On Mars
2020
Design7.3/10
Interaction6.0/10
Artistry6.9/10
Strategy2.9/10
Complexity9.8/10

On Mars

Manage resources and build a colony on Mars, balancing needs and expansion.
2020 • 1–4
Average rating
4.41
Players
1–4
Avg time
150 min
Age
14+
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Description

In On Mars, you are among the first group of colonists sent to Mars by the United Nations. As a pioneering astronaut, you will oversee the construction of a self-sustaining colony, balancing resource management with expansion efforts. Colonists need oxygen, water, power, and food to survive – all of which can be produced on Mars, but not without your careful planning.

Each turn, you'll travel between the Martian surface and orbit, using action selection to secure vital resources, build infrastructure, and develop new technologies. Expanding your colony provides new opportunities and more efficient resource production, but overextending can quickly lead to setbacks. The ultimate goal is to accumulate the most victory points by developing a thriving and independent Martian colony.

Categories
City Building, Economic, Science Fiction
Mechanics
Action Points, Hand Management, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers
Publishers
  • Eagle-Gryphon Games
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