Abstract: A game using cards (or other similar elements) in which multiple players engage in play generally involving taking turns with the objective of gaining tokens or other elements representative of point. According to the invention, each turn may include taking actions assocaited with cards in their hands, drawing cards from a deck, discarding cards, and exchanging cards with other players. According to one embodiment of the game, the step of exchanging cards occurs at the end of a player's turn. The game offers flexibility and ease of adaptation since its stucture of play accommodates use of game pieces and other game elements that can be readily customized and tailored to suit consumer interests.