Innovation Third Edition is updated packaging for the base set of Innovation. It features new card illustrations, graphical design, and game balance updates.

Innovation by Carl Chudyk is a journey through innovations from the stone age through modern times. Players builds a civilization based on various technologies, ideas, and cultural advancements, all represented by cards. Each card has a unique power which will allow further advancement, point scoring, or even attacking other civilizations. Be careful though, as other civilizations might be able to benefit from your ideas as well!

To win, you must score achievements, which you can attain by amassing points or by meeting specific criteria with the innovations you have built. Plan your civilization well, and outmaneuver the competition, and with some luck you will achieve victory!