Prelude accelerates the opening stages of Terraforming Mars by giving players powerful starting advantages and additional strategic direction from the beginning of the game. New prelude cards allow players to establish early engines and begin terraforming immediately.

The expansion speeds up pacing while increasing strategic variety and reducing early game setup time.

Why to play

This expansion is ideal for players who want faster starts and stronger strategic identity from the first turn.

• Player count: 1 to 5 players

• Playing time: 90 to 150 minutes

• Complexity: High

• Theme: Planetary development and engine building

• Requires: Terraforming Mars base game required to play