You know that early game in Terraforming Mars where things can feel a bit slow while you're struggling to build your engine? Well, Prelude is here to fix that with style! This expansion provides the perfect jumpstart your corporations need to take off. The star of the show is the new 'Prelude' cards. Right at the start of the game, each player selects a few of these cards, which act as an immediate boost: they might grant extra resources, increase your energy production, or even advance global terraforming parameters right out of the gate.

But that's not all. The box is packed with content that breathes new life into the board. You'll find 5 new corporations with unique abilities and 7 thematic project cards that fit perfectly into the early stages of Martian colonization. If you love varying your strategy, these cards ensure that no two games feel exactly the same. Furthermore, for the solo enthusiasts, Prelude introduces a brand-new and challenging solo mode: instead of just completing global parameters, your goal is to reach 63 TR before time runs out. It's a true race against the clock!

The best part is the flexibility. You don't have to use the Prelude cards if you're not feeling it; you can simply add the new corporations and project cards to the base game for an extra flavor boost. And if you're already a collector of Terraforming Mars expansions, you can combine Prelude with any other expansion you own. It's the kind of expansion that doesn't just add more stuff, but actually improves the game's pacing and overall experience. If you want less 'slow setup' and more 'immediate action,' Prelude is an absolute must-have for your collection.