Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition 2021
Designed by Sydney Engelstein, Jacob Fryxelius, Nick Little (I)
What it is
A medium-weight card game, science fiction, space exploration game for 1-4 players (~45 min), built around end game bonuses, follow, hand management.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #194 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition is a medium-weight game (rated 2.9 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Card Game, Science Fiction and Space Exploration game where the core of play revolves around End Game Bonuses, Follow and Hand Management. A medium-weight card game, science fiction, space exploration game for 1-4 players (~45 min), built around end game bonuses, follow, hand management. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #194 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 Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
How many players is Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition?
Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition solo?
Yes — Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition work with 2 players?
Yes — Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition take to play?
About 45 minutes per game.
Is Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.9 out of 5 — medium weight. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
What kind of game is Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition?
Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition is a Card Game, Science Fiction, Space Exploration game, built on End Game Bonuses, Follow, Hand Management.
Where to buy Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
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