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The essential upgrade for those wanting to take Martian economics to the rest of the solar system!
- Expands strategic possibilities
- New layers of economic management
- Dynamic interaction and drafting
- High-quality components
- Requires the base game
- Increases playtime
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This expansion adds a delightful strategic layer to the base game. Now, you don't just focus on oxygen and temperature; you need to manage colonies on other celestial bodies to ensure your income and resources keep climbing. The game introduces new components, such as colony tiles, where you establish your presence to extract maximum value. Additionally, the pack is packed with new project cards and fresh corporations that offer entirely new ways to play.
The 'open drafting' mechanic and the way unchosen resources gain value bring a fresh dynamism, making every 'take or leave' decision carry immense weight. It's the kind of expansion that doesn't just 'add stuff,' but actually expands the strategic possibilities in a way that makes the base game feel like just the beginning of the journey. If you love managing massive space empires and want deeper economic gameplay, Colonies is the upgrade your table needs. Just don't forget: to join this mission, you'll need the Terraforming Mars base game in hand!
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