Terraforming Mars vs Viticulture
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.
Viticulture
Viticulture is a worker placement game where players run their own Italian vineyard. Players plant vines, harvest grapes, make wine, and fulfill orders. The game features a unique visitor card system that offers temporary bonuses. The Essential Edition streamlined the original and added new content.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Terraforming Mars | Viticulture |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 4 ✓ | 38 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7.9 |
| Year Published | 2016 | 2013 ✓ |
| Price | 50 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 5 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 90 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.24 ✓ | 2.82 |
Terraforming Mars wins in 4 categories, Viticulture wins in 4 categories.