The New Science

2013 · BGG

Avg rating

6.40

Bayes rating

5.69

Weight

2.62 (Medium)

Players

2-5

Playtime

1 hr 30 min

Ratings count

664

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Description

Players control one of the great scientists during the 17th century Scientific Revolution in Europe. Use your limited time and energy to make discoveries, test hypotheses, publish papers, correspond with other famous scientists, hire assistants into your laboratory and network with other people who can help your progress. Discoveries follow historical tech trees in the key sciences of the age: Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry. The scientist who accumulates the most prestige will be appointed the first President of the Royal Society.



Mechanics

Action Points Area Majority / Influence Dice Rolling Tech Trees / Tech Tracks Variable Player Powers Worker Placement

Themes

Industry / Manufacturing Renaissance Theme Scienc

Publishers

Conquistador Games, Inc.

Designers

Dirk Knemeyer