Divided into 12 rounds with up to 6 phases each, every player starts with a hotel, a city hall, and a power plant. To expand, players must be aware of their city’s population, employment, money supply, and energy—much like the challenges a real mayor or city planner might face. By focusing on tourism, players can also steal workers from opponents, which adds another competitive element to gameplay. After the final round, the winner is determined by the total amount of victory points accumulated based on all of these factors and the appeal of their city’s overall culture.