# Newton: Stephen Hawking Promo Card

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2, 3)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Nestore Mangone, Simone Luciani
- **Artists**: Klemens Franz
- **Publishers**: Cranio Creations, Ediciones MasQueOca, sternenschimmermeer
- **Categories**: Age of Reason, Expansion for Base-game, Travel
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Point to Point Movement, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you love Newton and want to spice up your library with a tactical move and extra points, this Stephen Hawking card is a gem! It brings flexibility and a scoring bonus that can make a difference.Library flexibility7 VP bonusUseful instant abilityValuable strategic additionJust one cardRequires base gamePromo can be rareFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey gamers! Check out this Stephen Hawking promo card for Newton! Originally given out at Spiel 2018, this gem is now included in the new edition of the game and the 'Great Discoveries' expansion, so don't sweat it if you missed out initially.  Hawking isn't just a cool portrait; he brings an instant effect that really boosts your library. You know that book tile you placed, but now wish was somewhere else? With Hawking, you can move it to another space without needing to meet the new location's requirements. It's like a strategic 'undo' for your library! And to top it off, he gifts you 7 victory points at the end of the game. It’s a neat upgrade for those who already enjoy Newton's scientific journeys and resource management. It adds tactical flexibility that can turn the tide, especially when you're tight on space or want to optimize your score. If you're already a fan of Newton and want an extra edge in strategy and scoring, this card is for you. It doesn't radically change the game, but it offers a powerful tool for those who know how to wield it. Think of it as a special 'boost' for your academic world tour! It's a worthwhile addition to supercharge your games and perhaps reach that winning score you were aiming for.

## FAQ
### Is this card a full expansion or just a single card?
It's just a promotional card, an addition to the base game Newton.

### Do I need the base game Newton to use this card?
Yes, absolutely! This card is an addition to enhance the Newton game; it doesn't work on its own.

### What's the main advantage of Stephen Hawking in the game?
He allows you to move an already placed book tile in the library to another space without needing to meet the new location's requirements, plus he grants 7 points at the end.

### Is this card hard to get?
It was originally a promotion at Spiel 2018, but it's now included in the new edition of Newton and the 'Great Discoveries' expansion.

### Does Stephen Hawking significantly change Newton's strategy?
It doesn't alter the fundamental rules, but it offers tactical flexibility and a point bonus that can be quite important for optimizing your score and plays.

### Who is this card best suited for?
For players who already enjoy Newton and are looking for a way to add more strategic options and an easy-to-obtain point bonus.