# Pets on Mars

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Carlo A. Rossi
- **Artists**: Thies Schwarz
- **Publishers**: HABA
- **Categories**: Animals, Children's Game, Educational, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Pattern Building, Push Your Luck, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Set Collection, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for families and kids who love a cooperative space adventure! Combines light strategy with thematic fun.Great for young playersSimple but engaging mechanicsCaptivating space themeEncourages teamworkMay be too easy for adultsLimited by being a kids' gameRECOMMENDED

## Description
Four animal friends are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime: a journey to Mars! Before launch, they need to pack all their favorite gear, from snack machines to alien translators. But rocket space is limited, and every extra item costs precious fuel. In this cooperative children's game, players reveal cargo pieces, decide when to stop gathering supplies, and work together to fit everything into the rocket. Successfully delivered cargo is assembled on Mars, where players try to complete secret missions before running out of fuel. Careful planning, spatial reasoning, and teamwork are key to helping the animal astronauts settle on the red planet.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game take?
About 20 minutes.

### Is it hard to learn?
No, the rules are simple and perfect for kids.

### Does it need a lot of space to play?
No, the board and pieces are compact.

### What's the recommended age?
Recommended for ages 6 and up.