# Mars Colonization Board Games The 'Migration Mars' Tabletop Game Requires Strategy and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migration-mars References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/migration-mars-board-game-22-01-2020/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enhancepd/migration-mars-race-to-build-the-first-human-city-on-mars?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=3f1f713f) The 'Migration Mars' tabletop game is an intergalactic exploration pastime that enables players to try their hand at colonizing the red planet. The game is suited for players aged 12 and up, and works by having participants collect resources, build colonies and deal with potential disasters that could strike at any moment. Players must make tough decisions and deal with betrayals in order to keep themselves as well as their structures going with the ultimate goal of claiming governorship over Mars. The 'Migration Mars' tabletop game is designed for between [two and four players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploding-kittens-the-board-game), and will provide participants with about 90 to 120 minutes of gameplay per round. The [board game features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sims-board-game) rules that are quick for casual players to pick up, but still stimulating enough for avid gamers to feel satisfied with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interplanetary Board Games:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop new board games that simulate the challenges and strategies of colonizing other planets. - **Strategy Games for All Ages:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create tabletop games that are accessible to players of all ages, offering engaging gameplay and decision-making. - **Immersive Gaming Experiences:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design games that provide immersive experiences, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the world of the game and its challenges. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Board Game Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new concepts and themes for board games, such as interplanetary colonization, to attract a wider audience. - **Education Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate strategy board games into educational settings to enhance critical thinking skills and promote learning through play. - **Entertainment Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop interactive experiences or virtual reality adaptations of board games to offer a new level of immersion and enjoyment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Exploration Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-race-rally-for-resources.md) - [Adventurous Story-Driven Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpg-board-game.md) - [Sci-Fi Avian Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abducktion.md) - [Life-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-game-of-death.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondrian-color-in-motion.md) - [Real Estate Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaotic-card-game.md) - [Racing-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacorsa-grand-prix-game.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-of-us-escape-the-dark.md)