The object of the game is to compile the maximum number of victory points by creating buildings and producing commodities.

The structure of the game strongly mirrors that of Puerto Rico, in that players attempt to accumulate victory points by constructing buildings, each of which provides a special ability, and producing and selling goods.

Many elements of Puerto Rico were changed, simplified, or removed for purposes of shortening the game, and allowing for only cards rather than additional wooden tokens.

Additionally, the cards are used to represent goods produced in any Production building.

As each building provides a number of victory points, players attempt to gain the highest score before the end of the game.