Terraforming Mars (Retail Edition)

Board Game Geek Rating: 8.22. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.39. Suitable for 1 to 5 players, published in 2016. This is the Retail Edition of the Terraforming Mars Board Game. In the 2400s, humanity starts to transform Mars. Giant corporations, backed by Earth's World Government, launch big projects to make Mars habitable. You play as one of these corporations, collaborating in terraforming while competing for victory points. These points are given for your contribution to terraforming, advancing human infrastructure in the solar system, and other great deeds. Players can buy over two hundred unique project cards. These cards can represent various things like introducing life forms, hurling asteroids, building cities, and more. They offer immediate bonuses and boost resource production. Many cards have requirements related to temperature, oxygen, or ocean coverage. Buying cards costs 3 megacredits each, and playing them can cost between 0 to 41 megacredits. Standard Projects are always available. Your basic income and score are based on your Terraform Rating, starting at 20 and increasing with global parameter raises. Income is supplemented by production, and VPs come from multiple sources. The game uses six resources: MegaCredits, Steel, Titanium, Plants, Energy, and Heat. You compete for the best spots on the game board for city, ocean, and greenery tiles, as well as Milestones and Awards. Each round, called a generation, has four phases: 1) Player order changes clockwise. 2) Research: All players buy cards from four privately drawn. 3) Action: Players take turns with 1 - 2 actions like playing a card, claiming a Milestone, etc. The turn goes around until all pass. 4) Production: Players get resources according to their ratings and parameters. The game ends when the three global parameters reach their goals. Count your Terraform Rating and other VPs to find the winning corporation! We're happy to support campaigns to bring you this game. A large part of your spending on Terraforming Mars will go towards backing new games on Kickstarter. If you have purchase or game - related questions, contact The Game Steward.

How to play: First, each player starts with a Terraform Rating of 20. In each generation, the player order shifts clockwise. During the research phase, you buy cards from four privately drawn ones. In the action phase, take turns choosing actions like playing a card, claiming a Milestone, etc. Make sure to balance buying cards (which cost 3 megacredits each) and playing them (cost varies). In the production phase, you'll get resources based on your rating and production. The game ends when the temperature, oxygen, and ocean coverage reach their goals. Then count your Terraform Rating and other victory points to see who wins. Note: Pay attention to the requirements of the cards. Some cards can only be played when certain global parameters reach a specific level. Also, keep an eye on your resources and production to make smart decisions. Maintenance: Keep the game components in a dry and cool place to prevent damage. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft cloth.