
- BGG rank
- BGG #90
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Darwin's Journey
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Newton: Italy Grand Tour
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Newton: Italy Grand Tour is an expansion for Newton released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nestore Mangone and Simone Luciani.
For scientists from all over Europe, the time has come to move to Italy, a country rich in culture and stimulating discoveries, but you have to be careful! Time is limited and it is important to visit each place at the right time! Newton Italy Grand Tour is an alternative map for the Newton game.
Newton: Italy Grand Tour supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Newton: Italy Grand Tour is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Newton: Italy Grand Tour for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Newton: Italy Grand Tour has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Newton: Italy Grand Tour belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Newton: Italy Grand Tour and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Newton: Italy Grand Tour are: Nestore Mangone and Simone Luciani. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Newton: Italy Grand Tour as an expansion for Newton. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Newton to use it. Check that your edition of Newton is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.