Terraforming Mars: Big Box

FryxGames, Ghenos Games, Intrafin Games · Board game · 2021
1–5 · best 3 Solo 120 min Weight 2.1/5
9.4 rating Ludopedia
8.3 rating BGG
9.4 rating Ludopedia
8.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict

The ultimate upgrade to turn your board into a cinematic landscape.

Highlights
  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Flawless expansion organization
  • Exclusive new components
  • Deep thematic immersion
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game and expansions
  • High price point
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
If you're already a Terraforming Mars enthusiast, you know that managing corporations and transforming the Red Planet is addictive. But what if you could level up your immersion and, at the same time, organize your entire collection? That's exactly what the Big Box offers! It's not just a game component; it's a definitive storage solution and a massive visual upgrade for your tabletop experience.

Imagine swapping those flat tiles for 3D terrain pieces that truly bring the Martian landscape to life. The Big Box provides an arsenal of components that makes your game feel like a cinematic production. You get 24 city tiles with various designs, 40 lush forest tiles, 9 oceans, and a set of 14 special tiles—including three brand-new ones that come with exclusive new cards! Additionally, the kit solves tabletop clutter with card dividers and plastic markers for global parameters, ensuring your gameplay flows as smoothly as a well-established colony.

It's the ultimate combo for players who want to house all their Terraforming Mars content (base game, five expansions, and the first-player rover) in one place, all while sporting a stunning visual upgrade that will make your fellow gamers jealous. If you want organization without sacrificing epic aesthetics, this is your next step in the space race!
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Components: Miniatures Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Terraforming Mars Mechanism: Tableau Building Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Terraforming Mars Setting: Future Timeline (Fryxgames) Space: Earth's Solar System Space: Mars Versions & Editions: Big Box Versions of Individual Games
Publisher FryxGames, Ghenos Games, Intrafin Games, Korea Boardgames, Lautapelit.fi, Lavka Games, Maldito Games, MeepleBR, MINDOK, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Reflexshop, Schwerkraft-Verlag, Stronghold Games, Surfin' Meeple China
Designer Jacob Fryxelius
Artist Isaac Fryxelius
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this product include the base game?
No! The Big Box is a storage and aesthetic component supplement. You need the base game and expansions to use it fully.
What exactly is included in the 3D pieces?
The kit includes cities, forests, and oceans in 3D formats, along with special tiles and new plastic markers.
Does it work with all expansions?
Yes, it was designed to house all Terraforming Mars material released to date.
Is it hard to use?
Not at all! It is designed to make organization and game aesthetics easier during play.
Is the game in English?
This Big Box focuses on components (tiles and markers). Language dependency will depend on the cards in your specific expansions.