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Terra
2003
Rules assistance for Terra
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Terra
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Terra is a board game released in 2003 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bruno Faidutti and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Semi-Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Nowadays, problems are seen everywhere, and disasters are threatening the world. Natural resources are exploited and vanishing, available resources are wasted and becoming scarce; hazardous substances are transferred and causing pollution. Everybody is endangering the Earth by depleting resources and producing waste. Environmental destruction and climate migration are no longer merely regional challenges. All of mankind is facing the same plight. Now it's time for us to join hands and sweat over our home planet! In Terra, players are faced with major crises including environmental destruction, pollution and wasting problems. To save the Earth, we shall learn from the game how to live green! If we hesitate to take action, the beauty of our home will vanish one day. Let's do our utmost to protect the Earth! Players in the game take the role of heads of government who join forces to save the world from misery. While you may contribute your resources to relieve the world of its pressing challenges and prevent the game from ending in failure, the option of hoarding will keep you strong after the difficult times. What would you choose? The 2018 edition of Terra includes an easy variant for children and beginners. This variant offers a platform of pure co-operation in which players selflessly share goal of maintaining the ecological stability.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Jolly Thinkers
- Days of Wonder
- UNESCO
- Fórum Barcelona 2004
Questions and answers
Terra supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Terra is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Terra for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Terra has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Terra belongs to these categories: Card Game, Political, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Semi-Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Terra are: Bruno Faidutti. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Terra as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.