In Mars Horizon: BLAST OFF! each player aims to complete the first crewed mission to Mars. To achieve this galactic task you run your own space agency, making all the key decisions: which rockets to build, what missions to run, and where to spend resources. Take risks to make space-history!
Number of Players: 1 - 4
Playing time: 20 - 60 mins
Age rating: 9+
Gameplay: Competitive, solo or coop card, & dice game
‘Last year, we came to a lonely guy at a table at Dragonmeet with some cards and a dream..and the game was exciting and amazing even then, my son and I loved it to bits! I can’t wait to play it again..thanks guys, for all of your hard work on getting this game done and published!’ Milo
‘I love the concepts and game mechanics utilized in this game. I also really enjoy the artwork. I am really excited about this game! It is the right amount of complexity I enjoy and it works well in a 2-player setting. ‘ Trevor
‘A fun game that makes you feel as though you're actually running your own space agency. Definitely one worth replaying.’ Juhlkekarl
Mars Horizon: BLAST OFF! | The board game about landing on Mars 🚀
The game revolves around you managing your resources and investing in buildings, technology and vehicles to get there before anyone else. We go into detail about Mars Horizon: Blast Off! in our Auroch Digital podcast.
The more missions you complete, the more research, money and prestige you can earn, but bigger missions need more funding and getting there before the other players will require some calculated risk taking…
An easy to learn game, with a galaxy of depth, Mars Horizon: Blast Off! is a game that can be played anywhere (even aboard the International Space Station!)
What similarities does Mars Horizon: BLAST OFF! share with the digital version?
Back in May 2018, an idea was conceived around creating a game that could best represent some of the mission ideas we were having for the digital game, Mars Horizon. One thing led to another and it suddenly started taking on a life of its own. Both share a theme (getting to Mars!), research, art and ideas - but now, each is its own fully fledged game.
Read the blog all about how the game came about: Prototype to Kickstarter - The story of Mars Horizon: Blast Off!
