TINYforming Mars

About this board game

TINYforming Mars is a 1–2 player game with an approximately 45-minute play time, challenging players to transform lifeless Mars into a destination for humanity using only nine cards.

Each player works to complete projects that advance one or more of Mars’ three life-sustaining parameters: Heat, Oxygen through Greenery, and Water. Completing more projects helps build a strong score, while placing cities on prime Martian real estate provides another route to victory.

The game unfolds over rounds called Generations. At the start of each Generation, players draft Project cards to determine which projects they can access. They then alternate turns, choosing to complete one of their own projects, carry out one of the Standard Projects, or pass.

Once both players have passed, the Generation ends and players collect income before beginning the next round. The final Generation is triggered when the supply of at least two of the three parameter types is exhausted or when no vacant hexes remain on the map.

• Draft Project cards before taking actions.
• Advance Heat, Oxygen, and Water through completed projects.
• Build cities on valuable Martian locations.
• Play competitively with two players or attempt the solitaire challenge.

After the final Generation, players count their scores, and the highest score wins. In solitaire mode, the goal is to complete all three parameters within 12 Generations.

Released in 2019, TINYforming Mars is a fan-made miniaturization inspired by Terraforming Mars. It was made without consultancy or assistance from FryxGames, and neither the game nor its creator is endorsed or sponsored by FryxGames.