From the Box:
The Ultimate Interactive Theme Party Game! Introducing Thoroughbred and Standardbred Harness Horse Racing in the comfort of your own home. Virtual Derby includes a VHS videotape that contains over 20 actual horse races, an instruction book, a game board, horse markers, wagering pads, Derby Dollars, and official racing sheets. For experienced players, interactive wagering account and cable/satellite service (at additional cost) information and interactive code charts are included.
At the Beginner level, the game is played with the VHS tape of actual horse races. Review the official racing sheet and pre-race odds, select horses to wager on, view the race, and payout the winners in Derby Dollars.
At the Experienced level, the game is played with the game board, wagering pads, live televised horse races and the setting up of a real time wagering account through Virtual Derby's website.