Suit up, space travelers, because the Martian horizon just got a whole lot wider! If you're already a Terraforming Mars fan, you know the goal is to turn the Red Planet into a habitable home. But what if we told you that the real profit isn't just found in Martian soil? In Colonies, your corporation decides to look beyond Mars and explore the rest of the solar system. It's time to send trade fleets to distant moons and even attempt to colonize the clouds of Jupiter!

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!