How to play On Mars

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Vital Lacerda's sci fi board game On Mars finally gets its due in this thorough instructional video.

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0:00 Introduction
7:14 "Worker Placement"
9:37 Orbital Actions
14:52 Constructing Buildings
24:49 Upgrading Buildings
27:05 Rovers and Bots
30:24 Executive Actions
32:16 Scientists
35:54 A Few More Things...
40:22 Endgame
43:02 Setup

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Big thanks to Eagle-Gryphon games for supplying the artwork and imagery for this video.

[TheAmazingYeti]

I have no intention on ever playing this game, way too heavy for me. I am just here to beef up your comment count and to like your video to help support your content. You are absolutely amazing.. and you deserve WAY more subscribers than you currently have.

[paulw]

Your efforts for these “how to play” videos are not unnoticed and are greatly appreciated. Detailed, concise, and well organized. Great job, Ryan! I know they are a lot of work.

[jkpaschal]

Damn I learned more in the introduction than I did watching 5 other HTP vids. Great work. This helped me make my decision to buy it

[juanmodestodiazperez]

This is by far the best On Mars tutorial available anywhere. I wish I had this when I learnt how to play it. It helps me to remind a couple of rules. Great content Ryan!

[kingandkongo]

The highlighted areas, the „stop motion“ with the tokens and your well paced and understandable sentences… genius! ❤

[shelltopgames]

This game has been sitting on my shelf, still in its shrink wrap and judging me. I've been terrified to open it up; but your video gives me confidence, thank you!

[kjellkanin]

Yesterday Anachrony, today On Mars. Your how to play videoes are a safe bet!

[ivymead]

As a Patreon supporter I knew this HTP was coming and was super super excited for it. Absolutely did not disappoint, 10/10 as always.

[RegularOlSammy]

6 1/2 minutes into the video, and presentation (voice-over, humor & stop motion) is incredible. That's a like and a sub, and two thumbs up. Keep up the great work!

[NikTheQuiet]

Watched many tutorials of on mars, this is best so far.

[dirkmuller]

This was by far the best organized "how to play" of On Mars I've ever watched! It's my most favourite game and even if there are few friends willing to play such a mindbending super-heavy burner, I never get tired trying to get it on the table! A 10 out of 10 for me!

[pixxelwizzard]

Love the way you taught this game, it was an absolute delight to watch. The logical presentation, the camera work, the editing, and the humor were all fantastic. Instant sub for me. Thank you!

[veronicasalm]

This video was so helpful! On Mars is our only unplayed Lacerda game (out of five) and we will definitely be rewatching this to make the learning process a breeze. Thanks for all the hard work!

[arturmachno]

I just bought this one, already with the expansion. Your How-to-plays are amazing! Thanks for the great work!

[lonewolfvc]

What a good video. Really well produced.
There is a small detail not mentioned and very easy to forget: when you get ships you cannot use the bots gotten during the same turn to boost the action.

[hatchimmmmm]

I was expecting this, thank you very mutch.
Best how to play video.

[jasong]

This is a great game. I think his best. I'm so glad you did this video because your teach videos are top notch. The amount visual aides you add in post are not only helpful but I love the style. Great work!

[blurryface]

Wow, you can tell this video was made with a lot of care and attention! No rushing, several call backs to the game with "stop motion" updates to the board. Very impressive and appreciate all the detail you put into this.

[whoseturnpodcast]

Cracking learn to play Ryan, your knack for entertaining whilst learning is perfect for heavy games like this. Your vid made our learning game smooth and what a game 👍

[andrewkaspor]

I watch a lot of these how to videos, and I must say that you make the very best, most straight forward ones. Please keep up the good work!