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2013BGG rank #6,761

The New Science

by Dirk Knemeyer · Conquistador Games, Inc.

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Players2–5
Time90m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is The New Science?

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.

How it plays

Mechanics

Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceDice RollingTech Trees / Tech TracksVariable Player PowersWorker Placement

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Categories

EducationalIndustry / ManufacturingRenaissance

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