8.8
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8.0
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you love Terraforming Mars and crave more variety, this fan‑made corporation expansion is the perfect addition.
Highlights
- New corporations with unique powers
- Open drafting for all
- Strategic hand management
Keep in mind
- Translation required
- Long playtime
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Terraforming Mars: BGG User‑Created Corporation Pack is a creative expansion that brings three fan‑made corporations to the game. The pack was born from a contest where more than 400 ideas were submitted; the chosen ones — Arcadian Communities, Splice Tactical Genomics, and Recyclon — offer fresh ways to play, each with unique powers that shift the game’s dynamics. The core goal stays the same: colonize Mars, manage resources, build infrastructure, and turn the planet into a livable world. Hand management demands careful card selection, while open drafting lets all players pick the best options from a shared pool, creating direct competition. Tile placement remains central, as corporations must place production and infrastructure tiles to optimize benefits. Variable player powers ensure each corporation provides a distinct experience, significantly influencing strategy. The component set includes corporation cards, infrastructure tiles, and additional resource tokens, maintaining the visual and durability quality expected of an official expansion. Gameplay stays balanced, with a playtime of about 120 minutes and support for 1 to 5 players. If you already master the base game and want to try new approaches or simply enjoy the creativity of others, this expansion is a great addition. The language may still require translation, but the mechanics are accessible and fun for fans of deep strategy and sci‑fi themes.
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Best player count
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1
REC
2
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3
BEST
4
REC
5
REC
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
FryxGames, Ghenos Games, Intrafin Games, Kilogames, Korea Boardgames, Lavka Games, Maldito Games, MINDOK, MIPL, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Reflexshop, Schwerkraft-Verlag, Stronghold Games
Designer
(Uncredited)
Artist
Isaac Fryxelius
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the playtime of this pack?
The average playtime stays around 120 minutes, similar to the base game.
How many players is it for?
It supports 1 to 5 players, just like the original.
Does it change the complexity?
The complexity remains the same as the base game; it just adds new strategic choices.
Do I need a translation to play?
Yes, the corporation cards are in English, so a translation or a quick Google Translate is recommended.
Does the pack affect game balance?
No, the new corporations are balanced to keep overall equilibrium, but each offers a distinct experience.
How does open drafting work?
All players pick cards from a common pool in alternating turns, making competition for good picks more intense.