Terraforming Mars vs Everdell
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Terraforming Mars
In Terraforming Mars, players take on the role of corporations working together to terraform the planet Mars. Players compete for victory points while raising temperature, creating oxygen, and covering the planet with water. Each player manages their own corporation, playing project cards that represent technologies, infrastructure, or events.
Everdell
Everdell is a worker placement and tableau-building game set in a whimsical forest world. Players lead a group of critters to build a city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and welcoming new residents. The game features a dynamic worker placement system where the number of workers available increases over time.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Terraforming Mars | Everdell |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 4 ✓ | 30 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 8 |
| Year Published | 2016 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 50 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 80 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.24 ✓ | 2.86 |
Terraforming Mars wins in 6 categories, Everdell wins in 2 categories.