How to Play Terraforming Mars: Milestones & Awards

Game Objective

In Terraforming Mars: Milestones & Awards, players compete to achieve specific objectives represented by Milestones and Awards. The goal is to claim Milestones by fulfilling their requirements and win Awards by excelling in certain categories. Victory is determined by the combination of points earned through these objectives.

Setup

Before starting, follow these steps:

• Randomly choose or select 5 Milestone pieces and 5 Award pieces to replace the ones printed on the board.
• If playing with the Venus expansion, add the specific Milestones and Awards: Venusian (Award) and Aerospace Mogul (Milestone).
• Distribute the cards to players after selecting the objectives.

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Game Flow

The game progresses in turns, where players take actions to fulfill the requirements of Milestones and excel in Awards. There is no detailed information about the turn structure in the provided context.

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Actions and How to Play

To claim a Milestone, you must fulfill its specific requirement and pay 8 M$. Some Milestones have additional costs, such as Corrupt, which requires an extra payment of 12 M$ (totaling 20 M$). Cards with their backs up (events) and their icons are not counted unless specified.

Awards are granted to the player who excels in certain categories at the end of the game. A wild icon does not count towards determining award winners.

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End of Game and Scoring

The game ends when players have claimed all available Milestones or when there are no more possible actions. Awards are tallied at the end, with the player who best meets the criteria for each one receiving the corresponding points.

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Tips for Winning

• Align your objectives: Some Milestones and Awards benefit from the same strategy. Choose a set that allows you to advance on multiple fronts.
• Resource management: Pay attention to the costs of claiming Milestones, especially those with additional financial requirements, such as Corrupt.
• Focus on icons: Many Awards depend on the number of specific icons. Prioritize cards and actions that increase your icons in the desired categories.