Terraforming Mars: Prelude

FryxGames, Stronghold Games, Arclight Games · Board game · 2018
1–5 · best 3 Solo 90–120 min Weight 2.6/5
9.2 rating Ludopedia
8.8 rating BGG
STEP BY STEP

Objective of the Game

Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção.

Preparation (Setup)

To set up the game with the expansion, follow these steps:

  • Shuffle the 7 project cards from the expansion into the main project card deck.
  • Shuffle the 5 corporations from the expansion into the corporation deck.
  • Shuffle the remaining 35 Prelude cards into their own separate deck.
  • During the card dealing phase (as per the main game rulebook), deal 4 Prelude cards to each player.
  • Players choose 2 Prelude cards to keep; these do not cost anything to keep.
  • After corporations have been played and cards paid for, an extra round occurs where each player plays their pair of picked Prelude cards in player order and discards the remaining 2 Prelude cards.

Note: Prelude cards work like green cards and stay in play with their tags visible. The entire setup process is considered part of generation 1.

Game Flow

The game follows the standard structure, with the following additions:

  • Setup Phase: Includes the selection and playing of Prelude cards.
  • Action Phase: The first player begins the action phase immediately after the Prelude cards have been played.

For solo play, the game is limited to 12 generations to complete terraforming, marked with a gold cube at generation 12.

Actions and How to Play

Prelude Cards

These cards are played during the setup phase. They function like green cards and remain in play with their tags visible.

Wild Tag

When performing an action after a card with a wild tag has been played, the wild tag acts as a tag of your choice. Important restrictions include:

  • It does not trigger when being put into play.
  • It does not count for awards.
  • It can be used in an action to perform tasks, such as claiming a milestone.

TR Solo Variant

In this specific solo variant, the goal changes from completing global parameters to reaching a Terraform Rating of 63 within 14 generations (or 12 generations if using Prelude cards). This variant introduces a new standard project called BUFFER GAS, which costs 16 M€ and provides 1 TR.

End of Game and Scoring

Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção.

Tips for Winning

  • In TR solo, utilize the BUFFER GAS standard project (16 M€ for 1 TR) to help reach the target Terraform Rating of 63.
  • Use the wild tag strategically during actions to claim a milestone, as it can represent any tag you need for that specific action.
Rules videos

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