Editorial Pick · $70
Terraforming Mars
Engine-building Mars colonization. Hundreds of cards, a million strategies.
Heavy weight
Terraforming Mars
Why Terraforming Mars.
Engine-building Mars colonization. Hundreds of cards, a million strategies.
It plays best in solo, two players and 3-4 players situations — that's where this pick earns its place over the alternatives at the same weight class.
No paid placement. No sponsorship. We tested the game and chose it. The Amazon link funds the lights — if you'd rather buy direct from a local game store, find one via BoardGameGeek.
If you like Terraforming Mars.
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