sealed Bid. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Puerto Banana and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Puerto Banana are: Mads Emil Christensen. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Puerto Banana as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.