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A compact and frantic version for Mars lovers!
- Very smooth dice mechanics
- Excellent playtime
- Faithful to the original theme
- Great solo option
- Moderate luck dependency
- Less depth than the original
About the game
What you do in a play session
You play as a massive corporation striving to raise oxygen levels, temperature, and ocean coverage on the Red Planet. These dice aren't just about luck; they represent your vital resources. You'll spend them to play cards, build cities, and spread greenery across the hexagon grid. The gameplay loop is snappy: one turn you focus on production (increasing your dice pool), and the next, you spend that production to execute terraforming actions or infrastructure projects.
It's a strategic race to amass Victory Points (VP). You earn points by transforming the environment, strategically placing tiles on the board, and securing milestones and awards. The game concludes once two of the three global parameters—oxygen, temperature, or oceans—are fully completed. It's a game that perfectly balances the tension of dice rolling with the satisfaction of watching the Martian map come to life under your command. Ideal for players who crave the sense of grand achievement found in heavy strategy games, but want a much more accessible playtime for a quick game night!
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