The New Science

The New Science

Published: 2013
Category: Educational, Industry / Manufacturing, Renaissance
Mechanics: Action Point Allowance System, Area Control / Area Influence, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement
Rating: 6.5

2 - 5
Players

90 - 90
Minutes

12+
Age

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.