In Stephens, players compete amonst one another in the role of master glassmakers working at the now-famous Stephens Factory to become the most prestigious figure in town - after Stephens, of course. Through clever and cunning planning, all players will develop their works, invest in new business, and promote the creation of jobs. Through a unique action-selection mechanism, on their turn players choose from a variety of options, either by activating the Stephens factory or by activating one of their personal investments.