# Terraforming Mars: Supercapacitors Promo Card ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 8.0 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-5 - **Duration**: 120-180 min - **Weight**: 3.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Jacob Fryxelius - **Artists**: Isaac Fryxelius - **Publishers**: FryxGames, MeepleBR, MINDOK, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Schwerkraft-Verlag - **Categories**: Economic, Environmental, Expansion for Base-game, Industry / Manufacturing, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Territory Building - **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Take That, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you love Terraforming Mars and enjoy adding cards that provide that extra strategic touch, Supercapacitors is a welcome addition to your collection!Flexible energy productionBoosts Megacredit incomeCollectible promo cardAdds strategic depthCan be hard to findLimited-time promotionRequires base gameFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey gamers! If you're into card play and making Mars more habitable (and profitable!), check out this new addition. Supercapacitors is a promo card designed to add that extra spice to your Terraforming Mars games. It's part of FryxGames' Summer 2023 collection and can be yours in a few ways: buy it directly or maybe snag it as a freebie with a purchase from their webstore. This little blue card comes with a building icon and an energy tag, hinting at its potential. The cool part is the flexibility it offers during production: you can optionally convert your energy into heat. That's right, you get to decide if it's worth it! Plus, it boosts your Megacredit production by one. Think of the possibilities! It's the kind of card that can shift the game, whether you need an economic boost or a more strategic way to manage heat production. Since it's a promotional card, it might be a bit trickier to find, but for collectors and optimization enthusiasts, it's worth the hunt. It fits perfectly with the mechanics we already love: hand management, open drafting, set collection, and of course, a touch of take-that to keep things interesting. If you're looking for that extra edge to make your Terraforming Mars sessions even more epic, this card is for you! ## FAQ ### Does this card work on its own, or do I need the base Terraforming Mars game? You need the base Terraforming Mars game to use this card. It's an expansion/promo. ### How many players can benefit from this card? The card is for 1 to 5 players, just like the base game. ### What is the complexity of using the Supercapacitors card? The complexity is low, as it adds a simple option to production. The strategy of when to use it can vary. ### Is this card difficult to obtain? As a promotional card, it might be harder to find after the initial promotion period. It's good to keep an eye on specialty stores or the secondary market. ### What does 'optional conversion of energy to heat' mean? It means that during your production phase, you can choose whether or not to convert your energy resources into heat resources. You have control. ### Does this card significantly change the game? It adds a new layer of strategy, especially for players focusing on heat production or optimizing their economy with Megacredits. It doesn't radically alter the game but offers new options.