On Mars Upgrade Pack: A Mars Expansion Strategy Game with a New Blueprint Board, Additional Contract Cards, and Personal Goal Expansion Cards. Diverse Playstyles, Strategic Approaches, and High Replayability. English Version (No Japanese Instructions).
On Mars Upgrade Pack: A Mars Expansion Strategy Game with a New Blueprint Board, Additional Contract Cards, and Personal Goal Expansion Cards. Diverse Playstyles, Strategic Approaches, and High Replayability. English Version (No Japanese Instructions).
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Expand your Mars exploration with the On Mars Upgrade Pack
An expansion set that further deepens your Mars colonization adventure
"On Mars" is a strategy game in which you travel between the surface and orbit of Mars and aim to build a massive colony.
The expansion set "On Mars Upgrade Pack" has been released, further expanding the world.
This expansion set will broaden the scope of play and allow you to enjoy richer strategic possibilities.
Please note: This upgrade pack requires the base game "On Mars."
What is the base game "On Mars"?
To help you understand the appeal of the expansion set, let's first introduce the base game.
On Mars is a strategy game for 1-4 players in which you take on the role of the lead astronaut of a Mars development company and attempt to complete a mission set by the United Nations.
The game progresses through repeated rounds, each consisting of an action phase and a shuttle phase.
Players will travel between orbit and the surface of Mars, utilizing special actions that can only be performed in each location to contribute to the development of the Mars colony.
Game flow and the appeal of the expansion sets
Two-phase strategy
The game consists of two phases: the colonization phase and the shuttle phase.
During the colonization phase, players take turns performing actions, with the actions available depending on which side of the board a player is on.
- Actions if in orbit:
- Obtaining blueprints
- Technology purchase and development
- Procurement of supplies from warehouse
- Actions if you are on the surface of Mars:
- Building with bots
- Upgrade buildings using blueprints
- Acquiring scientists and new contracts
- Accepting new spacecraft
- Exploring planetary surfaces with rovers
Interdependent Colony Development System
All construction activities on Mars are interdependent and require clever resource management.
- Settlers need oxygen to build shelters
- Plants are needed to produce oxygen
- Plants need water to grow
- Extracting water requires electricity
- Generating electricity requires mining minerals
- Settlers are needed to mine minerals
This circular resource management is a major feature of On Mars.
As your colony grows, you'll need to balance these resources to ensure your colonists survive in the harsh Martian environment.
Features of the On Mars Upgrade Pack
Expanding on the base game, the On Mars Upgrade Pack includes:
- Blueprint board (50x20mm): 1 sheet
- 12 additional contract cards
- 6 Personal Goal Expansion Cards
These new features will allow players to devise more diverse strategies.
In particular, the newly added Contract and Personal Objective cards provide different paths to victory for each player, greatly increasing replayability.
Game victory conditions and goals
During the game, players will have to complete three missions.
Once all of these missions are completed, the game ends and the player with the most Opportunity Points (OP) wins.
The On Mars Upgrade Pack adds new Personal Objective Expansion Cards, allowing each player to take a different strategic approach, resulting in a deeper, more diverse gameplay experience.
Game Info
- Number of players: 1-4
- Play time: 60-120 minutes
- Recommended age: 14 years and older
- Language: English
The On Mars Upgrade Pack is an expansion that expands the already deep and strategic world of On Mars.
The addition of a new blueprint board, contract cards, and personal objective cards allows for more diverse playstyles and strategies.
This expansion set is perfect for board game enthusiasts who want to experience the epic tale of Mars colonization, especially those who enjoy strategic thinking.
Add a new dimension to your epic adventure to build the most advanced colony on the planet, traveling between its surface and orbit.
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The On Mars expansion set for the board game Mars Colonization adds additional contract cards and personal goal cards, enhancing strategy and replayability. Recommended for those looking for a home game for 1-4 players.