...One of the players must begin a new game (as host), and all other players need to know the i.p. address of the host in order to join the game. When all players are ready, the map is shown and the game begins.
To know your ip address on linux: sudo ifconfig
and look next to "inet addr:". On windows: ipconfig
The goal of the game is to build settlements, roads, cities and more, to be able to gather resources and be able to build even more. Players interact at the same time in the same board, so strategy is important.
The main keys used are the following:
Arrow keys: Move the token
Space bar: Buy stuff (currently settlements only)