# Terraforming Mars: Self-Replicating Robots Promo Card

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 3.20 / 5
- **Designers**: Jacob Fryxelius
- **Artists**: Cameron Sladen, Jacob Fryxelius
- **Publishers**: FryxGames, Ghenos Games, Intrafin Games, Korea Boardgames, Lautapelit.fi, Lavka Games, Maldito Games, MeepleBR, MINDOK, MIPL, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Reflexshop
- **Categories**: Economic, Environmental, Expansion for Base-game, Industry / Manufacturing, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Open Drafting, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love optimizing every move in Terraforming Mars and enjoy planning combos, this promo card is a find! It adds flexibility and cost-saving potential to your plays.Enhances hand managementCost-saving potentialFacilitates creative combosVersatile actionInitial cost can be highRequires prior planningDependent on other cardsFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey there, board game enthusiasts! If you're already hooked on Terraforming Mars and looking to spice up your games, this Self-Replicating Robots promo card is for you! With a cost of 7 credits and requiring two Science tags, this blue beauty adds an extra layer of strategy. Its main action is super versatile: you can reveal and place a Space or Building card from your hand underneath it, adding two resources. Alternatively, you can simply double the resources already on a card there. But the real kicker is the effect: cards placed under the robots can be played as if they were in your hand, but with a cost reduction equal to the number of resources on them. This means you can set up future plays, make expensive cards cheaper, and still have the flexibility to play them sooner. It's a card that rewards planning and hand management, allowing for creative combos and resource optimization. Perfect for those who enjoy long-term planning and making the most of every move. If you dig the optimization and combo vibe in Terraforming Mars, this card is a gem to boost your mega-corporations in the race to terraform Mars!

## FAQ
### Is this card a full expansion or just an extra card?
It's a promotional card, meaning an extra card that complements the base game Terraforming Mars. You need the base game to use it.

### Do I need to have played Terraforming Mars before to understand this card?
Yes, absolutely! This card is for players who already know the rules and dynamics of Terraforming Mars. It adds a layer of complexity and strategy.

### What is the main benefit of this card in the game?
Its main advantage is the ability to play cards with a reduced cost, thanks to the resources you accumulate on it. This allows for more efficient plays and interesting combos.

### How many copies of this card are included?
As a promotional card, usually only one copy is included.

### Is this card difficult to obtain?
Being a promotional item, availability can vary. It was released in 2017 and might be found in specialty stores or secondary markets.

### Is it worth buying just for this card?
If you're a big fan of Terraforming Mars and looking to optimize your games with new strategies and combos, then yes! For casual players, it might not be essential.