Step into the Age of Enlightenment with Newton, the thrilling 2nd edition board game. This edition comes with the Great Discoveries expansion and two promo cards featuring Stephen Hawking and Robert Hooke. The 17th - century Scientific Revolution was a time of extraordinary change, led by great minds like Galileo Galilei, Copernicus, Kepler, Bacon, and Sir Isaac Newton. In this game, you'll become a young scientist aiming to be a genius of the era. Travel across Europe, visit universities and cities, study to uncover new theories, build tools, and earn money. The game spans six rounds. Each round, play five cards from your hand. Each card lets you perform a game action with effects based on board symbols. At round - end, keep all but one card on the board. Giving up an action once means it'll be stronger later. You can get new cards with extra powers. After six rounds, calculate your score, and the player with the most victory points wins. Suitable for 1 - 4 players, takes about 90 minutes, and is for ages 14 and up. It features deck, bag, and pool building, end - game bonuses, hand management, income, and open drafting, with themes of the Age of Reason and travel.
How to play Newton: First, gather 1 to 4 players aged 14 or older. Each game takes about 90 minutes. At the start, you'll be set up as a young scientist. The game is divided into six rounds. In each round, pick five cards from your hand and use them to perform actions. Pay attention to the symbols on the board as they determine the effects of your actions. At the end of each round, leave one card on the board to boost the power of that action later. Try to collect new cards with extra powers to expand your options. When all six rounds are over, calculate your score. The one with the most victory points wins. Tips: Plan your actions carefully each round. Think about which cards to leave on the board to maximize your long - term advantage. Keep an eye on what other players are doing and adjust your strategy accordingly. Maintenance: Keep the cards and the board in a dry place to prevent damage. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid bending or folding the cards too much to maintain their quality.
