Terraforming Mars: Prelude 2 (EN)

Terraforming Mars: Prelude 2 significantly enhances the early game by giving players stronger starting boosts and long-term engines. New Prelude cards introduce ongoing effects and activated abilities, letting players shape their direction from turn one. The expansion also includes new Project cards and five corporations that offer fresh economic twists and unique strategies. Many cards interact with modules such as Venus Next, Colonies and Turmoil, enabling deep cross-expansion synergy, while others work perfectly with the base game alone.

You’ll enjoy Prelude 2 if you love stronger asymmetry, faster engine building and more strategic diversity without increasing complexity. It opens the door to bold plays and new combinations that make each match feel distinct.

Fun fact: Prelude 2 is the sixth official expansion and the first to heavily integrate multi-expansion mechanics, making it highly modular for all types of players.

What you need to play: the Terraforming Mars base game is required. Some cards are only used when Venus, Colonies or Turmoil are included.

Players: 1–5
Play time: 90–120 minutes
Age: 12+