Terraforming Mars: Vastitas Borealis – Big Board Edition

(Web published), FryxGames, Stronghold Games · Board game · 2022
1–5 · best 3, 4 Solo Weight 3.0/5
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8.1 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

If you're a card-carrying fan looking for more strategic options for your Terraforming Mars, this fan-made expansion with a new board is a gem!

Highlights
  • Brand new board and goals
  • Guaranteed more replayability
  • Economical and accessible option
  • Expands game strategy
Keep in mind
  • Requires printing and assembly
  • It's a fan-made expansion
  • No body rules
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About the game
Get ready for a new icy adventure on Mars with Vastitas Borealis – Big Board Edition! This fan-made expansion brings a brand-new board, full of challenges and opportunities for corporate tycoons looking to make the Red Planet more habitable. With new areas to explore, like the Viking 1 and 2 regions, you gain free delegates to boost your political influence. Placing a tile in temperature areas now gives you a nice discount, while the new milestones and awards add another strategic layer to your journey. Want to be the ultimate Agronomist with four plant tags? Or the Geologist dominating volcanic areas? Perhaps the Hoverlord with seven floater resources? The options are many! And don't forget the awards: who accumulates the most Jovian/Earth planet tags, who builds enviable adjacent landscapes, who has the most isolated tiles, or who dominates steel and titanium production. This 'Print & Play' edition is perfect for those who want to give their Terraforming Mars games an extra boost without spending a lot, adding replayability and new ways to score. It's a fantastic addition for those who have already played through the base game and are looking for new horizons (literally!) for their terraforming campaigns.
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Game: Terraforming Mars
Publisher (Web published), FryxGames, Stronghold Games
Designer Arnd Drifte
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game Terraforming Mars to play?
Yes, absolutely! Vastitas Borealis is an expansion, so you need to own the base game Terraforming Mars to use it.
How does the 'Print & Play' format work?
You receive the digital files for the board and need to print them at home or at a print shop, and then assemble the pieces. It's a more economical way to get new content!
What are the main new features of this expansion?
A completely new board with areas like the Viking regions, new rules for obtaining delegates and temperature bonuses, plus seven new milestones and eight new awards to add more challenges and strategies.
Does this expansion add more complexity to the game?
It adds new strategic layers and objectives, which might slightly increase the perceived complexity, but the rules themselves are quite straightforward and integrate well with the base game.
Is this an official expansion from FryxGames?
No, Vastitas Borealis is a fan-made creation. It is not part of the official content published by FryxGames.
How many players does this expansion support?
It supports the same player count as the base game, Terraforming Mars, which is for 1 to 5 players.