From the box:An exciting fantasy game giving thoughtful & imaginative play experience. Our princess is a sturdy little girl in the Castle who needs to be rescued from a Mean Guard & Fierce Dog. It's not going to be easy, and besides, Darkness is coming! Off we go through Fields, Woods, Mountains, & Villages in search of Things Magical & Practical needed to free the Princess. We'll do some sharing, help each other to remember where Special Things are hidden and together think our way past the Obstacles. - BoardGameGeek