2 distinct games in each box. The first is for 2 -4 players Ages 4 and up. That game has its own board and is basically a go around the path trying to join the circus first by matching colors. The second game with its own board on the reverse side is also for 2-4 players Ages 7 and up and requires that the players go around the Big Top following simple directions in order to get extra turns, or special moves along the way. Game includes one two-sided game board, one yellow hat, 4 tally cards, 4 pawns 30 tokens and 40 cards.