Terraforming Mars

Terraforming Mars

Terraforming Mars

£69.00

Vendor: Asmodee

Product Type : Board Games/Card Games

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Mars is searing in popularity at the moment. Not only on the table with Terraforming Mars (one of many tabletop games based around the planet); but also through films, TV, and not forgetting actual projects to physically get us there. Whilst most of us would not have been around to witness the first man on the moon, there is a real possibility that we will get to see the first person on Mars, so it’s no surprise it has become so relevant in the media.

In Terraforming Mars, the premise is relatively simple. You play as one of several corporations, seeking to play a pivotal role in the terraforming of the planet. You'll be turning the red waste into a green and blue wonderland with Forests, Oceans, Cities, wildlife, and various other spectacles.

The game itself is designed by Jacob Fryxelius and published by Stronghold Games. It is for 1-5 players; however, this review will not include the solo play. The game takes approximately 120-180 minutes to play. The reason for the large disparity in playtime is due to a couple of factors. There are variations in some of the rules which can extend/shorten the game time (we will come to these later), and the game ends when three shared goals are achieved - which every player will at some point contribute towards. Therefore there can be a reluctance to end the game if you feel you are falling behind, or you just want to play that one more card, which can cause the game to be stretched out longer than necessary.

However, if you’re like me, you will want the game to take as long as possible. As once you finish playing, you won’t be able to stop thinking about getting it back on the table.

Terraforming Mars - Components

Now, I want to address this before going into the spectacular gameplay. The components of this game will more than likely leave you feeling deflated.

Whilst the cubes used to track your resources are nice, shiny, and feel solid, after just a couple of plays the metallic paint was already starting to chip off the corners.

The player mats are thin with a shiny surface, which is far from ideal when placing your cubes on them as a small knock can send everything flying, and remembering where you were on each of the six tracks is far from easy if you have a memory like mine.

The board itself is small but it contains everything you need. Unfortunately, the markers on the board and the hexagonal cardboard tiles you place on it are required but nothing more. Thankfully, you’ll spend at least half of your time looking at the cards, which are of better quality - even if the artwork is inconsistent at best.

As I said, it will leave you feeling underwhelmed. After a few games, you will be yearning for a special edition with upgraded components. However, in spite of this, you can’t help but love this game.

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