Terraforming Mars vs Parks
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.

Parks
Parks is a beautiful strategy game where players take a hiking trip through national parks. Players collect resources, meet along the trail, and visit iconic parks. The game features stunning artwork from the Fifty-Nine Parks series. Each season brings different opportunities as players compete to have the most memorable journey.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Terraforming Mars | Parks |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 4 ✓ | 84 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7.7 |
| Year Published | 2016 ✓ | 2019 |
| Price | 50 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 5 | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 60 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.24 ✓ | 2.32 |
Terraforming Mars wins in 4 categories, Parks wins in 3 categories.