In the 2400s, mankind begins to terraform the planet Mars. Giant corporations, sponsored by the World Government on Earth, initiate huge projects to raise the temperature, the oxygen level and the ocean coverage until the environment is habitable. In Terraforming Mars you play one of those corporations and work together in the terraforming process, but
In the 2400s, mankind begins to terraform the planet Mars. Giant corporations, sponsored by the World Government on Earth, initiate huge projects to raise the temperature, the oxygen level and the ocean coverage until the environment is habitable. In Terraforming Mars you play one of those corporations and work together in the terraforming process, but compete in doing the best work, with victory points awarded not only for your contribution to the terraforming, but also for advancing human infrastructure throughout the solar systems and other commendable achievements. The players acquire unique project cards, which represent anything from introducing plant life or animals, hurling asteroids at the surface, building cities, and establishing greenhouse gas industries to heat up the atmosphere. You compete for the best places for your city tiles, ocean tiles and greenery tiles. When the terraforming process is complete, the player corporation with the most victory points wins.
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Must have game! Mediocre component quality. Sub-par box and cardboard insert was destroyed by poor shipping. This is an incredible game with a very cool engine building mechanic that offers tons of choice. We received it this morning and quickly played it twice. I, already, cannot imagine my game library without it. It would rate 5 stars were it not for the component and packaging quality.
… components — particularly the player mats — are not great. But the game itself is fantastic Many have (accurately) commented that the game components — particularly the player mats — are not great. But the game itself is fantastic! The wealth of cards makes it really special. The solo variant is surprisingly robust, and it plays great with a group, too.
This is an amazing game that I cannot recommend enough. This game is not for the faint of heart. It is an amazing game that can get very complicated at times depending on the cards you play. This game can take hours to play, but is so rewarding to win. My spouse and I have played for over 40 hours in the first month. I have recommended this game to numerous people and introduced it to a lot of friends.