Terraforming Mars 2016
Designed by Jacob Fryxelius
What it is
A medium-heavy civilization, economic, environmental game for 1-5 players (~120 min), built around closed drafting, contracts, end game bonuses.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #9 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play Terraforming Mars
Terraforming Mars is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–5 players, runs about 120 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Civilization, Economic and Environmental game where the core of play revolves around Closed Drafting, Contracts and End Game Bonuses. A medium-heavy civilization, economic, environmental game for 1-5 players (~120 min), built around closed drafting, contracts, end game bonuses. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #9 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
How many players is Terraforming Mars?
Terraforming Mars plays with 1–5 players.
Can you play Terraforming Mars solo?
Yes — Terraforming Mars supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 5.
Does Terraforming Mars work with 2 players?
Yes — Terraforming Mars plays 1–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Terraforming Mars take to play?
About 120 minutes per game.
Is Terraforming Mars hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.3 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Terraforming Mars for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Terraforming Mars?
Terraforming Mars is a Civilization, Economic, Environmental game, built on Closed Drafting, Contracts, End Game Bonuses.
Where to buy Terraforming Mars
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