Red Planet Rising

Andrew Shiel-Dods

Red Planet Rising is set in a world where interplanetary war has nearly eliminated humanity, but a few survivors on Mars cling on and try to rebuild. With an open narrative and 4x-style mechanics, Red Planet Rising gives players the problem of whether they will build a unified world based on difficult compromises, or fight to see their principles survive.

• For an insight into how the games plays, check out this podcast or this blog to hear about the first run (the game has been streamlined since)

• 18-54 players, with a range of roles from mostly mechanical to mostly diplomatic. Some teams (particularly Central and Stadium) are pushed into conflict early and are ideally given to more experienced/resilient players

• Runs with 3-10 facilitators, depending on player count. Emphasis on efficient mechanical resolution for most facilitators

• Game licence and files available for £300

• Approx 300 cards

• Three large maps

• Approx 400 foamboard tokens

• Assorted other tokens and materials

• Total cost (including licence, before venue): £450-£600