Great Cities: Washington, DC allows two to four players the ability to explore 150 years of history, culture, political intrigue and urban development in our nation's capital. The game begins in 1871 and is played over eight 20-year generations (ending in 2030). Each generation, players receive income and draft development cards. Then players building housing for increased population, pay and play development and culture cards, and otherwise build out the city. After eight generations, players score their buildings, cards and secret agenda cards to determine a winner. -description from publisher