Colonies expands Terraforming Mars by introducing distant worlds that players can trade with to gain additional resources and strategic opportunities. The new trading system creates fresh economic choices and adds further interaction between players.

Players must decide whether to focus on developing Mars directly or invest in off world opportunities to strengthen their engines.

Why to play

This expansion is ideal for players looking for greater variety and additional economic depth.

• Player count: 1 to 5 players

• Playing time: 120 to 150 minutes

• Complexity: High

• Theme: Space expansion and resource management

• Requires: Terraforming Mars base game required to play