Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
A green boost for your production engine on Mars!
Highlights
- Speeds up plant growth
- Rewards energy investors
- Great for strategic timing
- Exclusive collector item
Keep in mind
- Requires low oxygen
- Needs energy investment
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About the game
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If you're the type of player who can't see a space colonization project without wanting to join in, get your production engine ready! We're talking about the 'Protected Growth' promo card, a special item from FryxGames' Spring 2025 campaign. To snag this gem, you'll need to check the FryxGames webstore (keep an eye on those March to May deadlines!) or purchase it separately. But what makes it so special on your Mars board? Well, it's an Event and Plant tag card that requires a certain level of environmental development to activate: you can only play it if Mars' oxygen level is at 7% or lower. Once you meet that requirement, the bonus is a true burst of green growth: you gain one plant for every power tag you have on your board. It's the kind of card that rewards those who have invested heavily in energy infrastructure, efficiently turning electricity into biomass. It's a strategic tool to accelerate the planet's oxygenation while leveraging what you've already built. If you've already mastered the base game and want that extra spice to make your Terraforming Mars sessions even more dynamic and layered, this card is your next step. It fits perfectly into the civilization and resource management theme, helping shape the fate of the Red Planet with an extra boost of green productivity. It's the kind of item that makes all the difference at the perfect timing during a game!
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Publisher
FryxGames
Designer
Jacob Fryxelius
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Can this card be used in the base game?
Absolutely! It was designed specifically to complement the base game experience.
How do I get this card?
It's part of FryxGames' spring promotion (March to May) or can be purchased separately.
What is the requirement to play the card?
The oxygen level on Mars must be at 7% or lower.
What exactly does the card do?
You gain 1 plant for every power tag you have on your board.
How complex is this card?
It's a medium-complexity card, requiring resource planning and timing.
Is it suitable for solo play?
Yes, it works perfectly in the Terraforming Mars solo mode.