Terraforming Mars vs Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
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.
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Terraforming Mars | Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 4 ✓ | 5 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 8.3 |
| Year Published | 2016 | 2015 ✓ |
| Price | 50 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.24 | 4.19 ✓ |
Terraforming Mars wins in 6 categories, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 2 categories.