Terraforming Mars: Corporate Archives Promo Card

FryxGames, Maldito Games, MeepleBR · Board game · 2022
1–5 · best 3, 4 Solo 120–180 min Weight 3.0/5
9.8 rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
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9.8 rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy giving your corporation a solid early boost, this card offers a nice cash injection and project selection edge.

Highlights
  • Immediate financial boost
  • Strategic card selection
  • Seamless integration with base game
Keep in mind
  • Optional, doesn’t change core
  • Requires full translation
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About the game

What you do in a play session

The 2022 Autumn Promo Card from FryxGames, titled Corporate Archives, is a Science‑tag prelude that can be bought on its own or received for free when purchasing anything from the webstore between September and November. When played, the owner instantly gains 13 M€ – a solid cash boost – and gets to look at the top seven cards of the project deck. From those seven, the player picks two to add to their hand and discards the remaining five, allowing a modest early‑game hand tweak. The card bears the Science tag, fitting neatly into Terraforming Mars’s research and development theme. As a promotional item, its artwork carries the slogan “What seemed fiction became science,” emphasizing the high‑tech, space‑exploration vibe. No extra components come with it, but a full translation is needed for Portuguese‑speaking groups since the original text is in English. Within the base game, the effect acts as a small economic and project‑selection boost, ideal for players who enjoy hand management and securing good building opportunities in the first rounds. While optional, the card slots seamlessly into the flow without heavily unbalancing the game and can be used in casual sessions or campaign play where varied corporation strategies are desired. In short, Corporate Archives adds a dash of planning and resources, perfect for those who want a bit more control on their path to terraforming.

Expansion for

Published additional content

2 items

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1–5 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 BEST
4 BEST
5 REC

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Game details

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Game: Terraforming Mars Promotional: Cards Series: Terraforming Mars
Publisher FryxGames, Maldito Games, MeepleBR, MINDOK, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Schwerkraft-Verlag
Designer Jacob Fryxelius
Artist Pixabay

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can use the card?
The card can be included in games with 1 to 5 players, just like the base game.
Does the card add extra play time?
Its effect occurs at the start of the turn it’s played, so it doesn’t extend the overall game length.
Are any extra components required?
No, the card is standalone; only a full translation is needed if the group plays in Portuguese.
Can I use the card in competitive play?
Yes, but as an optional prelude all players must agree to include it before the game begins.
Does the card affect game balance?
The impact is moderate – 13 M€ and two card picks – and is generally seen as balanced for casual play.
What tag does the card have?
Science.
Can I buy the card separately?
Yes, FryxGames sells it as an individual item or offers it as a free bonus with any purchase on their webstore during Autumn 2022.