On Mars 2020
Designed by Vital Lacerda
What it is
A very heavy city building, economic, exploration game for 1-4 players (~90 min), built around contracts, delayed purchase, end game bonuses.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #58 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play On Mars
On Mars is a very heavy and complex game (rated 4.6 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 90 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a City Building, Economic and Exploration game where the core of play revolves around Contracts, Delayed Purchase and End Game Bonuses. A very heavy city building, economic, exploration game for 1-4 players (~90 min), built around contracts, delayed purchase, end game bonuses. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #58 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about On Mars
How many players is On Mars?
On Mars plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play On Mars solo?
Yes — On Mars supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does On Mars work with 2 players?
Yes — On Mars plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does On Mars take to play?
About 90 minutes per game.
Is On Mars hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 4.6 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is On Mars for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is On Mars beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 4.6/5 — so On Mars leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is On Mars?
On Mars is a City Building, Economic, Exploration game, built on Contracts, Delayed Purchase, End Game Bonuses.
Where to buy On Mars
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