Terraforming Mars

Make Mars habitable — one brilliant project at a time.

👥 1–5 playersapprox. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
Kennerspiel 2017 · nominatedDSP 2017🧩 Solo mode8.2 · BGG #9

Who it's for

Engine-building fans who love watching a strategy come together over two hours.

Not for you if…

You dislike luck of the draw or want tight player interaction.

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Vibe's take

Absorbing, engine-building bliss.

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About this game

Play as a corporation making Mars habitable — raising temperature, creating oceans, and planting greenery one project at a time. The massive card deck means every game feels different, and watching your engine click into gear is pure dopamine. A modern classic that turned thousands of people into board game addicts.

Engine BuildingMars ThemeSolo Mode

By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 1–4

Duration

120 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

3.3 / 5 — Medium

BGG Rating

8.2/10

Rank #9

114k ratings

Published

2016

Language

Heavy text

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