# Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition – Discovery

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2, 3)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.70 / 5
- **Designers**: Jacob Fryxelius, Nick Little (I), Sydney Engelstein
- **Artists**: Nio Mendoza
- **Publishers**: FryxGames, Stronghold Games, Intrafin Games, Lavka Games, Maldito Games, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Reflexshop, Schwerkraft-Verlag
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Follow, Hand Management, Income, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
For Terraforming Mars fans who want more impactful decisions without losing the base game’s pace.New competitive goals (awards/milestones)Wild tags add flexibilityUpgraded phase cards = more optionsRequires base game to playHigh language dependencyRECOMMENDED

## Description
Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition – Discovery is the expansion that amps up the base game with four strategic additions: awards, milestones, upgraded phase cards, and wild tags. Awards are end-game scoring objectives — the player with the most of a specific resource gets 5VP, and second place takes 2VP. Three awards are revealed at the start, so you know what to aim for. Milestones are in-game achievements: the first to hit the goal earns 3VP at the end. Phase cards can now be upgraded, offering two bonus types to choose from. And wild tags? They’re the game’s joker — when revealed, you pick which tag they represent (and use tokens to remember). Perfect for Ares Expedition fans who want extra strategic layers without overcomplicating things.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition.

### How many players does it support?
1 to 4, same as the base game.

### Is there new single-player content?
The new mechanics work in solo mode, but there are no exclusive rules.

### Is it worth it if I own other expansions?
Yes, the new mechanics are compatible and add more variety.

### How complex is it compared to the base game?
Similar weight (2.7/5), but with more strategic decisions.

### Does it require translation?
Yes, almost all text is essential to play.

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