Terraforming Mars: Utopia Planitia – Big Board Edition

FryxGames, (Web published), Stronghold Games · Board game · 2022
1–5 · best 3, 4 Solo Weight 3.0/5
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FOR GENRE FANS

For those who already love Terraforming Mars and want to spice up their games with a different board, this Utopia Planitia Big Board edition is a great pick!

Highlights
  • Stylish neoprene board
  • New Milestones and Awards
  • Cool strategic variation
  • Fan-made for fans
Keep in mind
  • It's a fan-made version
  • Different from official map
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Hey folks! Ready for another dose of Terraforming Mars? The Utopia Planitia – Big Board Edition brings a fan-made neoprene board with some cool twists on the Milestones and Awards that will spice up your games. Think challenges like having 3 special tiles for the 'Specialist' Milestone, or accumulating 5 combined steel and titanium production for 'Metallurgist'. On the Awards side, whoever dominates the tiles on the board's edge gets 'Suburbian', and those with the most earth tags secure 'Investor'.

This neoprene version aims to enhance the experience, but it's important to know that there's also the official Utopia Planitia map version, included in the Utopia & Cimmeria expansion. This official version, rebalanced by Fryxgames, has its own Milestones and Awards, such as 'Manager' (3 special tiles) and 'Metropolist' (most cities). So, pay attention: each version has its own objectives and scoring, meaning the strategy might shift slightly depending on which board you're using. It's a chance to give your terraforming sessions a fresh look, whether you're a veteran seeking a different challenge or a newcomer wanting to explore more of the Terraforming Mars universe. Get your markers ready, and let's transform Mars!

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Game: Terraforming Mars
Publisher FryxGames, (Web published), Stronghold Games
Designer Arnd Drifte

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
Is this an official expansion for Terraforming Mars?
No, this is a fan-made version of the Utopia Planitia board, made of neoprene with some changes to the Milestones and Awards compared to the official version.
Do I need the base game Terraforming Mars to play?
Yes, this is an additional board, and you need the base game Terraforming Mars to use it.
What are the main differences between this version and the official one?
The main difference lies in the Milestones and Awards. For example, the fan-made version has the 'Specialist' Milestone (3 special tiles) and the 'Suburbian' Award (most tiles on the border), while the official version might have different objectives.
Is the board in English?
As it's a fan-made version, the language can vary. These projects are usually made in English, but it's good to check with the seller or producer.
What kind of gameplay experience does this version offer?
It provides an interesting strategic variation for experienced Terraforming Mars players, with new challenges for scoring and competing.
Is it difficult to find or acquire?
Being fan-made, availability might be more limited. They are usually found within fan communities or through independent productions.