Description

You are the first Astronauts who will have to make Mars their home; for the time being at least. You must complete certain objectives set for you in each scenario and survive until the end of the game.

A dice placement game that can be played solo or cooperatively in 30-60 minutes. You take the role of the astronauts attempting to complete one of the Missions in the rule book. The game is made up of rounds (Sols) and each round has 5 phases.

During the Event phase you will roll on the Event table and apply the results.

Next you have the life support phase where you work out how much food, energy and oxygen you have.

In the third phase you use your dice and place them on the relevant areas of the Mars hub. You can explore the Martian environment, Research samples you’ve collected, develop components you need to upgrade your hub, heal your astronaut or attempt to keep the hub functioning properly.

In the fourth phase, if you haven’t managed to focus on keep the hub functioning you will have to resolve any issues that have developed by rolling on the relevant tables.

Finally, there is a refresh phase where you prepare for the next day on Mars.

Most Missions last between 10-15 rounds and if you complete the Mission objectives in the timeframe you win! However, beware, if your astronaut dies, or the hub is damaged beyond repair you will lose.

An entry into the 2020 Solitaire Print and Play Contest.

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