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The New Science (2013)

2–5 players · 90 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
90 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like educational games — medium complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About 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 accumulat…

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EducationalIndustry / ManufacturingRenaissance

Mechanics: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement · Designer: Dirk Knemeyer

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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The New Science FAQ

How many players is The New Science?
The New Science plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does The New Science take to play?
A game of The New Science takes 90 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The New Science any good?
The New Science rates 6.5/10 from 629 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a educational / industry / manufacturing game built around action points, area majority / influence, dice rolling.