Budget is the constraint
Getaway turns price into the puzzle. A route that looks perfect on a map may fail because it burns too much cash early, while a cheap connection can open a much longer final leg.
Objectives keep it from being random
Each round asks for a specific travel objective, such as reaching a type of city or region. The best itinerary is not simply the cheapest or farthest; it is the farthest valid route that still satisfies the objective.
Real flight-deal thinking
Players learn the same instincts budget travelers use: when to accept a cheap hub, when to skip a detour, and when a bargain fare is worth more than a geographically direct path.
A strategy game, not a booking tool
Getaway uses travel data as game material, but the goal is puzzle strategy. It rewards understanding how flight prices and route networks shape what is reachable.