Cards & Components

Every Galileo's Truth card, tile and token with a picture and what it does: boards, Mentors, Inventions, Treatises, Penance, Observation, Travel, Graduation and Prohibition Tiles, tokens and icons.

The pictures come from the publisher’s Galileo’s Truth – Official Preview Module for Tabletop Simulator, released with the 2026 crowdfunding campaign. It is preview art: several Mentors still show a silhouette, and the printed game may change details. Effects are in our own words. Colours: blue = Astronomy, green = Physics, red = Mathematics, yellow = Philosophy, purple = any Subject.

Boards

Picture	What it is for
	Main board — Cathedral, Suspicion and Scoring Tracks, Workshop, turn order, action spaces of Levels I–IV, Cycle Track with Prohibitions, Graduation spaces and Mastery Tracks (parts) FAQ
	Personal board (4) — Bookshelf, Window and Desk (parts)
	Treatise Board, Level I — 5 Treatise stacks; beside each the Books it costs, above it the Wax Seal spaces with their VP, below it the Research cost (Write a Treatise)
	Treatise Board, Level II — 4 Treatise stacks; beside each the Books it costs, above it the Wax Seal spaces with their VP, below it the Research cost (Write a Treatise)
	Treatise Board, Level III — 3 Treatise stacks; beside each the Books it costs, above it the Wax Seal spaces with their VP, below it the Research cost (Write a Treatise)
	Treatise Board, Level IV — 2 Treatise stacks; beside each the Books it costs, above it the Wax Seal spaces with their VP, below it the Research cost (Write a Treatise)

Cards

Mentor Cards

Each lettered set has three Standard Mentors and one Scoring Mentor. A Standard Mentor gives its icons when its last Wax Seal comes off; a Scoring Mentor scores at game end: 6 / 9 / 12 VP for the three thresholds shown; add the printed rewards for every threshold you meet (Mentors).

Picture	Mentor
	A — Standard. Unlocked: 2 Physics Books and remove a Treatise
	A — Standard. Unlocked: +5 Coins
	A — Standard. Unlocked: 3 Astronomy Books, −2 Suspicion, draw a card
	A — Scoring. Inventions you own: 4 / 5 / 6
	B — Standard. Unlocked: 2 Astronomy Books, draw a card
	B — Standard. Unlocked: +3 Research, +2 Coins
	B — Standard. Unlocked: 2 VP, −3 Suspicion, remove a Treatise
	B — Scoring. Observation Tiles in your Window: 5 / 6 / 7
	C — Standard. Unlocked: 2 Philosophy Books, −1 Suspicion
	C — Standard. Unlocked: 1 Astronomy, 1 Physics and 1 Mathematics Book, remove a Treatise
	C — Standard. Unlocked: +5 Coins, draw a card, −1 Suspicion
	C — Scoring. Academic Level reached: II / III / IV
	D — Standard. Unlocked: 2 Mathematics Books, remove a Treatise
	D — Standard. Unlocked: +5 Research
	D — Standard. Unlocked: 3 Physics Books, −2 Suspicion, draw a card
	D — Scoring. Treatises you have written: 5 / 6 / 7
	E — Standard. Unlocked: +4 Coins
	E — Standard. Unlocked: 3 Physics Books, draw a card
	E — Standard. Unlocked: 2 Philosophy Books, 4 VP, −1 Suspicion
	E — Scoring. 1 / 2 / 3 Inventions of the same kind (the ”=” sign) — check against the physical component
	F — Standard. Unlocked: +1 Research, −1 Suspicion, draw a card
	F — Standard. Unlocked: 3 Astronomy Books, remove a Treatise
	F — Standard. Unlocked: +4 Research, +4 Coins
	F — Scoring. 1 / 2 / 3 Observation Tiles on the outer row or column of your Window — check against the physical component
	G — Standard. Unlocked: 1 Astronomy and 1 Mathematics Book, −1 Suspicion
	G — Standard. Unlocked: 2 Philosophy and 1 Mathematics Book, −1 Suspicion
	G — Standard. Unlocked: +5 Coins, draw a card, remove a Treatise
	G — Scoring. Subject Levels: your lowest Bookshelf Level is at least 1 / 2 / 3 — check against the physical component
	H — Standard. Unlocked: +1 Coin, −1 Suspicion, 1 Philosophy Book
	H — Standard. Unlocked: 3 Mathematics Books, remove a Treatise
	H — Standard. Unlocked: 1 Astronomy Book, +4 Research, −1 Suspicion, draw a card
	H — Scoring. 1 / 2 / 3 written Treatises of Level III or IV

The preview module still shows silhouettes for some portraits (sets D–H); the icons are final in the module.

Inventions

Numbers 1–12 are Period I, 13–24 Period II, and 25–36 Period III. Pay the printed Books and Research plus the Workshop Coins to create one. Income effects resolve in each Income Phase; Ongoing effects apply whenever their action happens; Once per Cycle effects turn sideways after use and reset at cycle end; End-Game effects score after Cycle 5. (Create an Invention). The top group of a Principle split is Copernican, the bottom Ptolemaic.

Picture	Invention
	1 (Period I). Income — 2 VP, 2 Astronomy Books, +1 Suspicion; 1 Astronomy Book. Cost: 1 Physics, 1 Philosophy. On creation: 2 Astronomy Books
	2 (Period I). Income — 1 Physics Book, +1 Coin; 1 Physics Book, +2 Coins. Cost: 1 Physics, 1 Mathematics. On creation: 1 Physics Book, +1 Coin, 1 VP
	3 (Period I). Income — 1 Mathematics Book, −1 Suspicion. Cost: 1 Astronomy, 1 Physics. On creation: −1 Suspicion
	4 (Period I). Income — 1 Philosophy Book, +1 Research. Cost: 1 Physics, 1 Mathematics. On creation: 1 Philosophy Book, +1 Research, 1 VP
	5 (Period I). Income — draw a card, +1 Coin. Cost: 2 Physics, 1 Philosophy. On creation: draw a card, +1 Coin
	6 (Period I). Ongoing — whenever you Create an Invention: +1 VP and 1 Coin less to pay. Cost: 1 Physics, 1 Mathematics. On creation: remove a Treatise
	7 (Period I). Ongoing — whenever you Write a Treatise: +1 VP and 1 Research less to pay. Cost: 1 Physics, 1 Philosophy. On creation: +2 Research
	8 (Period I). Ongoing — whenever you Observe the Sky: +1 VP and 1 Astronomy Book less to pay. Cost: 1 Astronomy, 2 Physics. On creation: 1 VP
	9 (Period I). Income — score the VP of your Astronomy track a second time (×2). Cost: 2 Physics, 2 Research. On creation: 1 Astronomy Book, 2 VP
	10 (Period I). Income — gain the Coins of your Physics track a second time (×2). Cost: 2 Physics, 1 Mathematics. On creation: 1 Physics Book, +2 Coins
	11 (Period I). Income — gain the Research of your Mathematics track a second time (×2). Cost: 2 Physics, 1 Philosophy. On creation: 1 Mathematics Book, +2 Research
	12 (Period I). Once per Cycle — Copy a Treatise for 3 Coins; you gain 1 VP, the first author VP equal to its Level — check against the physical component. Cost: 1 Physics, 1 Mathematics. On creation: remove a Treatise
	13 (Period II). Income — draw a card, 1 VP. Cost: 1 Physics, 2 Philosophy. On creation: draw a card, 5 VP
	14 (Period II). Ongoing — Create an Invention paying 2 Physics Books less. Cost: 2 Physics, 2 Mathematics. On creation: −2 Suspicion, 4 VP
	15 (Period II). Ongoing — Write a Treatise paying 1 Research and 1 Book less. Cost: 2 Physics, 2 Mathematics. On creation: 5 VP
	16 (Period II). Income — 2 Astronomy Books, then score your Astronomy track again. Cost: 1 Astronomy, 2 Physics. On creation: +1 Suspicion, 4 VP
	17 (Period II). Once per Cycle — Create an Invention, then 1 VP per Invention you own; Create an Invention paying 2 Coins less, then 1 VP and −1 Suspicion. Cost: 2 Physics, 3 Philosophy. On creation: −2 Suspicion, 3 VP
	18 (Period II). Once per Cycle — Write a Treatise paying 1 Research less, then 1 VP per Academic Level. Cost: 3 Physics, 2 Mathematics. On creation: 2 Books, all of one Subject
	19 (Period II). Ongoing — Observe the Sky paying 1 Research and 1 Astronomy Book less, then remove a Wax Seal. Cost: 3 Physics, 2 Mathematics. On creation: Astronomy Books (a stack of 4 — check against the physical component)
	20 (Period II). Once per Cycle — one of: Write a Treatise, Observe the Sky or Create an Invention. Cost: 3 Physics, 2 Philosophy. On creation: remove a Treatise, 7 VP
	21 (Period II). Income — +1 Suspicion; 1 VP per Observation Tile; 1 Coin per Invention. Cost: 1 Physics, 3 Philosophy. On creation: +2 Research, +2 Coins, 2 VP
	22 (Period II). Once per Cycle — Observe the Sky and gain the tile’s icons twice; Observe the Sky and gain 3 Coins. Cost: 2 Astronomy, 3 Physics. On creation: +3 Research, 2 VP. “Twice” applies to each icon on the Observation Tile; a tile granting 2 Coins gives 4. FAQ
	23 (Period II). Income — 1 Book of any Subject, remove a Wax Seal. Cost: 1 Physics, 2 Mathematics. On creation: 4 Books all of one Subject, remove a Wax Seal
	24 (Period II). Ongoing — 1 VP whenever you place a Wax Seal; 2 VP whenever you unlock a Mentor. Cost: 2 Physics, 2 Mathematics. On creation: −1 Suspicion, +1 Coin
	25 (Period III). End-Game — 1 VP per Level reached on each of your four Subject Tracks. Cost: 3 Physics, 2 Philosophy. On creation: +2 Research, +2 Coins
	26 (Period III). End-Game — 3 VP per set of one written Treatise, one Observation Tile and one Invention. Cost: 3 Physics, 3 Philosophy. On creation: +3 Coins. A complete set is one Treatise you wrote or copied, one Observation Tile and one other Invention; each scores 3 VP. FAQ
	27 (Period III). End-Game — VP from your final status multiplied (Cathedral figure × Suspicion icon) — check against the physical component. Cost: 2 Physics, 3 Mathematics. On creation: 1 Book of any Subject, +1 Coin, +1 Research
	28 (Period III). End-Game — 3 VP per unlocked Mentor. Cost: 2 Physics, 3 Philosophy. On creation: +3 Coins, remove 2 Wax Seals
	29 (Period III). End-Game — 1 VP per Research and 1 VP per Coin left on your Desk. Cost: 2 Physics, 3 Mathematics. On creation: −1 Suspicion, remove a Wax Seal, draw a card
	30 (Period III). Once per Cycle — one of: Write a Treatise, Observe the Sky or Create an Invention. Cost: 4 Physics, 2 Philosophy. On creation: 10 VP
	31 (Period III). End-Game — 3 VP per Academic Level. Cost: 2 Astronomy, 3 Physics. On creation: −1 Suspicion, take back your Natural Philosopher
	32 (Period III). End-Game — lose 3 VP per Penance Card. Cost: 4 Astronomy, 2 Physics. On creation: −1 Suspicion, 14 VP
	33 (Period III). End-Game — 2 per Penance Card (the Remove-a-Treatise sign with the three Penance portraits) — check against the physical component. Cost: 3 Physics, 4 Research. On creation: −3 Suspicion
	34 (Period III). Once per Cycle — Read a Treatise up to Level IV without paying Coins; its first author gains nothing. Cost: 3 Astronomy, 2 Physics. On creation: 3 VP
	35 (Period III). End-Game — 5 VP per Wax Seal you have on a Mastery Track. Cost: 3 Physics, 3 Philosophy. On creation: 1 Book of any Subject, take back your Natural Philosopher
	36 (Period III). Once per Cycle — one of: −3 Suspicion; remove 4 Wax Seals; 3 Books all of one Subject. Cost: 3 Physics, 3 Mathematics. On creation: 10 VP

Treatise Cards

The spine gives the Books (the number on the spine is the Randomizer order); the page gives the icons. A Suspicion split lets you take either half free or both for +1 Suspicion; a Principle split follows your coin, while a plain line lets you choose one group (Play Treatise Cards). FAQ

Picture	Treatise
	Starting Treatise A — spine 2 Physics Books. Pay 1 Research to gain 1 Physics Book
	Starting Treatise B — spine 2 Astronomy Books. Pay 1 Research to gain 1 Astronomy Book
	Starting Treatise C — spine 2 Philosophy Books. Pay 1 Research to gain 1 Philosophy Book
	Starting Treatise D — spine 2 Mathematics Books. Pay 1 Research to gain 1 Mathematics Book
	Player Treatise — Astronomy (one per player, marked S). Spine 1 Astronomy. Observe the Sky or assign your Natural Philosopher; Observe the Sky The icon places your standing figure as part of the same action, saving a separate turn. FAQ
	Player Treatise — Physics (one per player, marked S). Spine 1 Physics. +2 Coins or Create an Invention; +3 Coins or Create an Invention
	Player Treatise — Mathematics (one per player, marked S). Spine 1 Mathematics. Write a Treatise, or +2 Research
	Player Treatise — Philosophy (one per player, marked S). Spine 1 Philosophy. One of: draw a card, remove a Treatise, −1 Suspicion
	Player Treatise — Wild (one per player, marked S). Spine 1 any Subject. +1 Suspicion, 1 Book of any Subject, +1 Research, +1 Coin
	Level I — Astronomy. Spine 1 Astronomy. Observe the Sky paying 1 Research less — Suspicion line — 1 Astronomy Book, +1 Research
	Level I — Physics. Spine 1 Physics. Create an Invention paying 1 Coin less — Suspicion line — 1 Physics Book, +1 Coin
	Level I — Mathematics. Spine 1 Mathematics. Write a Treatise paying 1 Research less — Suspicion line — 1 Mathematics Book, +1 Research
	Level I — Philosophy. Spine 1 Philosophy. Draw a card — Suspicion line — remove a Treatise, +1 Coin
	Level I — Wild (purple). Spine 1 any. 1 VP and assign your Natural Philosopher — Suspicion line — 1 Book of any Subject, +1 Coin
	Level II — Astronomy. Spine 2 Astronomy. +1 Suspicion, Observe the Sky, 2 Astronomy Books, 2 VP; 1 Astronomy Book, Observe the Sky
	Level II — Physics. Spine 2 Physics. 1 Physics Book, +1 Coin, Create an Invention; 1 Physics Book, +2 Coins, Create an Invention
	Level II — Mathematics. Spine 2 Mathematics. Write a Treatise, 1 Mathematics Book, +1 Research
	Level II — Philosophy. Spine 2 Philosophy. −1 Suspicion, draw a card, remove a Wax Seal
	Level II — Wild (purple). Spine 2 any. One of: +1 Suspicion and Write a Treatise paying 3 Research less; +1 Suspicion and Observe the Sky paying 2 Astronomy Books less; +1 Suspicion and Create an Invention paying 3 Coins less
	Level III — Astronomy. Spine Astronomy + Physics. +1 Suspicion; Observe the Sky, then 1 VP per Observation Tile; Observe the Sky, then 1 VP per Level III Observation Tile
	Level III — Physics. Spine Physics + Mathematics. Create an Invention paying 1 Coin less, then 1 VP per Invention you own
	Level III — Mathematics. Spine Mathematics + Philosophy. +1 Suspicion; Write a Treatise, then 1 VP per Treatise you have written; Write a Treatise paying 1 Research and 1 Book less
	Level III — Philosophy. Spine Philosophy + Astronomy. Assign your Natural Philosopher as if one Academic Level higher, then 1 VP per Academic Level — check against the physical component
	Level III — Wild (purple). Spine 2 any. −1 Suspicion, 3 Books all of one Subject
	Level IV — Astronomy. Spine Astronomy ×2 + Philosophy. +1 Suspicion, Observe the Sky without paying its Research cost — check against the physical component; 1 Astronomy Book, Observe the Sky, remove a Wax Seal
	Level IV — Physics. Spine Physics ×2 + Astronomy. Create an Invention paying 3 Coins and 2 Physics Books less; Create an Invention without paying its Books
	Level IV — Mathematics. Spine Mathematics ×2 + Physics. Write a Treatise and double the VP it scores
	Level IV — Philosophy. Spine Philosophy ×2 + Mathematics. One of: −2 Suspicion, draw a card and Write a Treatise; −2 Suspicion, draw a card and Observe the Sky; −2 Suspicion, draw a card and Create an Invention
	Level IV — Wild (purple). Spine 3 any. One of: 2 VP per Academic Level and Write a Treatise; the same with Observe the Sky; the same with Create an Invention

Penance Cards

Three per player, with the player’s Wax Seal (Penance).

Picture	Penance
	Penance I — when played: −1 Suspicion if the Inquisition Token is face down; pay 5 Coins to remove it from the game. Kept to the end: −3 VP. You must play it as a Main Action; pay the printed Coins then to remove it, or keep it and lose the listed VP at game end. It cannot be discarded or removed by Remove a Treatise. (Penance)
	Penance II — when played: −1 Suspicion if the Inquisition Token is face down; pay 6 Coins to remove it from the game. Kept to the end: −4 VP. You must play it as a Main Action; pay the printed Coins then to remove it, or keep it and lose the listed VP at game end. It cannot be discarded or removed by Remove a Treatise. (Penance)
	Penance III — when played: −1 Suspicion if the Inquisition Token is face down; pay 7 Coins to remove it from the game. Kept to the end: −5 VP. You must play it as a Main Action; pay the printed Coins then to remove it, or keep it and lose the listed VP at game end. It cannot be discarded or removed by Remove a Treatise. (Penance)

Setup Cards and Player Aid

Rulings that apply to every row below: With 2 or 3 players, do the Wax Seals of the unused colour count as “another player’s” seal on a Treatise?.

Picture	Card
	Setup Card 1 — with 2 or 3 players: where the unused colour’s Wax Seals go on the Treatise pyramid and Mastery Tracks, and its Natural Philosopher in the Cathedral (setup). Neutral seals count as another player’s seal for Copy and Read actions.
	Setup Card 2 — with 2 or 3 players: where the unused colour’s Wax Seals go on the Treatise pyramid and Mastery Tracks, and its Natural Philosopher in the Cathedral (setup). Neutral seals count as another player’s seal for Copy and Read actions.
	Setup Card 3 — with 2 or 3 players: where the unused colour’s Wax Seals go on the Treatise pyramid and Mastery Tracks, and its Natural Philosopher in the Cathedral (setup). Neutral seals count as another player’s seal for Copy and Read actions.
	Setup Card 4 — with 2 or 3 players: where the unused colour’s Wax Seals go on the Treatise pyramid and Mastery Tracks, and its Natural Philosopher in the Cathedral (setup). Neutral seals count as another player’s seal for Copy and Read actions.
	Setup Card 5 — with 2 or 3 players: where the unused colour’s Wax Seals go on the Treatise pyramid and Mastery Tracks, and its Natural Philosopher in the Cathedral (setup). Neutral seals count as another player’s seal for Copy and Read actions.
	Player aid — the three phases and the seven Main Actions
	Player aid, back — Abjure, optional and mandatory icons, spending Books

Tiles

Observation Tiles

16 tiles per Level, drawn from three bags. Each gives its icons when you place it (Observe the Sky).

Picture	Tile
	Level I. 1 Astronomy Book
	Level I. 1 Physics Book
	Level I. 1 Mathematics Book
	Level I. 1 Philosophy Book
	Level I. remove a Treatise and remove a Wax Seal (seal drawn in red) — check against the physical component
	Level I. 1 Mathematics Book, +1 Coin
	Level I. 1 Physics Book, +1 Coin
	Level I. 1 Philosophy Book, +1 Research
	Level I. +1 Research, −1 Suspicion
	Level I. +1 Research, +1 Coin
	Level I. +2 Research, +1 Suspicion, +2 Coins
	Level I. draw a card, +1 Coin
	Level I. −1 Suspicion
	Level I. +1 Research, 1 VP
	Level I. +2 Research
	Level I. 1 Astronomy Book, +1 Suspicion, 4 VP
	Level II. +3 Coins
	Level II. +1 Research, 1 VP, +1 Coin
	Level II. +2 Coins, 1 VP
	Level II. +1 Coin, 2 VP
	Level II. 1 Mathematics Book, +2 Coins
	Level II. 1 Astronomy Book, +2 Research
	Level II. 1 Philosophy Book, draw a card
	Level II. 1 Physics Book, 2 VP
	Level II. 2 VP, −1 Suspicion
	Level II. +1 Coin, remove a Treatise
	Level II. +4 Research, +1 Suspicion, remove a Treatise
	Level II. +3 Research, +1 Suspicion, 2 VP
	Level II. 2 Physics Books, 1 VP
	Level II. 2 Astronomy Books, 1 VP
	Level II. 2 Mathematics Books, 1 VP
	Level II. 2 Philosophy Books, 1 VP
	Level III. 1 Physics Book, 3 VP
	Level III. 1 Astronomy Book, 3 VP
	Level III. 1 Philosophy Book, 3 VP
	Level III. 1 Mathematics Book, 3 VP
	Level III. +1 Coin, 3 VP
	Level III. +3 Coins, 1 VP
	Level III. +4 Coins
	Level III. 2 VP, −2 Suspicion
	Level III. +2 Research, +2 Coins
	Level III. +4 Research
	Level III. 3 VP, −1 Suspicion
	Level III. remove a Treatise, −2 Suspicion
	Level III. +3 Coins, remove a Wax Seal (seal drawn in red) — check against the physical component
	Level III. 2 Books of any Subject, +1 Suspicion, 4 VP
	Level III. 6 VP, +1 Suspicion
	Level III. +2 Research, 2 VP

Travel Tiles

Four per letter; three of each lie on the Scoring Track’s detours. Choose a route at each fork; once your marker reaches or passes a Travel space, resolve that tile by the end of your turn (or immediately if outside your turn). A plain line means choose one side (Scoring Track).

Picture	Tile
	A1. remove a Treatise and +2 Research, or remove a Treatise and +2 Coins
	A2. −1 Suspicion, draw a card, remove a Wax Seal
	A3. move a Subject Marker to the next Level, +1 Coin
	A4. +1 Suspicion, 1 Book of each Subject
	B1. 2 Astronomy Books and the Research of your Mathematics track
	B2. one of: 3 Books all of one Subject; −3 Suspicion; remove 3 Wax Seals (red seal sign) — check against the physical component
	B3. +3 Research, +3 Coins
	B4. 2 Philosophy Books and the Coins of your Physics track
	C1. −3 Suspicion; every other player +1 Suspicion
	C2. 3 Books all of one Subject, +2 Research, +2 Coins
	C3. +5 Research or +5 Coins
	C4. 5 Books all of one Subject

Graduation Tiles

One tile from each stack sits on the board. Before upgrading, meet every requirement on that level’s tile; a shown number means “at least” (for example, 3 Observation Tiles means you need three already). A red number cannot pair with the Prohibition of the same number. Check the exact conditions against the physical component — the rulebook’s tile glossary is not published yet. (Upgrade)

Picture	Tile
	1. at least 12 VP
	2. 3 Treatises written
	3. Suspicion at 5 or more
	4. 3 Observation Tiles
	5. 2 Inventions and 2 Observation Tiles
	6. an unlocked Mentor
	7. Suspicion at 9 or more
	8. 5 Observation Tiles
	9. 16 Coins and Research together
	10. a Level III+ Treatise, a Level III Observation Tile and 3 Inventions
	11. 8 Treatises and Inventions together
	12. 2 unlocked Mentors
	13. a Wax Seal on a Mastery Track
	14. a Level IV Treatise
	15. 5 Treatises, 4 Observation Tiles and 4 Inventions
	16. 7 Observation Tiles
	17. 7 Treatises
	18. 6 Inventions

Prohibition Tiles

One from each stack sits on the Cycle Track and is checked after Cycles 2, 3 and 5. You break a tile once you have as many as shown or more of its pictured things; a slash means either side is enough. Count items anywhere—hand, play area, discard pile, deck or board—but ignore cards removed from the game. FAQ (Prohibitions).

Picture	Tile
	1. 2 Astronomy Books, or 2 Physics Books (counted on your Bookshelf) — check against the physical component
	2. 2 Mathematics Books, or 2 Philosophy Books — check against the physical component
	3. 2 Coins
	4. 2 Research
	5. a Treatise written, an Observation Tile and an Invention (one of each) — check against the physical component
	6. an unlocked Mentor
	7. 3 Books in two Subjects (purple) — check against the physical component
	8. 4 Books in one Subject (purple) — check against the physical component
	9. 3 Coins, or 3 Research
	10. a Level III+ Treatise and a Level III Observation Tile — check against the physical component
	11. 4 Treatises and 3 Inventions — check against the physical component
	12. 2 unlocked Mentors
	13. 3 Astronomy and 3 Mathematics Books — check against the physical component
	14. 3 Physics and 3 Philosophy Books — check against the physical component
	15. 2 Coins
	16. 2 Penance Cards
	17. 3 Treatise Cards of the same Subject (rainbow ”=”) — check against the physical component
	18. 2 Research

Tokens & pieces

Picture	Piece
	Coin (10 per player) — kept on your Desk (Desk). Starting setup gives each player 4 Coins. FAQ
	Coin, other side
	Research Token (10 per player). Starting setup gives each player 4 Research Tokens. FAQ
	Principle Coin, Copernican side — your starting side (Principle)
	Principle Coin, Ptolemaic side — after you Abjure
	Inquisition Token, face up — every Main Action except Pass adds 1 Suspicion (Inquisition). It flips at the end of an action round where some players have passed and others still act; the cost begins in the next round. FAQ
	Inquisition Token, face down — the start of every Cycle
	Suspicion Tile, “2” side — starts face up on the Scoring Track (Scoring Track)
	Suspicion Tile, “1” side — after the first player passes it
	Mastery Token, Astronomy — marks which Mastery Track belongs to which Subject (Mastery)
	Mastery Token, Physics
	Mastery Token, Mathematics
	Mastery Token, Philosophy
	Mastery Token, back
	Subject Marker, Astronomy — one per shelf (Bookshelf)
	Subject Marker, Physics
	Subject Marker, Mathematics
	Subject Marker, Philosophy
	Wax Seal, yellow — one colour per player (Wax Seals). Seals placed or discarded still count for Graduation Tile and end-game totals. FAQ
	Wax Seal, green
	Wax Seal, blue
	Wax Seal, white
	Natural Philosopher (one per player, a standing figure) (assign)

Also in the box: the Scoring, Suspicion and Turn Order Markers of each colour, the Cycle Marker, and the three cloth bags for the Observation Tiles.

Icons

Picture	Meaning
	Astronomy Book
	Physics Book
	Mathematics Book
	Philosophy Book
	A Book of any Subject
	Coins
	Research Tokens
	Victory Points
	Increase Suspicion
	Reduce Suspicion
	Copernican
	Ptolemaic
	The Inquisition Token
	Write a Treatise
	Observe the Sky
	Create an Invention
	Draw a Card
	Remove a Treatise Card
	Remove a Wax Seal
	Take back your Natural Philosopher
	Mastery bonus
	Academic Level
	Income Invention
	Ongoing Invention
	Once per Cycle Invention
	End-Game Scoring
	Assign your Natural Philosopher
	Play Treatise Cards
	Pass
	Upgrade your Academic Level
	Abjure
	Play a Penance Card