Players collect tiles from the Lifeometer to compose the best symphony they can. Meanwhile, their movement around the Clock dial translates to the fifty-six years of Beethoven's life. When one player completes their symphony, composing enters the final stages before scoring in the Veneration (of Beethoven's life). The game has three distinct game levels (Early, Middle and Late Periods) and scoring develops in each game, Players score points for the qualities of their symphony; the most points wins the game. —description from publisher