The document uses the metaphor of a board game to represent the coming year. It describes how each new year brings new gifts and opportunities if one moves forward into it. It likens facing the challenges in the coming year to working through a board game - dealing with good and bad events while persevering towards the end goal. The document suggests gaining spiritual wealth and growth in the new year by picking up little "secrets and tricks" along the way to help withstand obstacles. It advises moving along in the new year at God's pace, gaining what one can from each experience along the path.