# Martian Coasters: 5th Martian Coaster ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2006 - **BGG Rating**: 6.7 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 5) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 1.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Andrew Looney - **Publishers**: Looney Labs - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Maze, Puzzle - **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Roll / Spin and Move, Square Grid ## Verdict If you already enjoy Martian Coasters and want to add another friend to the table, this expansion is a gem! A fun maze that's never the same.Adds 5th playerDynamic mazeFun interactionCreative componentsRequires base gameElement of luckFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey there, board game enthusiasts! Ready for an interplanetary journey with a crazy maze twist? Martian Coasters: 5th Martian Coaster is a super cool promotional expansion that boosts the base game Martian Coasters, allowing up to five players to venture together. Imagine a spatial puzzle that changes every round! To play, you'll need the Treehouse set, the Martian Coasters kit (which are, literally, drink coasters with colorful 3x3 mazes printed on them), and a standard six-sided die. The idea is to arrange the coasters in a square, each with a unique maze. The pieces, which are the Looney pyramids, are positioned on different-colored coasters. Your goal? Simple: guide your colored pieces through the maze printed on your coaster to the central square, which is your final objective. But don't be fooled, it's not just a walk in the park! The game cleverly uses the Treehouse die, allowing players to rotate and move the coasters. This means the maze is constantly changing, forcing you to think fast and adapt. It's a continuous challenge of grid movement and dice rolling that will test your spatial planning skills. If you enjoy light games with a touch of luck and lots of interaction, this expansion is a perfect treat to enhance your Martian Coasters sessions! ## FAQ ### What is Martian Coasters: 5th Martian Coaster? It's a promotional expansion for the game Martian Coasters that adds a fifth coaster, allowing games with up to 5 players. It introduces a new maze and expands the possibilities of the base game. ### Do I need the base game Martian Coasters to play? Yes, this is an expansion and requires the base game Martian Coasters (which, in turn, uses Treehouse components) to be played. It complements the experience, it's not a standalone game. ### How many players can play with this expansion? With the addition of the 5th Martian Coaster, the base game Martian Coasters, which normally supports 2-4 players, can now be played by 2 to 5 participants, increasing group fun. ### What is the complexity of the game with this expansion? The complexity remains low (BGG weight of 1/5). The expansion only adds one more player and a new maze element, maintaining the lightness and accessibility of the original game. ### How long does a game last with the expansion? The game time remains approximately 30 minutes. Although it adds a player, the quick nature of the rounds keeps the game duration consistent. ### What are the main components of this expansion? The main component is a special fifth drink coaster, with a maze printed in black and gray arrows, which integrates with the other coasters from the base game. ### Who is this expansion recommended for? It is highly recommended for those who already own Martian Coasters and Treehouse and are looking to expand the number of players, as well as add a bit more variety and challenge to the game's dynamic mazes.