Inventions: Evolution of Ideas
Develop concepts into inventions, share knowledge between societies and turn technological progress into Ingenuity Points.
Guide a society through major technological ideas, turning concepts into inventions and spreading their effects through culture, economy and technology.
Why We Love It
Actions create long chains of consequences across several development systems, rewarding players who plan how one invention can enable the next.
Rules overview
Players activate locations to develop ideas, transform them into inventions and share those inventions with societies. Knowledge, influence, specialists, milestones and aspirations all contribute to long-term progress and Ingenuity Point scoring.
Key decisions
Editorial analysis: The value of an invention depends on what it unlocks next. Efficient play connects actions into development chains rather than treating each scoring opportunity independently.
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Sources and edition notes
Facts checked September 17, 2026. Publisher solo rules are included.