Research (resource)

Research is one of the three primary resources, Gold and Status being the other two.

Sources of Research
The main sources of Research are Research and Discovery tokens. Secret tokens also grant a small amount of Status. can be upgraded to grant reseach by unlocking the Anthropology research tree and by certain treasures.

Uses of Research
Research is used to unlock different scientific fields on the Research tree supporting a great variety of play styles.

Science Expeditions
Celtic Code, the Caribbean island and the Lost Island are heavily focused on Research and Discovery tokens.