Terraforming Mars expansions

Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium vs Terraforming Mars: Venus Next

Short answer: buy Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium first. New maps, no new rules. Buy it once the base map feels worn out.

Pick Terraforming Mars: Venus Next first instead if this sounds more like your table: Adds cards and a fourth track but makes games longer. Skip it if your games already run long.

QuestionTerraforming Mars: Hellas & ElysiumTerraforming Mars: Venus Next
Our labelWorth itDepends on your group
Buy order#3 for Terraforming Mars#4 for Terraforming Mars
What it addsA double-sided board with two new Mars maps, each with its own milestones and awards.Venus as a fourth track to raise, about 50 project cards, 5 corporations, and a new floater resource.
What it fixesFreshens up the board once the base map feels familiar.—
TypeExpansionExpansion
Players1–5 players1–5 players
Rules loadAbout the same rules loadAdds more rules
Best for——
You need firstJust the base gameJust the base game
Price guideUnder $20$20–$40
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