Adjustments to card backs to ensure expansions (like Prelude ) blend seamlessly with the base game.
In the context of Terraforming Mars , "patching" usually refers to one of three things: terraforming mars prelude print patched
Changes made to card text in newer printings to clarify rules or fix game-breaking bugs. Adjustments to card backs to ensure expansions (like
If you own an older copy and want the most polished version of the game, you don't necessarily need to buy a new box. and the Anniversary versions).
While Prelude is famously well-balanced, there have been minor tweaks across different editions (Standard, Big Box, and the Anniversary versions).