The Game of Life 1960
Designed by Reuben Klamer, Bill Markham
What it is
A very light children's game, economic, electronic game for 2-6 players (~60 min), built around events, roll / spin and move, simulation.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30809 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
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How to play The Game of Life
The Game of Life is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–6 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Children's Game, Economic and Electronic game where the core of play revolves around Events, Roll / Spin and Move and Simulation. A very light children's game, economic, electronic game for 2-6 players (~60 min), built around events, roll / spin and move, simulation. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30809 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about The Game of Life
How many players is The Game of Life?
The Game of Life plays with 2–6 players.
Does The Game of Life work with 2 players?
Yes — The Game of Life plays 2–6, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does The Game of Life take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is The Game of Life hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.2 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is The Game of Life for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is The Game of Life good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.2/5 and a 8+ age rating — The Game of Life is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is The Game of Life?
The Game of Life is a Children's Game, Economic, Electronic game, built on Events, Roll / Spin and Move, Simulation.
Where to buy The Game of Life
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