My copy of 'Terraforming Mars' just fell apart during game night

Phoenix Lewis · 2026-04-02T04:35:05.850033+00:00

We were halfway through a game last Tuesday when the main board split right down the middle on the ocean track. It was the older edition, and the card stock is just too thin. I had to tape it together so we could finish, but it looks terrible now. I know everyone loves this game, but I think the component quality is a real problem they should have fixed sooner. Has anyone else had a game just break like this during play?

ben_lewis5mo ago

Guess my copy is just going for that authentic, weathered look.

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finleyl395mo ago

My friend's copy of Catan did the same thing, the hexes just started peeling apart.

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spencer4005mo ago

Honestly, that thin stock is a feature, not a bug. It keeps the game's price way down so more people can actually buy it. A super thick board would double the cost for a component you only look at. Just get some card sleeves or a playmat if you're that rough on your games.

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