Red Dust Rebellion

Red Dust Rebellion takes GMT’s COIN Series to Mars, turning the familiar counterinsurgency framework toward a future struggle over independence, corporate control, terraforming, and Martian identity.

Set in the year 2250, the game follows the rising tensions between Earth-backed authority and a growing Martian independence movement. Up to four players control the Martian Government, the Corporations, the Red Dust rebels, and the Church of the Reclaimer, each with its own goals, resources, and way of influencing the planet.

The setting gives the system a distinctive twist. Dust storms can isolate regions, underground labyrinth cities are fragile but vital, satellite networks shape control, and Earth’s distance means reinforcements and supplies take time to arrive. The Church of the Reclaimer also operates through an unusual activation system, striking less often but at moments of its own choosing.

Despite the science-fiction setting, this is still recognizably COIN: asymmetry, political pressure, shifting opportunities, and difficult trade-offs remain at the heart of the game. It is a strong choice for players who enjoy the series but want a fresh setting with new strategic problems.

The game supports solo and multiplayer play with dedicated non-player materials included.

Contents include: mounted game board, cards, non-player cards, wooden pieces, pawns, countersheets, player mats, player aids, non-player aids, dice, rulebook, non-player rulebook, and background playbook.