# Terraforming Mars: Head Start Promo Card

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3, 4)
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: 3.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Jacob Fryxelius
- **Artists**: MJ+
- **Publishers**: FryxGames, Maldito Games, MeepleBR, MINDOK, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Schwerkraft-Verlag
- **Categories**: Economic, Environmental, Expansion for Base-game, Industry / Manufacturing, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Open Drafting, Take That, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you like a strong opening in Terraforming Mars, Head Start gives you that extra boost.Early resource surgeImmediate extra actionsEasy to integrateDoes not change core rulesCollectible promo itemRECOMMENDED

## Description
The Head Start Promo Card is part of the 5th Season 2022 Promo Pack for Terraforming Mars. It carries no special tags, but provides a straightforward prelude effect: when played, the holder gains 2 Steel and also receives 2 MC for each project card currently in their hand. Immediately after, the player may take two additional actions, potentially shifting the early game tempo. This card is handy for players who like to kick‑start the game, securing essential resources to build projects and push forward the terraforming goals. As a promotional item, Head Start is usually handed out at events or as a store giveaway, making it a collectible for series fans. No extra components come with it beyond the card itself, but its effect can influence hand‑management, open‑drafting, and even "take‑that" tactics when the extra actions are used to disrupt opponents. Keep in mind that, being a promo card, it does not alter the base game's core rules—it simply offers an optional early boost. If you're already comfortable with Terraforming Mars and want a more aggressive start, adding Head Start to your deck is worthwhile. Otherwise, you can safely ignore it without harming the normal flow of the game.

## FAQ
### How many players can use Head Start?
It works in games with 1 to 5 players, just like the base game.

### Does it change the game length?
The effect is immediate, but overall playtime remains roughly the same.

### Do I need a translation to use the card?
Yes, the text is in English; a full translation is recommended for non‑English speakers.

### Does Head Start alter the core rules?
No, it simply adds an optional early‑game effect.

### Do I have to buy the whole promo pack?
No, the card can be obtained individually at events or specialty stores.

### Will it affect my final score?
It only provides starting resources; scoring depends on later strategies.

### Is it good for beginners?
It can help, but beginners should first master the base game before adding extra effects.