In the game of Schools of Thought players take on the role of envoys from various vassal states, cultivating scholars of different schools within the Academy of Learning. These scholars travel between states to persuade and lobby, or utilize their knowledge to enhance their reputation. As time passes, the scholars continue to grow, evolving from apprentices to masters of their school. The player who can assess the situation wisely, cultivate scholars most suited to the development of the times, and achieve the highest reputation, will emerge victorious in the game.
—description from the publisher
在游戏《百家》中，玩家作为诸侯国的使者，在学宫当中培养不同流派的游士。他们在不同国家间进行游说，或者发挥自己的学识提高声望。随着时代流逝，游士会不断成长，从学徒走向一代宗师。谁能审时度势，培养出最贴合时代发展的游士，获得最高声望，就可以获得游戏的胜利。
—description from the publisher (Chinese)