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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Loved Terraforming Mars and want more? This fan-made expansion brings a giant board and new challenges for the gang that never tires of terraforming!
Highlights
- Expanded map and novelties
- New milestones and awards
- Increases replayability
- Accessible Print & Play project
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Fan-made production
- Additional rules
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About the game
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If you're someone who thinks Mars still needs a little something extra, get ready for the unofficial expansion 'Terra Cimmeria – Big Board Edition'! This gem brings a brand-new map for your Terraforming Mars, expanding the board and adding new milestones and awards to spice up your game. Just imagine: a new special area, 'MSL Curiosity', where you can place a tile and secure a colony for just 5 M€ – quite a steal! The expansion also introduces fresh objectives for milestones, like 'Planetologist' (achieve 5 planet tags), 'Architect' (have 3 city tags), and 'Coastguard' (place 4 tiles adjacent to oceans). For the more ambitious, there's 'Forester' (5 plant production) and 'Investor' (13 M€ production - or 'Fundraiser' in the commercial version). And for those who enjoy aerial challenges, 'Hoverlord' requires 7 floater resources. The awards have also been revamped: 'Electrician' for mastering power tags, 'Founder' for the master of tiles adjacent to special locations, 'Mogul' for accumulating the most production (excluding M€), 'Zoologist' for the collector of animal/microbial resources, and 'Forecaster' for having the most blue/green cards with requirements. It's a fantastic way to give your favorite game a new look, adding more strategy and replayability without breaking the bank, as it's a 'Print & Play' project. Perfect for Terraforming Mars lovers always seeking new ways to conquer the Red Planet!
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Categories
Families
Publisher
(Web published), FryxGames, Stronghold Games
Designer
Arnd Drifte
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is this an official expansion from FryxGames?
No, 'Terra Cimmeria – Big Board Edition' is a fan-made project, meaning it was created by fans for fans. It is not part of the official material published by FryxGames.
Do I need the base game Terraforming Mars to use this expansion?
Absolutely! As it's an expansion, it adds content and rules to the base game, so you need to own the original Terraforming Mars to play with it.
What exactly does this expansion add to the game?
It brings a larger board with new areas and opportunities, as well as new objectives for milestones and awards, adding an extra flavor to your games.
Is it very complicated to assemble the 'Print & Play' material?
Generally, 'Print & Play' projects are designed to be accessible. You'll need to print the pieces and the board, and perhaps glue them onto cardboard or another material for durability, but it doesn't require complex skills.
Does this expansion significantly change the strategy of the original game?
It adds new options and challenges that can influence your strategic decisions, but the core essence of Terraforming Mars is maintained. It's more about expanding possibilities than radically changing the game.
Who do you recommend this expansion for?
We highly recommend it for experienced Terraforming Mars players who have already mastered the official expansions and are looking for new ways to play and more content to explore.