From the rules:'They came as poor immigrants - the ticket to cross the Atlantic had consumed most of the money earned back in Sweden - but they were rich on optimism, energy and and enterprising attitude.'Farm, hunt, gamble in the saloon and mine gold from 1858 to 1862. The game starts with a race for the best property, which is then used to harvest grain and timber. Special routes on the board allows for fish, buffalo and gold income. You can also frequent a saloon, drug store and be sent to prison. - BoardGameGeek