Racing game to see who can go from their starting state to finishing state. Players pick state cards, then can either place them on the board, hold on to them (to mess with the other players), or ask for a state card the other players have to play on the board. Once a players states are connected from starting state to finish state, they win. From the Publisher: Magnetic States cling like magic to the USA gameboard as player draw or ask any other player for any of the different " State " cards that will link their starting and finishing states. Without even realizing it, children will learn state capitals, landmarks, and basic geography of the United States.