Question 1

Difference between the basic and premium versions besides price and seller?

Accepted Answer

Thad,

When you say the basic and the premium versions, I see now on Amazon the same as when I bought one each of the two "versions".
There is NO difference at all, except the price.
Both offers of this addition to the basic Terraforming Mars board game include the exact same things: 35 new Prelude cards to use at the start of the game, 5 new Corporation cards to add to the regular Corporation cards in the basic game, and 7 new project cards to add to the deck of project (playing) cards in the basic game.
If you visit Stronghold games web site, they offer their Terraforming Mars Prelude expansion for $19.95.
If you visit the Amazon.com website they are offering the same Terraforming Mars Prelude expansion for two different prices, one at $17.19 and the other at $14.00.
Pick the $14.00.
It is a great addition to the basic Terraforming Mars board game and worth the money.
But pay the lower price on Amazon.com and get the same great addition to the game.
By the way if you do NOT have the basic game it is cheaper on Amazon too. On Amazon it is $45.68 and at Stronghold games website it is $69.95.
Paul Hann

Question 2

How much does this speed up the game? Is the average playtime much shorter with this expansion?

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Yes and no, you can control this with prelude. For example, my friends and I play 5 prelude cards before the game begins, I think the rules say pick only 2, but we deal 5 cards and play the 5 cards, this makes the game end around gen 6 for 5/6 players, it takes just a bit more for 2/3 players, gen 7 or 8. For me it's a matter of time and making the beginning of the game more fun than what it is, I couldn't live without this expansion, I love it.

Question 3

Can you play this game with just these cards (I just bought these without any knowledge of the game) ? Is there a good tutorial?

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You absolutely can not play this game with only these cards. You literally don't even have the Mars game board. Lol

This is by far the best expansion, but you have to get the base game first.

Question 4

Can you point me to the original game on amazon? I am not able to find the right one for this expansion.

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Hi I have attached a link here to the original game.  If you do get the game. I recommend getting the prelude expansion as well.  Its been great! Cheers.

https://www.amazon.com/Indie-Boards-Cards-Terraforming-Board/dp/B01GSYA4K2/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1KJB06TUTUVOP&dchild=1&keywords=terraforming+mars&qid=1616062566&sprefix=terrafo%2Caps%2C350&sr=8-14

Product Dimensions	11.43 x 3.05 x 16.51 cm; 160 g
Manufacturer recommended age	12 years and up
Item model number	STG07202
Manufacturer's Suggested Maximum Weight	300 Kilograms
Language:	English, Portuguese
Number of Game Players	1 to 5
Number of Puzzle Pieces	47
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries Included?	No
Material Type(s)	Cardboard
Remote Control Included?	No
Color	Basic Pack
Language	English
ASIN	B07F4J9MFZ

Stronghold GamesTerraforming Mars - Prelude

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