I was looking for a new game to try and was torn between San Juan and Race for the Galaxy. The two games, on the surface, look quite similar, one being set in old-timey San Juan and the other set in space. And both got decent reviews--the mark I generally use to determine whether a game is worth checking out. Since my wife has a tendency to reject anything space-related categorically (though
The Omega Virus gets a pass, most likely because of its electronic-talking component), I figured San Juan was a better choice for us even though personal preference leaned toward Race for the Galaxy. And while there were certain things about San Juan that I liked, and I acknowledge it's probably a better game than I give it credit for, my opinion of it can be summed up with "meh."
