This has been a long time favorite among kids for decades. Almost nobody hasn't heard of this game but for those few, I will give a detailed description:
The Game of Life allows each player to drive his or her car along the twisty path of hills, bridges and buildings, where they make decisions, amass wealth and deal with life's pitfalls. From the start, players decide whether or not to go to college, get certain types of insurance and play the stock market. They then move along the path encountering various things at about the same point as they would in real life.
Much of the appeal of the game is undoubtedly the board itself. The little bridges are very cute to kids and the cars have little holes for the peg(s) that represent themselves, their spouse and even a backseat for their kids. One funny rule states that if you run out of holes for pegs, just cram the kids in, as you would in real life!
Once you have played the game a couple of times, players get a feel for which decision lead to winning. Obviously going to college is an easy one, as it can greatly increase how much money he or she receives when passing over a "payday" space.
This is actually one caveat of the game, since a player with a significantly higher salary tend to win much easier. I've seen kids want to quit 2 minutes after play has begun because their opponent got lucky and landed on DOCTOR, while they are only a TEACHER.
NOTE: This game was recently remade into a brand new version that weeds out this and a few other problems. Players aren't stuck with the same salary for the whole game. Also, they are free to choose from several occupations, each with it's own pros and cons. This new version isn't quite as cute, and you must assemble the board every time you play, whereas the original game board stays assembled forever.
Overall, the appeal and playability of this game is fantastic. I know; I still play with my 13 year-old daughter.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 20 Type of Toy: Board Game
Age Range of Child: 9 Years or Older
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