Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition – Mars at Speed 🚀

A streamlined, card-driven journey to make Mars habitable—Ares Expedition distills the epic strategy of Terraforming Mars into a brisk, accessible experience.

Command an interplanetary corporation, deploy project cards, and race to elevate global parameters—all while engaging in electrifying, phase-based simultaneous play.

⏩ Quick but Strategic Gameplay

Play through action phases—build, act, produce, research—simultaneously with other players to eliminate downtime and heighten tension. ([turn0search0](#cite))

🔧 Engine-Building in Card Form

Invest MegaCredits into over 200 project cards and specialized corporations to drive your Terraform Rating and score Victory Points. Global parameters like oxygen, oceans, and temperature shape your path to victory. ([turn0search0](#cite), [turn0search1](#cite))

🃏 Rich Components, High Replayability

Your box includes a game board, dual-layer player boards, project, corporation, and phase cards, resource cubes, and ocean tiles—all crafted for fast-paced, strategic depth. ([turn0search10](#cite))

Why Ares Expedition Captures Mars Faster:

• Accessible yet Deep: A balanced blend of engine-building and streamlined mechanics welcomed by both veterans and newcomers. ([turn0search13](#cite))
• Highly Dynamic: Simultaneous action selection keeps the game thrilling and players engaged throughout. ([turn0search13](#cite))
• Award-Winning Pedigree: Inspired by Terraforming Mars and recognized as a standout adaptation. ([turn0search24](#cite))

Ready for a fast-track to terraforming? Launch your campaign—Mars awaits your strategy and your speed.