$90+? Is this the right price point? Other sites have it for $45-50.

$90 is an inflated price that some people are charging because the game is out of stock at most retailers. The games list price is $69.95, and some stores will likely sell it at a discount. If you want the game now, you have to pay inflated prices. If you're willing to wait, expect to find it for $50-70.

Does anyone know if they're planning on fixing the component quality in the second printing?

The only major change in the second printing is that they will ditch the box-insert entirely (which is for the best).

What is the difference between the basic pack and the premium pack? Thanks!

Doesn't seem to be any difference. I am pretty sure there isn't a "premium pack" edition offered by the publisher. I'd stay away from the premium pack edition until someone can actually tell us what makes it premium beyond the inflated price.

what is the different between basic pack and premium pack?

I would contact the seller to make certain, but I think the premium pack includes the 4 extra project cards that were given away to promote the game back in 2016. You can find these 4 cards for sale on eBay for around $20 which is the price difference between the one premium pack game I found on Amazon versus the basic packs (though if you're a member of Board Game Geek.com, you can buy them there for $3 each). So the basic pack has 208 different project cards and the premium should have 212.

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🚀 Own the future of Mars—strategy that’s out of this world!

COMPETITIVE EDGE - Race for milestones, awards, and prime tile placements to outsmart rivals.
DEEP ENGINE BUILDING - Invest in hundreds of project cards to boost production and unlock powerful effects.
MASTER THE RED PLANET - Control unique corporations and shape Mars’ future with strategic precision.
REPLAYABILITY ON MARS - Modular design and expansions keep every game fresh and challenging.
SOCIAL STRATEGY SESSION - Perfect for 1-5 players craving a cerebral, immersive board game experience.

Terraforming Mars by Stronghold Games is a top-rated strategy board game where 1 to 5 players lead competing corporations to transform Mars into a habitable planet. With 120 minutes of deep engine-building gameplay, players invest in project cards, manage resources, and vie for milestones and awards. Praised for its replayability and modular design, it’s a modern classic that blends strategic depth with immersive sci-fi themes.

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ASIN	B01GSYA4K2
Additional Features	App Assisted Games
Age Range Description	Teen
Are Batteries Required	No
Best Sellers Rank	#13,413 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #310 in Board Games (Toys & Games)
Brand Name	Stronghold Games
CPSIA Cautionary Statement	Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable
Color	Multicolor
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,539)
Edition	Family Edition
Educational Objective	Gaming
Estimated Playing Time	120 Minutes
Genre	Strategy
Global Trade Identification Number	00696859265808
Included Components	Indie Boards and Cards Terraforming Mars Board Game
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	3 x 11.7 x 11.6 inches
Item Dimensions L x W	11.6"L x 11.7"W
Item Type Name	board game
Item Weight	0.5 Kilograms
Language	English
Manufacturer	Indie Boards & Cards
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	1188.0
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	168.0
Manufacturer Part Number	STG06005
Manufacturer Warranty Description	No Warranty
Material Type	Cardboard
Minimum Age Recomendation	144
Model Number	STG06005
Number of Items	1
Number of Players	1 to 5
Operation Mode	manual
Power Source	manual
Rulebook Availability	Printed Included
Set Name	Terraforming Mars
Size	Standard
Sub Brand	(-)
Subject Character	(-)
Supported Battery Types	No batteries required
Theme	Strategy
UPC	696859265808 793631727490 653801144840 792463142730
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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