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# 120 min immersive gameplay 100+ unique project cards 3 global terraforming parameters Indie Boards and Cards Terraforming Mars Board Game, Multicolor (6005SG)

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## Summary

> 🚀 Terraform Mars, dominate the future—don’t just play, lead the next frontier!

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- **What is this?** Indie Boards and Cards Terraforming Mars Board Game, Multicolor (6005SG) by stronghold games
- **How much does it cost?** ¥27693 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Master the Red Planet:** Lead a corporation to terraform Mars by raising temperature, oxygen, and ocean coverage—be the pioneer of humanity’s new era.
- • **Solo & Multiplayer Modes:** Enjoy a highly rated solo challenge or compete with friends in intense multiplayer sessions lasting around 2 hours.
- • **Deep Strategic Engine Building:** Invest in 100+ project cards to boost resource production and unlock powerful combos that keep every game fresh and challenging.
- • **Replayability That Never Quits:** Modular design and multiple expansions ensure every game feels new—stay ahead of the curve and never miss a beat.
- • **Compete for Milestones & Awards:** Strategically claim key milestones and awards to maximize your victory points and flex your Mars domination skills.

## Overview

Terraforming Mars is a top-ranked strategy board game where players control corporations competing to make Mars habitable by increasing temperature, oxygen, and ocean coverage. Featuring over 100 project cards, deep engine-building mechanics, and both solo and multiplayer modes, it offers 120 minutes of intense, replayable gameplay. With modular boards and multiple expansions, it’s a must-have for strategic thinkers and competitive gamers alike.

## Description

Terraforming Mars is a widely acclaimed strategy board game where players take control of competing corporations tasked with transforming the Red Planet into a habitable world. Each corporation begins with unique strengths that shape early decisions, and as the game progresses players invest in hundreds of project cards that modify production, create new infrastructures, or directly impact the global parameters of Mars. Temperature, oxygen, and ocean coverage must all rise for the planet to become livable, and each improvement advances the shared goal while rewarding the players who contributed most effectively. At its core, Terraforming Mars is a deep engine building experience. Project cards can enhance resource generation, unlock long term scoring opportunities, or introduce powerful effects that shift the state of the board. Players must decide when to develop production, when to pursue immediate points, and when to secure key positions for greenery or city tiles. Competition remains tight as players vie for milestones and awards, place tiles strategically, and balance short term income with long term planning. Terraforming Mars has become a modern classic due to its replayability, modular design, and compatibility with expansions.

Review: AMAZING game, solo and multiplayer - Terraforming Mars (TM) is absolutely fantastic. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. It's that good. Definitely a gamer's game (ie. not intended for newcomers/nongamers), but worth every penny. With that said, TM has a bit of a learning curve. TM also has a wonderful solo variant, so if you're looking for a challenge, and you like to play solo (or at least have that option), look no further. That's actually the main reason I bought this game, and yet now I can't wait to try it multiplayer. And since it has the solo mode, I'll be able to teach it no problem and help move the game along as well. Another huge plus for me. At its core, TM is an engine builder, with cards and projects to help increase 6 main resources and production of said resources (MegaCredits=money, Steel, Titanium, Plants, Energy, and Heat). I won't go into great detail, but it's from these resources and a set amount of starting resources depending on which Corporation (think player) you play as that you start your engine building. There are 5 beginner corporations that are generic and all the same, and then there are an additional 12 that each have their own special ability(ies) and amount of starting credits, and possibly resources and/or resource production. I recommend starting with a beginner corporation, as knowing which cards to keep during setup also has a learning curve. Throughout the game, the player(s) are attempting to gain victory points (known as Terraform Rating, or TR) while simultaneously terraforming the planet. This terraforming includes 3 main elements: increasing temperature, oxygen levels, and water/ocean tiles. In the solo mode, you are attempting to complete all 3 of these before the end of your 14th turn. If you do so, you win. You can also keep track of your best scores, though TM isn't simply just a beat your own score solo mode. You actually have to WIN first (ie. complete the 3 elements to terraforming by end of turn 14), which is NOT easy. It's very clever, and very fun. Games typically take me 1-2 hours. In multi mode, you are trying to accrue the highest TR at the game end, signified by the completion of all 3 elements of terraforming. However, you score not only points from your base TR, cards, city tiles, and plant tiles (as in the solo mode), but also from any awards or milestones that you claimed. In that regard TM is somewhat of a point salad game...which I think is great. Again, looking forward to trying it multiplayer. While initially there is some luck of the draw, this is mitigated each turn during the refresh phase, as each player gets to look at 4 new cards from the deck and decide how many to keep, paying 3 credits per card. It is also and perhaps more so mitigated by the standard projects listed on the board, which every player has access to every turn regardless of which cards they may or may not have. These can be key in the solo mode if you don't get the best starting cards, which I assume would be true multiplayer. At a $41 price point, I can't recommend this game enough. It has numerous expansions (I think around 5 or 6), so even if you tire of the base game at some point (I haven't yet), there is much more you can add to TM. The Hellas & Elysium expansion is a double sided board with 2 new and different faces of Mars to terraform (ie different maps), so you have the option of 3 maps total. The Prelude expansion has additional cards and more importantly additional corporations, for even more variety. I have yet to get to either of these, but am looking forward to it when the time comes. There are also several others that I do not have yet. All this being said, the replayability is quite high on TM. And it's tons of fun if you like to think. There is a reason it's been in the top 20 on BGG the last 4 years since it's inception. EDIT: I forgot to mention that I highly suggest buying at least the 2 pack of wooden player boards from Smonex. They are great quality and completely take care of the problem of accidentally bumping/moving your production markers from the player boards that come with the game. Though not as vibrant or colorful, the wooden boards work so much better. Game on! EDIT 10/1/22: I have all the expansions except Turmoil, and I still love it. Favorite game of all time. Even better with the expansions; so much replayability.
Review: New favorite game! - We were very pleasantly surprised by how fun this game is. I can see why it was on the top ten modern board games list. The art on the box never would have turned my head in a store. Don't judge this game by its cover!

## Features

- Compete for different milestones and awards worth many VPS
- In Terraforming Mars, players control a corporation and compete to transform Mars into a habitable planet
- Will lead the way into humanitys new era?
- 120 Minutes Playing Time

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01GSYA4K2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,792 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #237 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (7,432) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Item model number | STG06005 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Indie Boards & Cards |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 3 x 11.7 x 11.6 inches |
| Release date | September 28, 2016 |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: $90+? Is this the right price point? Other sites have it for $45-50.**
A: $90 is an inflated price that some people are charging because the game is out of stock at most retailers. The games list price is $69.95, and some stores will likely sell it at a discount. If you want the game now, you have to pay inflated prices. If you're willing to wait, expect to find it for $50-70.

**Q: Does anyone know if they're planning on fixing the component quality in the second printing?**
A: The only major change in the second printing is that they will ditch the box-insert entirely (which is for the best).

**Q: What is the difference between the basic pack and the premium pack? Thanks!**
A: Doesn't seem to be any difference.   I am pretty sure there isn't a "premium pack" edition offered by the publisher.  I'd stay away from the premium pack edition until someone can actually tell us what makes it premium beyond the inflated price.

**Q: what is the different between basic pack and premium pack?**
A: I would contact the seller to make certain, but I think the premium pack includes the 4 extra project cards that were given away to promote the game back in 2016.  You can find these 4 cards for sale on eBay for around $20 which is the price difference between the one premium pack game I found on Amazon versus the basic packs (though if you're a member of Board Game Geek.com, you can buy them there for $3 each).  So the basic pack has 208 different project cards and the premium should have 212.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AMAZING game, solo and multiplayer
*by R***O on October 26, 2020*

Terraforming Mars (TM) is absolutely fantastic. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. It's that good. Definitely a gamer's game (ie. not intended for newcomers/nongamers), but worth every penny. With that said, TM has a bit of a learning curve. TM also has a wonderful solo variant, so if you're looking for a challenge, and you like to play solo (or at least have that option), look no further. That's actually the main reason I bought this game, and yet now I can't wait to try it multiplayer. And since it has the solo mode, I'll be able to teach it no problem and help move the game along as well. Another huge plus for me. At its core, TM is an engine builder, with cards and projects to help increase 6 main resources and production of said resources (MegaCredits=money, Steel, Titanium, Plants, Energy, and Heat). I won't go into great detail, but it's from these resources and a set amount of starting resources depending on which Corporation (think player) you play as that you start your engine building. There are 5 beginner corporations that are generic and all the same, and then there are an additional 12 that each have their own special ability(ies) and amount of starting credits, and possibly resources and/or resource production. I recommend starting with a beginner corporation, as knowing which cards to keep during setup also has a learning curve. Throughout the game, the player(s) are attempting to gain victory points (known as Terraform Rating, or TR) while simultaneously terraforming the planet. This terraforming includes 3 main elements: increasing temperature, oxygen levels, and water/ocean tiles. In the solo mode, you are attempting to complete all 3 of these before the end of your 14th turn. If you do so, you win. You can also keep track of your best scores, though TM isn't simply just a beat your own score solo mode. You actually have to WIN first (ie. complete the 3 elements to terraforming by end of turn 14), which is NOT easy. It's very clever, and very fun. Games typically take me 1-2 hours. In multi mode, you are trying to accrue the highest TR at the game end, signified by the completion of all 3 elements of terraforming. However, you score not only points from your base TR, cards, city tiles, and plant tiles (as in the solo mode), but also from any awards or milestones that you claimed. In that regard TM is somewhat of a point salad game...which I think is great. Again, looking forward to trying it multiplayer. While initially there is some luck of the draw, this is mitigated each turn during the refresh phase, as each player gets to look at 4 new cards from the deck and decide how many to keep, paying 3 credits per card. It is also and perhaps more so mitigated by the standard projects listed on the board, which every player has access to every turn regardless of which cards they may or may not have. These can be key in the solo mode if you don't get the best starting cards, which I assume would be true multiplayer. At a $41 price point, I can't recommend this game enough. It has numerous expansions (I think around 5 or 6), so even if you tire of the base game at some point (I haven't yet), there is much more you can add to TM. The Hellas & Elysium expansion is a double sided board with 2 new and different faces of Mars to terraform (ie different maps), so you have the option of 3 maps total. The Prelude expansion has additional cards and more importantly additional corporations, for even more variety. I have yet to get to either of these, but am looking forward to it when the time comes. There are also several others that I do not have yet. All this being said, the replayability is quite high on TM. And it's tons of fun if you like to think. There is a reason it's been in the top 20 on BGG the last 4 years since it's inception. EDIT: I forgot to mention that I highly suggest buying at least the 2 pack of wooden player boards from Smonex. They are great quality and completely take care of the problem of accidentally bumping/moving your production markers from the player boards that come with the game. Though not as vibrant or colorful, the wooden boards work so much better. Game on! EDIT 10/1/22: I have all the expansions except Turmoil, and I still love it. Favorite game of all time. Even better with the expansions; so much replayability.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ New favorite game!
*by C***R on January 8, 2026*

We were very pleasantly surprised by how fun this game is. I can see why it was on the top ten modern board games list. The art on the box never would have turned my head in a store. Don't judge this game by its cover!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Engine/Combo Building Game
*by S***E on December 14, 2018*

I heard from a bunch of serious gamers that TM was one game I needed on my shelf. I saw the price drop, so I took their recommendation and bought it. Thematically, you are a corporation whose job is to Terraform Mars. On your turn will take 1 or 2 actions and this usually involves playing a card or activating an ability on one of your cards already in play. At first, your options will be pretty limited to just playing the cards from your hand, but as you buy more cards (consider them patents) you'll have more options. We probably played the first 4-5 rounds (called Generations) wrong. We took our 1 or 2 actions and then we acquired our resources. Once everyone has had a turn, you get another turn if you can take at least one action. And this process repeats until everyone passes/has no more actions they can take. Once everybody has passed, then you acquire your resources. Once we realized we were making this mistake, it sped up the gameplay, increased what we could do, and upped the enjoyment factor. To win at Terraforming Mars, you will count the points you accumulate during the game: playing certain cards, acquiring certain tags on cards, acquiring plants or animals on blue cards, having your cities touch green spaces, and your overall Terraforming Rating. I honestly did not know who was going to win the game until we counted our points at the end. While you are competing against the other players, your actions (and theirs) really don't hurt or help the other players. There was one card that allowed me to take a token from any card (we read that as anyone's card, not just mine and I we might have played that wrong). So, there are 'some' instances of your card/action directly affecting another player, but these are few and far between. There is no fighting and no one can be put out the game or go bankrupt like in Monopoly. Increase the playtime duration by 30 minutes to 1 hour on your first playthrough if everyone is new to it, but I think we got a firm grasp of the game by round 5 or 6. There are advanced rules and I would like to play those on my next playthrough. There are multiple expansions to this game, but I have not played any of them. Some people have complained about the quality of the game pieces (or lack thereof). The cubes are fine. The piece of card board to mark your resources is flimsy, and if you knock the table, your cubes (and you'll have at least 6 of them on your card at any given time) can get knocked off. I have seen a free app for iphone that is supposed to track this and you can buy some really nice wooden or plastic ones that will prevent this, but they are unnecessary in my opinion. Some people have mentioned that some of the cards look like their clip art: most of the art seems original and a minority of them seem like they came from a stock photo (there is one of a white dog I can remember that seemed out of place). To me, this did not hurt the game. There are a LOT of cards and each of them is original, no duplicates! Overall, I enjoyed the game and can see my group playing this one in the future.

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