Terraforming Mars: Small Box (3D Tiles) is a deluxe component upgrade for the board game Terraforming Mars that adds over 90 detailed 3D tiles and a storage box but does not include the base game itself.

Product overview

Terraforming Mars: Small Box (often called the 3D Tiles box) contains the same set of 3D terrain tiles and insert that were included in the larger Terraforming Mars Big Box, but packaged in a smaller, more compact box. It is designed as an expansion/upgrade for the base game, enhancing table presence and ease of setup without changing the core rules.

Main contents typically include:

• 90+ 3D tiles and markers (city, greenery, ocean, and special tiles).

• 3 new project cards that interact with the new components.

• A storage solution/insert specifically for organizing the 3D tiles inside the box.

Components and dimensions

The component breakdown is usually listed approximately as:

• 24 city tiles, 40 greenery tiles, 9 ocean tiles, and 14 special tiles.

• Special 3D pieces such as Magnetic Field Generator, Deimos Down, Great Dam and additional markers for milestones or other features, depending on version.

One retail listing for Terraforming Mars Small Box gives approximate outer box dimensions as about 30 cm (L) x 29.8 cm (W) x 7.6 cm (H), making it similar in footprint to the base game box but slightly shorter. The box is thick and sturdy, designed both as storage and as a premium presentation box for the tiles.

Key features for selling

• Official deluxe 3D tile upgrade for Terraforming Mars, using the same tiles and insert as the Big Box edition.

• Dramatically improves table aesthetics with multi-piece, sculpted cities, forests, oceans, and special locations.

• Includes a dedicated insert so setup, storage, and teardown of tiles are faster and more organized.

• Compatible with all standard Terraforming Mars play; the base game is required and not included.