John Carter: Warlord of Mars

About this board game

John Carter: Warlord of Mars is a Barsoomian adventure game for 2–6 players, with sessions lasting approximately 360 minutes. Released in 1979, it brings the legendary world of Edgar Rice Burroughs to the table through heroic exploits, dangerous villains, Martian wildlife, romance, and strategic conflict.

Players take the roles of heroes or villains and strive for more than conventional victory points. The game centers on achieving greater glory, high romance, and the acclaim that follows noble deeds in the world of Barsoom.

Play is divided into two major parts. The Dueling game focuses on man-to-man combat, creating direct confrontations between opposing characters. The strategic game expands the experience into a campaign-style struggle, where players must balance negotiation and action as they pursue their goals.

Across these Barsoomian epics, players may encounter evil villains, tame Martian wildlife, gain great treasures unique to Barsoom, and woo and win lovely lasses. Success depends on acting with the daring and nobility associated with the heroes of the past.

• Dueling: Engage in man-to-man combat.
• Strategic play: Take part in a campaign-style game of negotiation and action.
• Adventure and acclaim: Pursue glory, romance, treasures, and heroic deeds.

With its blend of personal combat and larger-scale strategy, John Carter: Warlord of Mars offers a lengthy sci-fi epic for players who want to take part in the drama, danger, and romance of Barsoom.