Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition board game box cover

Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition

Return to Mars and terraform it once again, this time using only cards.

1–4
45–60 min
14+
Card Game
Economic
Science Fiction
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About this game

Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition is an engine-building game in which players control interplanetary corporations with the goal of making Mars habitable (and profitable). You will do this by investing mega credits (MC) into project cards that will directly or indirectly contribute to the terraforming process. In order to win, you will want to accumulate a high terraform rating (TR) and as many victory points (VP) as you can. Players raise their TR by increasing global parameters: oceans, oxygen, and temperature.

Designers: Sydney Engelstein, Jacob Fryxelius, Nick Little (I)

Publishers: FryxGames, Stronghold Games, Arclight Games, Board Game Rookie

Year: 2021

Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition board game box cover

Return to Mars and terraform it once again, this time using only cards.

2021 · Sydney Engelstein, Jacob Fryxelius, Nick Little (I)
Players

1–4 (best 3)

Playing time

45–60 min

Suggested age

14+

Complexity2.92 / 5 · Medium
Categories
Card Game
Economic
Science Fiction
Mechanics
End Game Bonuses
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Hand Management
Income
Market

Frequently asked questions

How many players is Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition for?

Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition supports 1–4 players (best with 3). Recommended age is 14+.

How long does a game of Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition take?

Expect about 45–60 min. BoardGameGeek complexity is 2.9 / 5.

Can I play Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition at Across the Board in Chennai, India?

Yes. Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition is in our library for weekly game sessions. Message @acrosstheboard_india on Instagram for session details.