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product_id: 524545648
title: "Stronghold Games | Terraforming Mars - Ares Expedition: Discovery | Board Game | Ages 14+ | 1-4 Players | 60 Minutes Playing Time"
brand: "stronghold games"
price: "₱4829"
currency: PHP
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/524545648-stronghold-games-terraforming-mars-ares-expedition-discovery-board-game-ages
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# 60 min dynamic playtime 3 awards for endgame scoring 4 new gameplay mechanics Stronghold Games | Terraforming Mars - Ares Expedition: Discovery | Board Game | Ages 14+ | 1-4 Players | 60 Minutes Playing Time

**Brand:** stronghold games
**Price:** ₱4829
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your Mars mission—where strategy meets epic competition!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Stronghold Games | Terraforming Mars - Ares Expedition: Discovery | Board Game | Ages 14+ | 1-4 Players | 60 Minutes Playing Time by stronghold games
- **How much does it cost?** ₱4829 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- stronghold games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Perfect for Solo or Group Play:** Engage 1-4 players in a fast-paced 60-minute session—ideal for busy professionals craving strategic fun.
- • **Fresh Project & Corporation Cards:** Explore new cards that unlock innovative strategies and keep every game excitingly unpredictable.
- • **Achieve Milestones for Instant Gains:** Be the first to hit milestones and claim 3 VP mid-game boosts—lead the pack early!
- • **Compete for Victory Points with Awards:** Secure top spots in 3 unique awards for up to 5 VP each—outsmart your rivals!
- • **Upgrade Your Strategy with Phase Cards:** Customize your gameplay by upgrading phase cards for enhanced bonuses and tactical depth.

## Overview

Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition - Discovery expansion introduces 4 new mechanics—awards, milestones, upgraded phase cards, and wild tags—adding strategic layers to the base game. Designed for 1-4 players aged 14+, it offers a 60-minute immersive experience with new project and corporation cards that enhance gameplay variety and depth.

## Description

Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition: Discovery adds four new mechanics to base Ares Expedition: awards, milestones, upgraded phase cards, and wild tags. Awards are end of game scoring that are granted to the player with the most of something. Three awards are draw at the beginning of the game so that players know what they will be rewarded for at the end of the game. The player with the most of that item earns 5VP, second place earns 2VP. Milestones are VP that are awarded during the game. They are granted to the player to first achieve the milestone. Milestones are worth 3 VP at the end of the game. Some new project and corporation cards allow players to upgrade their phase cards. Each phase card has two different version that players choose from when they upgrade them. The upgrade gives the player a better bonus when they choose that phase.

## Features

- Experience new gameplay elements with Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition: Discovery expansion.
- Compete for awards and earn victory points by having the most of certain items.
- Strive to achieve milestones and gain VP during the game.
- New project and corporation cards allow players to upgrade their phase cards.
- Explore new project and corporation cards that offer unique opportunities and choices for upgrading phase cards.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 25.4 x 20.32 x 0.25 cm; 390.09 g |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Item model number | SGAEDSC1 |
| Language: | English |
| Number of Game Players | 1 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Release date | 5 April 2023 |
| ASIN | B0BVMY2JVQ |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Stronghold Games
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Theme:** Architecture, Science Fiction
- **Genre:** Strategy
- **Number of players:** 1

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*Last updated: 2026-02-06*