The Game Of Life

The Game Of LifeThis classic family board game has been loved by generations. Just like your so-called "real life", this game has paydays, marriages, babies, revenge, and chance. Spin the wheel to decide where you go next. Will you go bankrupt, or earn millions in stock and real estate? Play the game and find out!

When the game was conceived, way back in 1860, it was known as "The Checkered Game of Life", played on a modified checkerboard. Player began at infancy, and proceeded through life, with the winner reaching "happy old age" first.

The modern version of The Game Of Life was first produced in 1960, with a spinning wheel replacing the original six-sided top, as well as numerous other changes intended to bring the game up to date. Versions produced since then have continued to be updated for the times, changing some of the cars to minivans and SUVs, for instance.

The Game Of Life has become not only a favorite family game, but something of a coming-of-age experience for some people, preparing kids for the joys and challenges of real life.



Game Of Life Board Games

  • The Game Of LifeThe Game Of Life
    The Game of Life has been a family classic for generations! Pick an SUV, hop in, and take a spin. You better buckle up, it may be a bumpy ride. Do you want to go to college or jump right in and start a career? Will you get a great job with a gigantic salary? Will you have a house full of kids? The object is to retire in style - so live life to the fullest and have fun!
  • The Game Of Life: Classic EditionThe Game Of Life: Classic Edition
    Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Game of Life with this wonderful classic edition. Everything you adored about the original 1960 game will be found inside. Good fortune is always around the corner. That's LIFE! Contents Include: Sturdy bi-fold game board with plastic buildings and mountains, money pad, cards, Stock & Insurance Certificates, 8 plastic cars, pink & blue People pegs, number board, banker's trays and rules.
  • The Game Of Life: My Little Pony EditionThe Game Of Life: My Little Pony Edition
    The Summer Sun Celebration is about to take place and Princess Celestia has asked the Ponies to travel around Equestria to assist in preparations for this big event. On the journey, players will learn the importance of friendship through gaining friends and earning Friendship Points to overcome challenges and obstacles, find supplies for the Celebration, and make it back to Ponyville in time to kick-off the Summer Sun Celebration. Included in the game are 4 Collectible plastic pony movers featuring fan favorite characters Dr. Hooves, Twilight Sparkle, Muffins, and DJ Pon-3!
  • The Game Of Life: Rock Star EditionThe Game Of Life: Rock Star Edition
    For those about to rock, we salute you! Experience life as a rock star - rising to fame, getting millions of fans, making loads of cash and retiring at the Rocker's Hall of Fame. Get on the Rock 'n Roll Highway and start your garage band, perform at the Red Roxy Amphitheater, get your first single on the radio and build fame and fortune. Live a rock star life, build your career, reach superstardom, become a Rock Star legend and retire at the Rocker's Hall of Fame!
  • The Game Of Life: Star Wars - Jedi's PathThe Game Of Life: Star Wars - Jedi's Path
    Jedi Knight or Sith Lord? Awesome warrior or mystical thinker? These are the choices players face in Game of Life: A Jedi's Path. As players move their aspiring Jedi around the board (passing tests, doing battle, learning lessons, going on missions, and building their lightsabers), they build their connection to the Force in four ways--logic, intuition, fighting, and energy. Along the way, players can choose the Jedi path or the riskier/quicker "Dark Path." But be careful, once you go down the dark side, there may not be redemption for you. At the end of the game, the mightiest Jedi and the darkest Sith square off to determine the most powerful Force-user in the galaxy.
  • The Game Of Life: AdventuresThe Game Of Life: Adventures
    Get set for the adventures of a lifetime! With The Game of Life Adventures Card Game your life really is in your hands. Make your life story bigger and better than you opponents' with Adventure, Career, Family, and Wealth cards. Always wanted to swim with dolphins? Now's your chance! How about becoming a jet pilot? Do it! Every new experience means more points, and points means victory! It's your life story - make it a big deal!


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Game Of Life Links

  • Life Rules
    Detailed rules for the Game Of Life, as reprinted from the actual board game. Learn how to get started, take turns, make your life choices, and make enough money to win!


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Last Update: November 8th, 2011