From the box:

"Surfie Joe and the Weirdo Board Riders" is a game for up to 4 players of all ages.

The object of the game is to score top World Championship points in the greatest ever fun-packed surf board riding contest.

The game is played for any agreed number of rides to see who wins the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOARD RIDING CONTEST.

Rides commence at the bottom of the board. Movement is determined by whatever directions appear on the particular card drawn each turn and the directions printed on the board. Points awarded for a ride are determined by the numerical value printed on the square where the ride finishes, located at the top of the game board.