{"product_id":"terraforming-mars-ares-expedition-foundations-by-stronghold-games-six-player-expansion","title":"Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition: Foundations by Stronghold Games — Six-Player Expansion","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStronghold Games delivers a substantial upgrade for Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition with Foundations, enabling up to six players and introducing two extra boards, more cubes, and an enhanced flow of phase cards. The expansion also adds a larger score track and a new terraforming metric: infrastructure, complemented by project cards that engage with the new path. This is a thoughtful way to scale the game while preserving its core pacing and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the base components, Foundations brings several welcome additions that support bigger groups and deeper decision-making:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdditional player boards and cubes to support up to six players\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo extra game boards: a larger score track and a dedicated infrastructure track\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew phase cards to guide pacing and turn order\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew project cards tied to the infrastructure metric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRole Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEngine Building\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnd game goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you might enjoy Foundations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor groups that crave additional strategic options, Foundations introduces a new layer of planning around infrastructure. Players can explore how resources are allocated, when to push terraforming milestones, and how to balance short-term gains with long-term positioning. The larger score track provides immediate visibility of momentum, while the new project cards offer fresh routes to pursuing end game goals without changing the core rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal-life play notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Foundations when hosting game nights with experienced players or when you want to scale to a six-player session. The expansion scales smoothly, letting you preserve the central game feel while expanding the strategic canvas. The extra phase card helps maintain a clear turn flow, even as the table grows and dynamics shift during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTactile and practical perks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newly included boards and tokens are designed for sturdy, repeated use, and the infrastructure metric adds a distinct, color-coded track that’s easy to follow at a glance. Together with new project cards, Foundations invites fresh tactical decisions and varied paths to ambitious terraforming progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this means for your game night\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re aiming to level up your Terraforming Mars experience with more players, Foundations offers a scalable, optional upgrade. It’s compatible with existing setups and can be introduced gradually as your group grows more comfortable with the core game dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What does the Foundations expansion add to Ares Expedition?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Foundations expands Ares Expedition by increasing player count to six, adding extra boards, resource cubes, phase cards, a bigger score track, and a new infrastructure metric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is Foundations essential for play or optional?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Foundations expansion offers enhancements for experienced groups and larger games; you can enjoy it as an optional upgrade or mix with the base game as your needs evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52912584098016,"sku":"B0BVMZ43BK","price":56.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/terraforming-mars-ares-expedition-foundations-by-stronghold-games-six-player-expansion","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}