Description
On Mars: Alien Invasion is an eagerly - awaited somewhat cooperative expansion for Vital Lacerda’s top - selling On Mars base game. Originally set to be named Surviving Mars, Eagle - Gryphon Games changed the name to better fit the theme. Written by Nathan Morse, the game's narrative unfolds in four chapters. It offers four brand - new, replayable ways to play and expand the base game. You can choose different play styles like one - versus - many, full cooperation, or even solo, depending on the chapter. Four fresh ways to establish Martian colonies are included! For example, the first chapter starts with an alert: aliens are invading Mars! You must decide whether to stop their spread or play as the aliens trying to build a colony. The components are rich, including over 20 alien meeples, an alien player board, advanced building markers, sentry and defense exosuit meeples, a new scientist (the Microbiologist), 77 full - size cards, 23 mini - cards, and over 115 tokens and markers. This short - story expansion has four chapters and four play modes: Chapter 1 - Invasion (1 vs All, 3 - 5 players), Chapter 2 - Outbreak (Co - Op, 2 - 4 players), Chapter 3 - Blackout (Co - Op, 2 - 4 players), and Chapter 4 - Monolith (Solo, 1 player).
To use this game, first, choose a chapter based on the number of players and the play mode you want. Each chapter has its own story and rules. For example, in Chapter 1, you'll face an alien invasion and decide if you're defending or invading. Set up the game using the components provided like the meeples, boards, cards, and tokens. Make sure to read the rules carefully for each chapter as the gameplay can vary a lot. When it comes to maintenance, keep the cards in a card protector to prevent damage. Store the meeples and tokens in a box to avoid losing them. If the board gets dirty, you can gently wipe it with a soft cloth. Have fun exploring the different scenarios and strategies this game offers!
