The Great Raccoon is based on the stories by Larry Reeder and Karen Kindel. Each player takes on the role of a woodland creature (each having some advantage later in the game). Players take turns placing tiles to the board to create a clear path from the start (at the edge of the woods) to the throne of the Great Raccoon. Once the path has been laid, (including traps and wolves!),  the players roll and move to reach the goal. The game can be played competitively, but cooperation is encouraged with each player/character having some special ability to help the others along. When every player reaches the Great Raccoon, everyone wins!