# Newton: Great Discoveries Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 90-0 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Nestore Mangone, Simone Luciani
- **Artists**: Klemens Franz
- **Publishers**: Cranio Creations, Ediciones MasQueOca, Lucrum Games, sternenschimmermeer
- **Categories**: Age of Reason, Expansion for Base-game, Travel
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy Newton and crave more strategic options, this expansion is a gem! It adds flexibility and new scoring avenues without overcomplicating things.More action optionsNew scoring avenuesIncreases replayabilityExpands Newton's universeRequires base gameAdds complexityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
For those who've delved into the halls of knowledge with Newton and felt it needed an extra spark, get ready! Great Discoveries, the first expansion for this fantastic game, arrives to supercharge your sessions. It introduces two modules that will inject fresh energy into your experience.

First up, we have a brand-new deck of 30 unique action cards. These little gems will sit near your personal board, waiting for the opportune moment to be played. The clever part is that after playing a card, you can choose which side to flip it to: the action symbol side, granting an immediate bonus, or the income recipe side, helping you accumulate resources for the future. This flexibility adds an extra layer of strategy, forcing you to think twice about the best timing for each move.

And for those who enjoy collecting treasures of wisdom, the expansion introduces the coveted Great Discovery tiles! You can acquire these on the various action boards of the base game. Each tile you earn can grant you valuable bonuses during the game or secure precious victory points in the final scoring. It's your chance to make discoveries that truly impact your path to scientific glory.

For fans of the original Newton, Great Discoveries is an almost mandatory upgrade. It doesn't alter the core gameplay but adds more options, more paths to victory, and increased replayability. It's like zooming in on the wonders of the Age of Reason, with more discoveries and strategies to explore. And good news: if you purchase the latest edition of Newton, this expansion is already included, so there's no excuse to miss out!

## FAQ
### Does this expansion work on its own, or do I need the base Newton game?
You absolutely NEED the base Newton game to use this expansion. It adds content to the main game; it's not a standalone product.

### Does the expansion make the game more complicated?
It adds more options and a bit more complexity, but if you're already familiar with Newton, you'll get the hang of it quickly. It's more about having more strategic choices than learning entirely new rules.

### How many new action cards are included in the expansion?
There are 30 new action cards, each with two usage options: activate an action or generate income. This provides more flexibility in your turns!

### What are the 'Great Discovery tiles'?
These are special tiles you can collect during the game that grant you bonuses or extra points at the end. They act as mini-objectives rewarding you for exploring the board.

### Is this expansion good for solo players?
Yes! The expansion adds new options that also benefit the solo mode, making the experience richer for those who play alone.

### Does the newest edition of Newton already include this expansion?
Yes, the 'New Edition' of Newton comes with the Great Discoveries content included. Check the packaging to be sure!

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