Terraforming Mars · Board game rules
Do Special Tiles count as tiles you own for the Landlord Award?
Quick answer
Yes, Special Tiles count as tiles you own for the Landlord Award.
Details
Special Tiles are placed with a player marker indicating ownership, as stated in the Tiles section: "Place the tile, and place a player marker on it" [p.5 — Tiles]. The Landlord Award is awarded to the player with the most tiles in play, and ownership is determined by the presence of a player marker on the tile [p.11 — Fund an award]. Since Special Tiles are marked with a player’s color, they contribute to the tile count for this award.
Watch out:
If a Special Tile’s card specifies unique ownership rules (e.g., shared ownership or no ownership), those would override the default. Always check the specific card’s description for exceptions.