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.

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Action selection / worker placement Area control & tactical conflict Dice rolling

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Engine & tableau building

Game type

Family / kids game Board game

What it’s about

Science fiction & space History, politics & real-world conflict Business, building & transportation

Publishers

Conquistador Games, Inc.

Designers

Dirk Knemeyer