The game is played with on a large illustrated board divided up into 64 squares or "Milestones" with period illustrations, these represent some of the 64 Milestones of Life, the player starts when born and passes through the various phases of life, Babyhood, Schooldays, Varsity, etc. and after marriage ultimately retires at 64. The first player to reach square 64 is the winner. The game and board are separate with the playing pieces contained in a small box.