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title: "Terraforming Mars by Stronghold Games, Strategy Board Game"
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# 120 min immersive gameplay 100+ unique project cards 3 global parameters to terraform Terraforming Mars by Stronghold Games, Strategy Board Game

**Brand:** stronghold games
**Price:** S$158
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Own the future—terraform Mars and be the pioneer everyone talks about!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Terraforming Mars by Stronghold Games, Strategy Board Game by stronghold games
- **How much does it cost?** S$158 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Compete for Glory:** Race to claim milestones and awards that boost your victory points.
- • **Dynamic Replayability:** Every game feels fresh with modular design and diverse strategies.
- • **Master the Red Planet:** Lead your corporation in transforming Mars into a thriving new world.
- • **Social & App-Enhanced:** Perfect for game nights with friends, plus app-assisted gameplay for seamless turns.
- • **Strategic Engine Building:** Craft powerful combos with hundreds of project cards to outsmart rivals.

## Overview

Terraforming Mars by Stronghold Games is a highly rated strategy board game where 1-5 players control corporations competing to make Mars habitable by raising temperature, oxygen, and ocean coverage. Featuring over 100 project cards, milestone awards, and deep engine-building mechanics, it offers about 120 minutes of intense, replayable gameplay ideal for teens and adults seeking a cerebral challenge.

## Description

Terraforming Mars is a widely acclaimed strategy board game where players take control of competing corporations tasked with transforming the Red Planet into a habitable world. Each corporation begins with unique strengths that shape early decisions, and as the game progresses players invest in hundreds of project cards that modify production, create new infrastructures, or directly impact the global parameters of Mars. Temperature, oxygen, and ocean coverage must all rise for the planet to become livable, and each improvement advances the shared goal while rewarding the players who contributed most effectively. At its core, Terraforming Mars is a deep engine building experience. Project cards can enhance resource generation, unlock long term scoring opportunities, or introduce powerful effects that shift the state of the board. Players must decide when to develop production, when to pursue immediate points, and when to secure key positions for greenery or city tiles. Competition remains tight as players vie for milestones and awards, place tiles strategically, and balance short term income with long term planning. Terraforming Mars has become a modern classic due to its replayability, modular design, and compatibility with expansions.

Review: AMAZING game, solo and multiplayer - Terraforming Mars (TM) is absolutely fantastic. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. It's that good. Definitely a gamer's game (ie. not intended for newcomers/nongamers), but worth every penny. With that said, TM has a bit of a learning curve. TM also has a wonderful solo variant, so if you're looking for a challenge, and you like to play solo (or at least have that option), look no further. That's actually the main reason I bought this game, and yet now I can't wait to try it multiplayer. And since it has the solo mode, I'll be able to teach it no problem and help move the game along as well. Another huge plus for me. At its core, TM is an engine builder, with cards and projects to help increase 6 main resources and production of said resources (MegaCredits=money, Steel, Titanium, Plants, Energy, and Heat). I won't go into great detail, but it's from these resources and a set amount of starting resources depending on which Corporation (think player) you play as that you start your engine building. There are 5 beginner corporations that are generic and all the same, and then there are an additional 12 that each have their own special ability(ies) and amount of starting credits, and possibly resources and/or resource production. I recommend starting with a beginner corporation, as knowing which cards to keep during setup also has a learning curve. Throughout the game, the player(s) are attempting to gain victory points (known as Terraform Rating, or TR) while simultaneously terraforming the planet. This terraforming includes 3 main elements: increasing temperature, oxygen levels, and water/ocean tiles. In the solo mode, you are attempting to complete all 3 of these before the end of your 14th turn. If you do so, you win. You can also keep track of your best scores, though TM isn't simply just a beat your own score solo mode. You actually have to WIN first (ie. complete the 3 elements to terraforming by end of turn 14), which is NOT easy. It's very clever, and very fun. Games typically take me 1-2 hours. In multi mode, you are trying to accrue the highest TR at the game end, signified by the completion of all 3 elements of terraforming. However, you score not only points from your base TR, cards, city tiles, and plant tiles (as in the solo mode), but also from any awards or milestones that you claimed. In that regard TM is somewhat of a point salad game...which I think is great. Again, looking forward to trying it multiplayer. While initially there is some luck of the draw, this is mitigated each turn during the refresh phase, as each player gets to look at 4 new cards from the deck and decide how many to keep, paying 3 credits per card. It is also and perhaps more so mitigated by the standard projects listed on the board, which every player has access to every turn regardless of which cards they may or may not have. These can be key in the solo mode if you don't get the best starting cards, which I assume would be true multiplayer. At a $41 price point, I can't recommend this game enough. It has numerous expansions (I think around 5 or 6), so even if you tire of the base game at some point (I haven't yet), there is much more you can add to TM. The Hellas & Elysium expansion is a double sided board with 2 new and different faces of Mars to terraform (ie different maps), so you have the option of 3 maps total. The Prelude expansion has additional cards and more importantly additional corporations, for even more variety. I have yet to get to either of these, but am looking forward to it when the time comes. There are also several others that I do not have yet. All this being said, the replayability is quite high on TM. And it's tons of fun if you like to think. There is a reason it's been in the top 20 on BGG the last 4 years since it's inception. EDIT: I forgot to mention that I highly suggest buying at least the 2 pack of wooden player boards from Smonex. They are great quality and completely take care of the problem of accidentally bumping/moving your production markers from the player boards that come with the game. Though not as vibrant or colorful, the wooden boards work so much better. Game on! EDIT 10/1/22: I have all the expansions except Turmoil, and I still love it. Favorite game of all time. Even better with the expansions; so much replayability.
Review: 2 hours of T.V. or TM? - Great strategic game. Not hard to learn. Watched plenty of YouTube videos on how to play before purchasing so I would know whether or not this is game is for me. Learned all the basics and beyond just from watching. Reading the instructions further reinforced my knowledge of how to play. There have been a lot of complaints about component quality and the pictures on the cards which to me are unfounded. I have no major complaints about the component quality. The player cubes are good enough for what they are intended. The cardboard cutout tiles are durable enough. As for the artwork or picture on the project cards, who cares? It is all about what the cards allow you to do. I don’t care if it is AI or stock footage or art work. I am not paying attention to the pictures, rather the outcome of playing the cards. I only wish the cards were a little bigger like the cards in Trekking the National Parks because there is a lot of information written on the card. It would make for easier reading. But no big deal. What about the player boards? A lot of complaints about the flimsiness, size and potential for jostling the pieces around. Well, you can spend 10 bucks apiece for 1 special player board cutout with indents or you can do what I did for a fraction of the cost. See picture. Photo copy the player board at 120x magnification and using clear packing tape, tape it to some cardboard. (Cover entire player board with the packing tape) The enlarged player board allows more space for cube placement on the resource area and production track. Thus allowing more room in case of accidental movement of cubes. Plus the non sticky side of the packing tape is not as slippery as the original glossy player board so the cubes are less prone to sliding around. Plus with the cardboard backing, the player board is instantly durable. What about cube storage? I used the cardboard storage trays from my old risk game which I no longer play and use it to store the 5 most used cubes. See photo. You can be creative and make your own storage trays. Overall, I can see why TM is rated high. A lot of thought and science and science fiction went into making this game. The game is fun and satisfying when you start to see the global parameters move up as you and your opponent work together to achieve the goal of terraforming mars. I like the fact this is not a cutthroat, obliterate your opponent game like Monopoly and Risk. It is long, but so is Risk and Monopoly. If you can spend 2 hours or more watching TV, Terraforming Mars is a better alternative. Good for cognitive function!

## Features

- Compete for different milestones and awards worth many VPS
- In Terraforming Mars, players control a corporation and compete to transform Mars into a habitable planet
- Will lead the way into humanitys new era?
- 120 Minutes Playing Time

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01GSYA4K2 |
| Additional Features | App Assisted Games |
| Age Range Description | Teen |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,620 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #299 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Stronghold Games |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,557 Reviews |
| Edition | Family Edition |
| Educational Objective | Gaming |
| Estimated Playing Time | 120 minutes |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00696859265808 |
| Included Components | Terraforming Mars |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Dimensions | 3 x 11.7 x 11.6 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 11.6"L x 11.7"W |
| Item Highlight | Engine Building Card Driven Euro for Adults and Teens, Deep Resource Management and High Replay Value |
| Item Type Name | board game |
| Item Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Indie Boards & Cards |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6005SG |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 144 |
| Model Number | Terraforming Mars |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Players | 5 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Power Source | manual |
| Rulebook Availability | Printed Included |
| Set Name | Terraforming Mars |
| Size | Standard |
| Sub Brand | (-) |
| Subject Character | (-) |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Mystery |
| UPC | 696859265808 793631727490 653801144840 792463142730 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: $90+? Is this the right price point? Other sites have it for $45-50.**
A: $90 is an inflated price that some people are charging because the game is out of stock at most retailers. The games list price is $69.95, and some stores will likely sell it at a discount. If you want the game now, you have to pay inflated prices. If you're willing to wait, expect to find it for $50-70.

**Q: Does anyone know if they're planning on fixing the component quality in the second printing?**
A: The only major change in the second printing is that they will ditch the box-insert entirely (which is for the best).

**Q: What is the difference between the basic pack and the premium pack? Thanks!**
A: Doesn't seem to be any difference.   I am pretty sure there isn't a "premium pack" edition offered by the publisher.  I'd stay away from the premium pack edition until someone can actually tell us what makes it premium beyond the inflated price.

**Q: what is the different between basic pack and premium pack?**
A: I would contact the seller to make certain, but I think the premium pack includes the 4 extra project cards that were given away to promote the game back in 2016.  You can find these 4 cards for sale on eBay for around $20 which is the price difference between the one premium pack game I found on Amazon versus the basic packs (though if you're a member of Board Game Geek.com, you can buy them there for $3 each).  So the basic pack has 208 different project cards and the premium should have 212.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AMAZING game, solo and multiplayer
*by R***O on October 26, 2020*

Terraforming Mars (TM) is absolutely fantastic. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. It's that good. Definitely a gamer's game (ie. not intended for newcomers/nongamers), but worth every penny. With that said, TM has a bit of a learning curve. TM also has a wonderful solo variant, so if you're looking for a challenge, and you like to play solo (or at least have that option), look no further. That's actually the main reason I bought this game, and yet now I can't wait to try it multiplayer. And since it has the solo mode, I'll be able to teach it no problem and help move the game along as well. Another huge plus for me. At its core, TM is an engine builder, with cards and projects to help increase 6 main resources and production of said resources (MegaCredits=money, Steel, Titanium, Plants, Energy, and Heat). I won't go into great detail, but it's from these resources and a set amount of starting resources depending on which Corporation (think player) you play as that you start your engine building. There are 5 beginner corporations that are generic and all the same, and then there are an additional 12 that each have their own special ability(ies) and amount of starting credits, and possibly resources and/or resource production. I recommend starting with a beginner corporation, as knowing which cards to keep during setup also has a learning curve. Throughout the game, the player(s) are attempting to gain victory points (known as Terraform Rating, or TR) while simultaneously terraforming the planet. This terraforming includes 3 main elements: increasing temperature, oxygen levels, and water/ocean tiles. In the solo mode, you are attempting to complete all 3 of these before the end of your 14th turn. If you do so, you win. You can also keep track of your best scores, though TM isn't simply just a beat your own score solo mode. You actually have to WIN first (ie. complete the 3 elements to terraforming by end of turn 14), which is NOT easy. It's very clever, and very fun. Games typically take me 1-2 hours. In multi mode, you are trying to accrue the highest TR at the game end, signified by the completion of all 3 elements of terraforming. However, you score not only points from your base TR, cards, city tiles, and plant tiles (as in the solo mode), but also from any awards or milestones that you claimed. In that regard TM is somewhat of a point salad game...which I think is great. Again, looking forward to trying it multiplayer. While initially there is some luck of the draw, this is mitigated each turn during the refresh phase, as each player gets to look at 4 new cards from the deck and decide how many to keep, paying 3 credits per card. It is also and perhaps more so mitigated by the standard projects listed on the board, which every player has access to every turn regardless of which cards they may or may not have. These can be key in the solo mode if you don't get the best starting cards, which I assume would be true multiplayer. At a $41 price point, I can't recommend this game enough. It has numerous expansions (I think around 5 or 6), so even if you tire of the base game at some point (I haven't yet), there is much more you can add to TM. The Hellas & Elysium expansion is a double sided board with 2 new and different faces of Mars to terraform (ie different maps), so you have the option of 3 maps total. The Prelude expansion has additional cards and more importantly additional corporations, for even more variety. I have yet to get to either of these, but am looking forward to it when the time comes. There are also several others that I do not have yet. All this being said, the replayability is quite high on TM. And it's tons of fun if you like to think. There is a reason it's been in the top 20 on BGG the last 4 years since it's inception. EDIT: I forgot to mention that I highly suggest buying at least the 2 pack of wooden player boards from Smonex. They are great quality and completely take care of the problem of accidentally bumping/moving your production markers from the player boards that come with the game. Though not as vibrant or colorful, the wooden boards work so much better. Game on! EDIT 10/1/22: I have all the expansions except Turmoil, and I still love it. Favorite game of all time. Even better with the expansions; so much replayability.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2 hours of T.V. or TM?
*by J***Y on February 5, 2026*

Great strategic game. Not hard to learn. Watched plenty of YouTube videos on how to play before purchasing so I would know whether or not this is game is for me. Learned all the basics and beyond just from watching. Reading the instructions further reinforced my knowledge of how to play. There have been a lot of complaints about component quality and the pictures on the cards which to me are unfounded. I have no major complaints about the component quality. The player cubes are good enough for what they are intended. The cardboard cutout tiles are durable enough. As for the artwork or picture on the project cards, who cares? It is all about what the cards allow you to do. I don’t care if it is AI or stock footage or art work. I am not paying attention to the pictures, rather the outcome of playing the cards. I only wish the cards were a little bigger like the cards in Trekking the National Parks because there is a lot of information written on the card. It would make for easier reading. But no big deal. What about the player boards? A lot of complaints about the flimsiness, size and potential for jostling the pieces around. Well, you can spend 10 bucks apiece for 1 special player board cutout with indents or you can do what I did for a fraction of the cost. See picture. Photo copy the player board at 120x magnification and using clear packing tape, tape it to some cardboard. (Cover entire player board with the packing tape) The enlarged player board allows more space for cube placement on the resource area and production track. Thus allowing more room in case of accidental movement of cubes. Plus the non sticky side of the packing tape is not as slippery as the original glossy player board so the cubes are less prone to sliding around. Plus with the cardboard backing, the player board is instantly durable. What about cube storage? I used the cardboard storage trays from my old risk game which I no longer play and use it to store the 5 most used cubes. See photo. You can be creative and make your own storage trays. Overall, I can see why TM is rated high. A lot of thought and science and science fiction went into making this game. The game is fun and satisfying when you start to see the global parameters move up as you and your opponent work together to achieve the goal of terraforming mars. I like the fact this is not a cutthroat, obliterate your opponent game like Monopoly and Risk. It is long, but so is Risk and Monopoly. If you can spend 2 hours or more watching TV, Terraforming Mars is a better alternative. Good for cognitive function!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of fun for any group, run time can be long
*by S***N on July 14, 2026*

I really like this game, but it's not for everyone. There have been a few people that I've played the game with that did not care for it. The game is a competitive game where each player takes the role of a corporation and develops the planet mars. The mechanics are simple enough, although some cards may be interpreted differently by different players. The challenge of this game is developing a strategy that works for you and your corporation. Science fiction board game players will like this a lot as it gives an immersive realistic approach to colonizing and developing the planet. Games can run for a pretty long time, and rounds toward the end of the game get increasingly longer. Beautiful artwork and quality game pieces

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