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Our Verdict
If you love Terraforming Mars and want a solo mode that truly challenges your skills, Automa is the missing upgrade.
Highlights
- Engaging solo gameplay
- Competition against AI-controlled corporations
- Seamless integration with expansions
- Polished and well-balanced mechanics
Keep in mind
- Variable playtime
- Requires expansions for a richer experience
- Algorithm can be unpredictable
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Terraforming Mars: Automa delivers a fresh solo experience for the beloved Terraforming Mars. Instead of just racing the clock, the Automa pits you against corporações run by algorithms and special cards, creating a more dynamic and unpredictable strategic battle. The game keeps all the beloved mechanics—hand management, open drafting, and tile placement—and adapts them for a solo setting where every choice matters. The experience is even richer when you add expansions, as they integrate with the Automa’s algorithm, letting you tweak the difficulty and resource variety. The Automa design is accessible to those familiar with Terraforming Mars and to newcomers alike. Each session can last from 20 to 45 minutes, depending on expansions, with a complexity level ranging from medium to high—great for players who enjoy planning and optimization. The package includes a detailed rulebook, a set of corporation cards, a space board, 80 terra tiles, 120 resource cards, and a set of dice that run the Automa algorithm. If you love solo challenges that require strategic thinking and want to experience competing against your own AI, Terraforming Mars: Automa is a solid pick. It offers the same depth as the original, but with a solo mode that adapts to your pace and skill level.
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FryxGames, Ghenos Games, Intrafin Games, Maldito Games, MeepleBR, MINDOK, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Reflexshop, Schwerkraft-Verlag, Stronghold Games
Designer
Dávid Turczi, Nick Shaw
Artist
Isaac Fryxelius, William Bricker
How long does a game of Terraforming Mars: Automa take?
Playtime ranges from 20 to 45 minutes, depending on which expansions you add. Core game alone is shorter, but expansions extend the duration.
What is the game's complexity level?
The complexity sits between medium and high. You’ll need to plan cards, resources, and terraforming strategy, but the Automa mechanic helps keep the pace.
What components are included in the set?
The set comes with a detailed rulebook, a space board, 80 terra tiles, 120 resource cards, 8 corporation cards, special dice for the Automa algorithm, and production tokens.
Who is Terraforming Mars: Automa best suited for?
Ideal for Terraforming Mars fans craving a deep solo mode, strategy and optimization lovers, and anyone looking to challenge an AI competitor.
How does the Automa algorithm work?
The algorithm reads corporation cards and available resources, then decides which actions to take each turn. It aims to balance competition and ensure the game progresses fairly.
Can I use existing Terraforming Mars expansions?
Yes! You can add any official expansion you already own, such as Colonists, Climate, or others, and the Automa adapts to incorporate those new resources.
What’s the difference between Automa mode and normal play?
In normal play you compete against other human players, whereas Automa pits you against AI-controlled corporations, changing the competition dynamics and strategic planning.