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product_id: 78739294
title: "Stronghold Games | Terraforming Mars: Prelude Expansion | Board Game | Ages 14+ | 1-5 Players | 90- 120 Minute Playing Time"
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price: "KSh12075"
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# 60-120 min immersive gameplay 5 new corporations + 7 project cards 1-5 players strategic interaction Stronghold Games | Terraforming Mars: Prelude Expansion | Board Game | Ages 14+ | 1-5 Players | 90- 120 Minute Playing Time

**Brand:** stronghold games
**Price:** KSh12075
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Own the Red Planet’s future before anyone else does!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Stronghold Games | Terraforming Mars: Prelude Expansion | Board Game | Ages 14+ | 1-5 Players | 90- 120 Minute Playing Time by stronghold games
- **How much does it cost?** KSh12075 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/78739294-stronghold-games-terraforming-mars-prelude-expansion-board-game-ages-14)

## Best For

- stronghold games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted stronghold games brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Jumpstart Your Mars Empire:** Prelude cards accelerate your terraforming strategy from the first turn.
- • **Seamless Expansion Compatibility:** Effortlessly combine with any Terraforming Mars expansion or variant for endless variety.
- • **Elevate Your Board Game Collection:** A must-have expansion that transforms your Terraforming Mars experience into a legendary saga.
- • **Strategic Depth Meets Replayability:** New corporations and project cards unlock fresh tactics every game.
- • **Perfect for Game Night Power Players:** Engage 1-5 players in 60-120 minutes of high-stakes, cerebral fun.

## Overview

Terraforming Mars: Prelude is a dynamic expansion that accelerates early-game strategy by introducing Prelude cards, 5 new corporations, and 7 thematic project cards. Designed for 1-5 players aged 14+, it seamlessly integrates with all Terraforming Mars expansions, delivering 60-120 minutes of deep, strategic gameplay that enhances replayability and keeps every session fresh and engaging.

## Description

Product Description As the Mego corporations are getting ready to start the transforming process, you now have the chance to make those early choices that will Come to define your Corporation and set the course for the future history of Mars - this is the prelude to your greatest Endeavors! In Terraforming Mars: prelude, you get to choose from prelude cards that jumpsuit the transforming process, or boost your Corporation engine. There are also 5 new corporations, and 7 project cards that thematically fit the early stages of transforming. Prelude is an expansion to Terraforming Mars, and can be combined with any other Terraforming Mars expansion or variant. Directions Included in the set P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Safety Warning Not suitable for children under the age of 3 years See more

Review: A brilliant game for the whole family - Terraforming Mars is a "Pringles" game; once you've played once, you keep coming back to it. I was first introduced to it by a friend, and soon after bought my own so that I could keep playing. It is very well-balanced and well-made, and provides plenty of fun on an evening which otherwise might have been quite dull. The box comes with a board, 5 player sheets, 5 bags of player cubes (red, yellow, blue, green, and black), 3 bags of metallic cubes for currency, around 200 project cards, and various tiles which indicate forests, cities, oceans, and other structures. All of these are of a decent quality, and so far we have seen no wear and tear to any of them. The board sometimes doesn't lie completely flat, but this doesn't significantly affect gameplay in any way. It is worth bearing in mind that the game takes up a large amount of space, so having a large table or section of floor space clear is a must. It also comes with a much needed instruction booklet; Terraforming Mars has a steep but not long-lasting learning curve which can seem daunting, but is well worth giving a go. After playing only one game, the whole family had gotten a firm grasp of the basic rules, and we're now playing near expertly, able to plan ahead and strategise based on our knowledge of the game. Each game takes between 2 and 4 hours, depending on how long it takes indidivuals to decide on their turn. This doesn't mean the game is boring though; far from it! The gameplay is interesting and even addictive, with none of us noticing how much time has passed while we've been playing. You can also never tell who has won the game until the final scoring happens, leading to some tense moments and unexpected winners. This also contributes to constantly wanting to go back for more, so you can improve on your previous score or try different approaches. Since owning the game, we have also bought 2 expansions; the "Preludes" expansion and the "Colonies" expansion. The Preludes expansion adds a huge amount to the game, and I view it as a necessity as it not only decreases play time (due to providing more resources) but also allows for more focused strategies; the Colonies expansion is also a great addition as it gives players more options within the game. Overall, Terraforming Mars is a brilliant board game which is well worth the money. Due to the plenty of combinations of cards and strategies, the game has endless replayability, and will make sure you never have a dull board games night again!
Review: One of the best boardgames ever - This game does require a bit of rule reading and YouTube watching on your 1st playthrough. But once you've played 1 game, the rules are really easy going forward. Games typically can go on for a few hours, but it's utterly engrossing, and you're always wanting 1 more turn. Great theme with fantastic board design and engineering aspects. There is so much replayability to this game.

## Features

- Jump start the terraforming process with the Terraforming Mars: Prelude expansion
- Make early choices that will come to define your corporation
- Can be combined with any other expansion or variant
- Requires a copy of Terraforming Mars to play
- English Version | Ages 14+ | 1-5 Players | 60-120 Minutes Playing Time

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07F4J9MFZ |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 9,857 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 322 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Colour | Mixed Colours |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,869) |
| Date First Available | 18 Aug. 2018 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Develop strategic planning, decision-making, and long-term thinking skills |
| Item model number | STG07202 |
| Language | English, Portuguese |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Maximum Weight | 300 Kilograms |
| Material Type(s) | Cardstock |
| Number of Game Players | 5 |
| Number of pieces | 47 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.43 x 3.05 x 16.51 cm; 160 g |
| Release date | 31 Aug. 2018 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Stronghold Games
- **Genre:** Sci-Fi Game Expansion
- **Material:** Cardstock
- **Number of players:** 5
- **Theme:** Science Fiction, Space

## Images

![Stronghold Games | Terraforming Mars: Prelude Expansion | Board Game | Ages 14+ | 1-5 Players | 90- 120 Minute Playing Time - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NuQY0-QnL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What printing is this? First or second?**
A: Hi, 

It will be the second printing now. Hope this helps. Will.

**Q: Is the quality of the game still very poor as per the previous reviews**
A: My copy seems fine too, bought in March 2020.

**Q: Does this expansion include the double layer card player boards ?**
A: Sadly no this box does not have the double sided boards- they are only in the kickstarter version.  However you can buy the kickstarter version direct from Fryxgames website with the boars and it  also include additional cards.  If you have the retail version you can buy the player boards and the various promo cards for Terraforming Mars from website - take a look !

**Q: Please can you confirm that this is not the collector's edition that has the dual layer player boards and custom trays? As one of the photos suggests**
A: Sorry- I own all the other Terraforming Mars things but not this

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliant game for the whole family
*by A***B on 15 August 2022*

Terraforming Mars is a "Pringles" game; once you've played once, you keep coming back to it. I was first introduced to it by a friend, and soon after bought my own so that I could keep playing. It is very well-balanced and well-made, and provides plenty of fun on an evening which otherwise might have been quite dull. The box comes with a board, 5 player sheets, 5 bags of player cubes (red, yellow, blue, green, and black), 3 bags of metallic cubes for currency, around 200 project cards, and various tiles which indicate forests, cities, oceans, and other structures. All of these are of a decent quality, and so far we have seen no wear and tear to any of them. The board sometimes doesn't lie completely flat, but this doesn't significantly affect gameplay in any way. It is worth bearing in mind that the game takes up a large amount of space, so having a large table or section of floor space clear is a must. It also comes with a much needed instruction booklet; Terraforming Mars has a steep but not long-lasting learning curve which can seem daunting, but is well worth giving a go. After playing only one game, the whole family had gotten a firm grasp of the basic rules, and we're now playing near expertly, able to plan ahead and strategise based on our knowledge of the game. Each game takes between 2 and 4 hours, depending on how long it takes indidivuals to decide on their turn. This doesn't mean the game is boring though; far from it! The gameplay is interesting and even addictive, with none of us noticing how much time has passed while we've been playing. You can also never tell who has won the game until the final scoring happens, leading to some tense moments and unexpected winners. This also contributes to constantly wanting to go back for more, so you can improve on your previous score or try different approaches. Since owning the game, we have also bought 2 expansions; the "Preludes" expansion and the "Colonies" expansion. The Preludes expansion adds a huge amount to the game, and I view it as a necessity as it not only decreases play time (due to providing more resources) but also allows for more focused strategies; the Colonies expansion is also a great addition as it gives players more options within the game. Overall, Terraforming Mars is a brilliant board game which is well worth the money. Due to the plenty of combinations of cards and strategies, the game has endless replayability, and will make sure you never have a dull board games night again!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best boardgames ever
*by R***O on 21 August 2025*

This game does require a bit of rule reading and YouTube watching on your 1st playthrough. But once you've played 1 game, the rules are really easy going forward. Games typically can go on for a few hours, but it's utterly engrossing, and you're always wanting 1 more turn. Great theme with fantastic board design and engineering aspects. There is so much replayability to this game.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great game
*by J***Y on 27 January 2026*

Wanted this for years, finally got around to it, did not disappoint.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Terraforming Mars Prelude
- Stronghold Games - Terraforming Mars Prelude 2 - Strategy Board Game Expansion - for 1 to 5 Players and Ages 12+

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