The New Science (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 5.81. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 6.51. This game, published in 2013, is for 2 to 5 players. It's the Kickstarter Edition of The New Science Board Game, usually not available in retail stores. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. In this game, you get to be a great scientist during the 17th - century European Scientific Revolution. Use your time and energy to make discoveries, test ideas, publish papers, talk with other famous scientists, hire assistants, and network. Discoveries follow historical tech trees in key sciences like Astronomy, Math, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. The scientist with the most prestige becomes the first President of the Royal Society. At TheGameSteward, we're happy to support campaigns to bring you games like this. A large part of your spending on The New Science will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have any purchase questions or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.

How to play: First, choose to be one of the great scientists from the 17th - century European Scientific Revolution. You've got limited time and energy, so plan well. Try to make discoveries, test hypotheses, publish papers, and communicate with other scientists. You can also hire assistants for your lab and network with helpful people. Discoveries are based on historical tech trees in key sciences. The goal is to accumulate the most prestige to become the first President of the Royal Society. Notes: This is the Kickstarter Edition, usually not sold in retail stores. Paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated. Maintenance: Keep the game components in a dry and cool place to prevent damage. If you have any problems or questions while playing, feel free to contact The Game Steward.