In the Exciting Game of the Kennedys, players each assume the role of one member of the Kennedy clan and strive with each other in a contest for national prominence. Game equipment includes: 6 pawns 2 dice 72 Turn of Events cards 36 Category cards 36 Official Blank cards Instruction sheet game board play money The earlier "Harrison and Winter" version of the game features a more prototypical looking game board (fewer colors, less artwork) and cards with uncut corners. When Transco bought the rights to the game, they upgraded the board art and slightly upgraded the cards.