Stronghold Games Terraforming Mars Prelude - SG7202

Stronghold Games' Terraforming Mars Prelude (SG7202) is an expansion for the base Terraforming Mars board game that shortens setup time and accelerates the early game for 1 to 5 players. Designed for ages 12 and up, Prelude trims roughly 30 minutes off a typical session by giving each player a hand of Prelude cards at the start, letting corporations hit the ground running rather than spending the first several rounds building an economic foundation. It's a popular addition for groups who find the opening phase slow, and it's widely considered the most recommended first expansion for Terraforming Mars.

Key Features

• Adds a new Prelude card phase at the start of the game, giving players an immediate resource and production boost
• Reduces average play time by approximately 30 minutes without removing strategic depth
• Includes 35 Prelude cards, each offering a different starting advantage to suit different corporation strategies
• Fully compatible with other Terraforming Mars expansions, including Hellas & Elysium and Venus Next
• Keeps the core sci-fi space colonisation mechanics intact while smoothing out the early-game grind

What's Included

• 35 Prelude cards