# Newton

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: #473
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 3.37 / 5
- **Designers**: Nestore Mangone, Simone Luciani
- **Artists**: Klemens Franz
- **Publishers**: Cranio Creations, CMON Global Limited, Delta Vision Publishing, Ediciones MasQueOca, Kaissa Chess & Games, Lucrum Games, MeepleBR, Pixie Games, sternenschimmermeer, YOKA Games
- **Categories**: Age of Reason, Travel
- **Mechanics**: Action Retrieval, Closed Drafting, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Income, Open Drafting, Point to Point Movement, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Tile Placement, Turn Order: Progressive, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love heavy Eurogames with a historical theme and character progression. The highlight is the feeling of evolving your scientist.Very satisfying technology progressionImmersive and well-applied historical themeClever action retrieval mechanicHigh-quality componentsSlightly steep learning curveMight feel slow for those preferring fast-paced gamesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Imagine yourself as a young student in the 17th century, right in the heart of the Scientific Revolution. The world is shifting, and names like Galileo, Kepler, and Bacon are redefining everything we know about the universe. In Newton, your goal is simple yet ambitious: to become one of the era's greatest geniuses. To achieve this, you'll need more than just books; you must travel across Europe, attend the finest universities, build scientific instruments, and, of course, secure funding to bankroll your research.

The game dynamics revolve around six intense rounds. Each round, you play five cards from your hand to perform actions. The interesting twist is the action retrieval mechanic: at the end of the round, you retrieve almost all your cards except for one. The card that remains on the board represents a focus of study; while you lose the flexibility of using it immediately, that specific action becomes significantly more powerful in the future. It's a game of hand management and long-term strategic planning.

As you travel between cities and universities, you build your own tableau of knowledge and tools. The game blends map exploration with progression through tech trees, where each discovery opens doors to new theories. If you enjoy games where every decision carries weight and the feeling of character progression is tangible, Newton is the right choice. The New Edition makes everything more robust, including the Great Discoveries expansion and promotional cards featuring figures like Stephen Hawking and Robert Hooke, further expanding the tactical possibilities. In the end, the player who has accumulated the most victory points through their discoveries and prestige will be crowned the greatest scientist of the age.

## FAQ
### Is the game very complex?
It has a medium-high weight (3.36 on BGG). It's not impossible, but it requires attention to the rules and a longer learning curve than a casual game.

### Can I play it solo?
Yes! The game includes solo rules, allowing you to test your research strategies without needing other players.

### How long does a game take?
On average about 90 minutes, though this may vary depending on the group's experience and the number of players.

### What's included in the New Edition?
Besides the base game, it already includes the Great Discoveries expansion and special promotional cards (like Hawking and Hooke).

### Who do you recommend this game for?
For those who enjoy resource management, deck/tableau building, and themes of science and history.

### Is map movement punishing?
It's not punishing, but it is strategic. You need to plan your travels carefully to avoid spending precious actions just moving around.

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