Mission: Red Planet (Second/Third Edition)
Launch astronauts to Mars and claim its resources first
7.1/10BGG #423(12k ratings)
👥 2–6 players⏱ 45–90 min🔞 14+📅 2015
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Vibe's take
Chaotic, strategic, bluffing, steampunk
Who it's for
Groups of 4-6 who want accessible area control with simultaneous action and bluffing elements. Quick enough for a weeknight.
Not for you if…
Skip if you dislike chaos and unpredictability — simultaneous play means plans often collide spectacularly.
About this game
Steampunk area-control game where players launch astronauts to Mars using simultaneous role selection. Choose from nine numbered characters each round — the twist is that used characters don't come back, creating an increasingly tense hand-management puzzle over the game's ten rounds.
Role selectionArea controlSteampunk MarsSimultaneous play
By the numbers
Players
2–6 players
Duration
45–90 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
BGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #423
12k ratings
Published
2015
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