Terraforming Mars vs Parks

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Terraforming Mars

Terraforming Mars

⭐ 8.4# 4💰 $50👤 1-5

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.

EconomicEnvironmentalScience FictionTerritory Building
Parks

Parks

⭐ 7.7# 84💰 $40👤 1-5

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.

AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel

Specification Comparison

SpecTerraforming MarsParks
BGG Rank4 ✓84
Rating8.4 ✓7.7
Year Published2016 ✓2019
Price5040 ✓
Min Players11
Max Players55
Play Time (min)12060 ✓
Min Age1210 ✓
Complexity (1-5)3.24 ✓2.32

Terraforming Mars wins in 4 categories, Parks wins in 3 categories.

Terraforming Mars — Time Estimates

1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session135 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Parks — Time Estimates

1-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game70 min
Full table experience
Learning Session80 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Terraforming Mars

Categories
EconomicEnvironmentalScience FictionTerritory Building
Mechanics
Card DraftingEnd Game BonusesHand ManagementHexagon GridIncomeKill StealMulti-Use CardsOpen DraftingSet CollectionTile PlacementTurn Order: Claim ActionVariable Player Powers

Parks

Categories
AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel
Mechanics
Dice RollingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionWorker Placement

Rating Comparison

Terraforming Mars8.4
Parks7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Terraforming Mars or Parks?
Terraforming Mars has a rating of 8.4, while Parks has 7.7. Terraforming Mars is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Terraforming Mars or Parks?
Terraforming Mars costs approximately $50 and Parks costs approximately $40. Parks is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Terraforming Mars or Parks?
Terraforming Mars supports 1-5 players and Parks supports 1-5 players. Parks supports more players.
Is Terraforming Mars or Parks more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Terraforming Mars has a complexity weight of 3.24 and Parks has 2.32. Terraforming Mars is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Terraforming Mars or Parks?
Terraforming Mars takes about 120 minutes to play, while Parks takes about 60 minutes. Parks is the quicker game.

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