Mars Needs Mechanics
- Players: 2–4 players
- Play time: 45 min
- BGG rating: 5.7
About Mars Needs Mechanics
Game description from the publisher: London, 1873 – The Royal Academy of Space Exploration has announced its intention to launch a mission to Mars by year's end. In its quest to claim, fully explore, and map the great red planet, the Academy is holding recruitment competitions for various positions on the crew. A position central to the crew's mission, the Astronautical Engineer must be resourceful and efficient in his construction of various mechanisms and ship maintenance. In Mars Needs Mechanics, players represent engineers and tinkerers from all over the Empire who have come to compete for this prodigious opportunity. Starting the game with only 30 cogs (currency), players will utilize unique game mechanisms that emphasize timing to collect sets of components and build steampunk mechanisms aimed at earning even more cogs. At the end of the competition, the engineer with the most cogs will earn his place as Astronautical Engineer on the crew of the H.M.S. Victoria VII.
- Released
- 2013
- Designer
- Ben Rosset
- Age
- 10+
- Best with
- 3 or 4 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Mars Needs Mechanics?
Mars Needs Mechanics plays with 2–4 players.
What is the best player count for Mars Needs Mechanics?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Mars Needs Mechanics is best with 3 or 4 players (8 votes).
How long does Mars Needs Mechanics take to play?
A game of Mars Needs Mechanics takes 45 min.
What age is Mars Needs Mechanics for?
The recommended minimum age for Mars Needs Mechanics is 10+.
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