In Terminus, each player attempts to earn Prestige by building the best subway line in the City through efficient use of the Action Loop.
 
On the Action Loop, players may purchase and spend resources, Build their subway line, or place Developments in the City, which unlock new actions. These Developments come with Demands, representing the Districts most in need of Stops.
 
They may also purchase Upgrades to become more efficient, increase their Capacity in order to extend their subway line, and Lobby for public Project and private Agenda objectives to earn Prestige. The player with the most Prestige at the end of the game is the winner.