This seems to be a knock-off of a Monopoly game in which you travel through time 'buying' people and inventions. The board and game play is similar, except that all the prices are $50-$75 more and the 'Chance' and 'Community Chest' cards are very different from Parker Brothers 'traditional' cards. Also, the colors are a bit different than the Parker Brothers 'traditional' colors. Other than that, they play the same. - BoardGameGeek