Players start the game by drawing cards which give them train routes across the US they should aim to create.  During the game, they create train routes, earning points for each segment created, plus bonus points for completing a designated route.  It's a strategy game with a dose of luck.  But compared to Ticket to Ride Europe, it is less cutthroat, and harder to thwart other players.  The game is fairly predictable, but fun and appropriate for both adults and children, groups of up to five as well as two players.  It's also good for those who want exposure to U.S. geography.  A fun, well-made game.  Recommended.