Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium Expansion | Stronghold Games

Expand Terraforming Mars with two new worlds

Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium is the first expansion for the beloved base game, delivering a double‑sided board that reveals two distinct Martian landscapes. Hellas presents the southern wilds, including a notable south pole region, while Elysium sits across the equator with expansive lowlands that invite new ocean layouts. These maps come with fresh milestones and awards that align with their unique geography, offering players new paths to victory without altering the core rules.

• A double‑sided board featuring Hellas and Elysium, each with its own flavor and scoring flavor.
• New milestones and awards tailored to the two maps to refresh competitive play.
• Map‑specific tactical opportunities, from polar exploration to water‑adjacent positioning.
• Compatible with the base Terraforming Mars game, expanding replayability rather than replacing it.

Two distinct geographies, twice the strategy

On Hellas, players navigate a southern landscape that embraces polar features and a large, seven‑hex basin, inviting bold placement and proximity to polar resources. Elysium, by contrast, unfolds across the opposite side of the planet, with broad lowlands that emphasize water control and coastal tiering. Each map reshapes the way players balance terraforming, resource income, and scoring opportunities, offering fresh tactical puzzles to solve during familiar turns.

• Hellas challenges players to contend with polar geography and dense regional layout.
• Elysium rewards coastal strategy and water adjacency, broadening placement choices.
• New map‑specific milestones push players toward different end‑game routes.
• Fresh awards introduce competitive incentives that complement base‑game tactics.

Who benefits from this expansion

Great for players seeking a new twist on Terraforming Mars without changing the core game. The two maps encourage experimentation with how you place tiles, manage income, and race toward planetary transformation. While not a standalone game, Hellas & Elysium provides expanded scenarios and more reasons to explore alternate win conditions with your group.

Note: to enjoy this expansion, you will need the base Terraforming Mars game. The components integrate smoothly, letting you mix and match with existing setups to extend campaigns or run multi‑map rounds with friends.