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.
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