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Mars Needs Mechanics (2013)

2–4 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.8 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
45 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like economic games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Mars Needs Mechanics

Game description from the publisher: London, 1873 – The Royal Academy of Space Exploration has announced its intention to launch a mission to Mars by year's end. In its quest to claim, fully explore, and map the great red planet, the Academy is holding recruitment competitions for various positions on the crew.

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EconomicScience Fiction

Mechanics: Commodity Speculation, Set Collection · Designer: Ben Rosset

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Mars Needs Mechanics FAQ

How many players is Mars Needs Mechanics?
Mars Needs Mechanics plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Mars Needs Mechanics take to play?
A game of Mars Needs Mechanics takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Mars Needs Mechanics any good?
Mars Needs Mechanics rates 5.8/10 from 366 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / science fiction game built around commodity speculation, set collection.