The Game of Life
Career, car, family and retirement, all decided by a plastic spinner.
What it is
Spin the wheel, drive your little car along the track, and pick up a career, a family and, in Hasbro's current box, some pets. The player with the most money at retirement wins. Reuben Klamer and Bill Markham made this 1960 version, a century after Milton Bradley's original Checkered Game of Life. A cheerful pick for families with kids who like small surprises more than hard choices.
What we love
- The track, spinner and tiny cars are half the fun for younger kids
- Cards about careers and life events give kids plenty to talk about
- Easy for an eight-year-old to play without help
Honest trade-offs
- The spinner makes most of the decisions for you
- Money is the only score, which some families may want to talk through
- Adult assembly is required before the first game
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is the spinner makes most of the decisions for you.
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Content advisory
No content advisory.
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