As the leader of one of the seven great cities of antiquity, you must carefully gather resources, develop trade routes, and assert your military dominance. Build your city and construct architectural wonders that will stand the test of time. Players design cards over several rounds and build strategically towards long-term goals. The game is divided into three ages. These ages are played similarly, with each player having the opportunity to play six cards to develop their city. Players draw from a hand of cards passed around the table; each player takes turns drawing all the cards and examining them. When the third age is over, players tally the points from their cards and military conflicts. The winner is the player with the most points.