Since fourth graders are notorious for losing school supplies and materials, it is not recommended to have children keep the game left out to carry over to another play time. Each player rolls a die. The player with the highest number goes first. Play proceeds counterclockwise. All game playing pieces start at Mission San Diego de Alcala.
Player rolls dice to determine how many spaces to advance.
Person to the left of the player reads a categorical question. Player must answer the question correctly in order to roll dice again and advance game piece. For games of three players or more, another person besides the card reader and current player may challenge the current player's answer. Once answered, categorical question cards are discarded to the back of their respective placement in the categorical question and answer box. Used fate cards are discarded to the bottom of the fate stack.