Manifest Destiny is an economic expansion game set against the backdrop of American history. From colonial times to the present, you nurture your mercantile empire from humble beginnings in Louisiana, Mexico, Pennsylvania, Quebec, or Virginia and expand it over time. You try to amass 30 victory points by purchasing Progressions, researching breakthroughs, and controlling cities. There is no one path to success. Each choice has its pros and cons and your investment decisions will vary from game to game. As in real life, funding is needed to fuel progress, investment and expansion, but there are different ways to obtain funds. Manifest Destiny blends opportunities for competition with opportunities for collaboration and contains many balancing features to keep the game close. Manifest Destiny is a 3-4 hour multi-player, interactive strategy game that can be enjoyed by all members of the family, aged 12 years old and up. If you respond best to the games many opportunities and challenges, you will fulfill your Manifest Destiny