Terraforming Mars: Turmoil board game box
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Terraforming Mars: Turmoil table size

Clear at least 60 × 36 inches. If you have the room, 72 × 42 inches will feel much better.

Sized for base game plus turmoil, four players.

Requires Terraforming Mars base game.

Also known as Terraforming Mars with Turmoil.

Players4
Table spaceextra large
Last checked2026-08-02
Quick answer

How much space should you clear?

It can work at60 × 36 in

152.4 × 91.4 cm · 15 sq ft

It feels good at72 × 42 in

182.9 × 106.7 cm · 21 sq ft

The smaller number assumes a tidy setup with little spare room. The larger number gives people room to handle cards and reach shared pieces. Neither includes drinks, the box, or open rulebooks.

Comfortable
Minimum

The inner box is the squeeze-it-in setup; the outer box is the relaxed setup.

Try common table sizes

Will Terraforming Mars: Turmoil fit?

Card table

36 × 36 in

Too small

Small dining table

48 × 30 in

Too small

5-foot game table

60 × 36 in

Tight fit

6-foot game table

72 × 42 in

Comfortable

Campaign table

84 × 48 in

Comfortable
Why we say this

What this recommendation is based on

The Terraforming Committee board, global events, delegates, and party tiles add another shared station beside the Mars board and player engines.

Planning estimate: This is a conservative planning estimate based on the documented setup structure and the space needed to use the components comfortably.

This recommendation covers the declared expansion setup. Scenario, edition, organizer, and player-board placement can change the footprint; send a measured correction if your setup differs.

Straight answers

Terraforming Mars: Turmoil table-size FAQ

What size table do I need for Terraforming Mars: Turmoil?

Use at least 60 × 36 inches for the declared setup. A 72 × 42 inch surface is the more comfortable target.

Will Terraforming Mars: Turmoil fit on a 5 × 3 foot table?

It should fit, but expect a tight layout with little spare room.

Will Terraforming Mars: Turmoil fit on a 6 × 3.5 foot table?

Yes—the declared setup should fit comfortably.

Does the recommendation include expansions?

Only when the setup line names one. Otherwise, assume the base game and the stated player count.

Thinking about buying?

Check the edition before you order.

Different editions, expansions, inserts, and player aids can change the footprint. Verify the exact version, then return to this page for the setup-size guidance.

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