Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Perfect for those who love space-themed Eurogames and enjoy squeezing every single action for maximum efficiency.
Highlights
- Immersive and coherent space theme
- Tight and rewarding resource management
- Satisfying infrastructure progression
- Interesting balance between profit and crew welfare
Keep in mind
- Slightly steep learning curve
- Can be punishing for beginners
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Suit up, because in Luna Maris, the race to colonize the Moon has already begun! You take on the role of an operations coordinator for a major corporation, tasked with turning the lunar surface into a productive and sustainable base. Your goal is to extract precious resources like iron, titanium, water, and the highly valuable helium-3, shipping them back to Earth to secure glory (and victory points) for your company.
But don't think it's just about mining. Managing a lunar base is a constant balancing act. You start with a team of six scientists and must strategically allocate them across ten different rooms in the complex. Want to extract minerals? Head to the Exploration Plant. Need food? The Greenhouse is the place. Looking to upgrade your infrastructure? The Laboratory is key. For every action, you must discard the corresponding scientist card and pay the costs in energy, oxygen, and water. If you neglect your crew or let waste pile up, stress levels rise and your score drops.
The game unfolds over five intense rounds. You'll have to decide whether to focus on expanding raw production, investing in technology to optimize the base, or hiring elite scientists to unlock more powerful actions. Balance is everything: while you strive to meet Earth's demands, you must ensure your engineers don't collapse due to the confinement of space. At the end, the coordinator with the most efficient management and the highest score will be crowned the greatest colonizer in history. Can you turn the Moon into a profitable venture, or will you end up lost in the vacuum of space?
But don't think it's just about mining. Managing a lunar base is a constant balancing act. You start with a team of six scientists and must strategically allocate them across ten different rooms in the complex. Want to extract minerals? Head to the Exploration Plant. Need food? The Greenhouse is the place. Looking to upgrade your infrastructure? The Laboratory is key. For every action, you must discard the corresponding scientist card and pay the costs in energy, oxygen, and water. If you neglect your crew or let waste pile up, stress levels rise and your score drops.
The game unfolds over five intense rounds. You'll have to decide whether to focus on expanding raw production, investing in technology to optimize the base, or hiring elite scientists to unlock more powerful actions. Balance is everything: while you strive to meet Earth's demands, you must ensure your engineers don't collapse due to the confinement of space. At the end, the coordinator with the most efficient management and the highest score will be crowned the greatest colonizer in history. Can you turn the Moon into a profitable venture, or will you end up lost in the vacuum of space?
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Broadway Toys LTD, Gémklub, Giant Roc, Glyptodon, Maldito Games, MeepleBR
Designer
Ricardo Amaral
Artist
Diego Sá
Community
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1,358owners
378wishlist
46want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is the game too complex?
It has a medium-high weight (3.5 on BGG), so it's not for absolute beginners, but Eurogame veterans will feel right at home.
How long does a game take?
It varies from 30 minutes (solo/2 players) up to 2 hours with 4 people, depending on how much the players like to analyze their moves.
Does it work well in solo mode?
Yes, the game supports 1 to 4 players, allowing you to manage your base on your own.
What is the main mechanic?
It's basically a mix of worker placement and hand management, where your scientist cards determine your available actions.
Who would I recommend Luna Maris to?
To those who enjoy optimization games, sci-fi themes, and the feeling of building and upgrading a system throughout the game.
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