Invented by German game designer Wolfgang Kramer, this unique building and strategy game takes place amid the rolling plains of Argentina at the beginning of the 19th century. Players develop their haciendas, increasing their herds and land holdings, opening new markets and making sure to maintain water supplies and harvests. Players need to look out for competitors who may be amassing larger haciendas than themselves. The game winner is the one with the most victory points at the end. Included is one two-sided game board, 80 land cards, 72 animal cards, 80 hexagonal land tiles, a rule booklet, 5 scoring markers, 18 water tiles, 9 haciendas, 8 harvest chips, 72 money bills and 5 rule summaries.