There are certain games that bring back strong memories of childhood. For me, one of those games is THE GAME OF LIFE. I do not know how many times we played that game, but I remember hours and hours of sitting on the floor, driving my little plastic car around the game board and picking up little plastic peg husband and kids as I went. So, I was really excited to check out the latest version of THE GAME OF LIFE from Hasbro.
To be honest, the old game in the picture below isn't even my original game set!! The one below is a 1985 version that I bought as an adult because my original game, which is from the 1970s, is still at my Mom's house.
First, I'll give you the “official” info about the game:
Where will your choices take you?
You made it through high school, so now what's next? Go to college or start a career -it's your choice. Think the family life is for you? Take that path and see how many kids you'll have! Will you venture down the risky road where fortunes can be won… and lost? Do whatever it takes to retire in style with the most wealth at the end of the game.
Spin the wheel of fate and take a drive along the twisting roads families have enjoyed for more than 50 years! Do good deeds as you go through the game to earn Life Tiles and more money down the road!
Includes: Game board, 6 Plastic Pawns, Pink and Blue “People” pegs, 1 bridge, Label Sheet, 3 Mountains, 25 LIFE tiles, Banker's tray, 7 Buildings, 24 Spin to Win Tokens, Spin to Win Strip, Deck of 54 Cards, Spinner Base, Ring and Dial, Stack of Play Money, Bank Loan and Pay Raises and Instructions.
For 2 to 4 players.
Adult assembly required.
Ages 9 to Adult.
To put the newest version of THE GAME OF LIFE to the test, we had a grown-up only game night with just me and my hubby, Mario. He's often not the first one to want to play board games, so I was surprised at how totally ready to play he was. He has great memories of the game himself, so wanted to check it out. He even took charge of reading the directions.
The game itself is very similar to the original version in many ways. You still choose whether you'll go the college route or straight to career route. You get married, you get babies, you collect your salary, you travel through life.
One of the additions is that there are now Action Cards you draw every time you land on a space that isn't otherwise occupied by another instruction. With each of these cards you have the chance to complete an activity and either gain or lose money.
As you can see below, someone thought he was realllllly hilarious when he landed on the Get Married space. Actually, he is pretty funny because on one of the Action Cards it said, “Bonus Payday! Choose another player to be your boss and tell them a joke. If they laugh, collect a bonus payday from the bank.” I tried my hardest to keep a straight face when he dew that card, but as hard as I tried I couldn't help myself and ended up laughing.
All-in-all, we had a lot of fun playing THE GAME OF LIFE. It's always interesting to see what new twists and turns can be added to our favorite classic games to make them all new for the next generation.
Christie Kammerer says
Monopoly, I have played that game with so many people. its a game that you can play with anyone and enjoy.
Pamela j says
My daughter would love to play this game. I never played it as a child.
Charlene Drake says
I would play with my grandson Micah – we love playing dominoes, cards and board game. I don’t recall playing this as a child.
Ann Fantom says
If I won, I would play this game with my daughter.
Candie L says
My boys would love this. Thank you
Vicki Wurgler says
I’d play this with my grandchildren
sandra davis says
i would play this with my boys. we use to have this game and had alot of good times playing it.
joni says
I would play this with my family.
BeckyM says
I would play this game with my little boys!
Sarah G says
I would play this with three of my four kids!
Todd Lovessweeps says
I’d play this with my 2 boys
Sharon Kaminski says
I would play this game with my husband and the kids.
amy says
I would play this with my family
Sherri Lewis says
I would play this game with my daughter
Eloise Carlson says
I would love to play this with my hubby and two daughters. Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!
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Lauren Olivia Wood says
I would play this game with my young cousins!
Merry says
I would play this with mt family
Kristi C says
I would play this game with my family.
Michelle Weaver says
I would play it with my family.
Alyson from Starting Over @ The Dirty 30 says
I LOVE games so I would totally play. I would make the husband play too since he never has before… say WHAAAAT?!
jennifer watts says
yes i have played the game before and yes have memories of the game too.
john says
I intend to donate to a childrens charity if I win.
Nicole C. says
I would play this with my daughter. I have wonderful memories of playing this game with my best friend when we were children!
polly says
I would play this with my daughter and her family
Cheryl Chervitz says
I used to play Life when I was in school, it was fun. I would play with my hubby.
Michelle says
My nieces
kim says
I would play with my family, and yes I have wonderful memories of the Game of Life and Monopoly I used to stay at my grandparents house almost every weekend and we would play a boardgame until the wee hours of the night and we would laugh and joke and gloat about who ever won they are the best memories a kid could have!!
Samantha says
I want to play this with my fiance. My memories of playing is ALWAYS getting twins every time!
Lesley F says
I would play with my family and I remember my sister and I playing for hours
Stacy says
I would play with my husband and my brother and his fiancee. I just remember always losing the little peg people when I was younger.
Brenda Elsner says
I used to play this game with my parents when I was growing up. I would love to play this game with my kids!!!
Linda Madden says
I would play with my grandson. My son his (dad) used to play together.
Charlene says
I’d play this game with my 2 sons 🙂
Paula Tavernie says
I would play it with my kids!
Lorayne Gothard says
I don’t have any specific memories with the game Life, but I would like to make some with my family.
Xty Cruz says
id play this with my family
Kat Emerick says
Would give this to my daughter so she can play with her family.
Jenny says
I would love to play this game with my daughter. We enjoy having a game night!
Denise B. says
This game would be for all of us to play together as a family.
Courtnie says
I’d play this with my little cousins!
amanda whitley says
i would play this with my kids
Susan Climan says
I used to play this game with my Dad all of the time and I have great memories of that.
Vikki Billings says
I would play with my nieces and my grandson.
Buddy Garrett says
I would play it with my wife and daughter.
amy deeter says
i would play this with my kids and husband
Allison says
I can’t wait to make memories with my daughter playing the game of life!
Corey Olomon says
I would play with my kids.
AEKZ2 says
I’d love to play this game with my children. They haven’t played it yet.
jennifer corrado says
Love the Life game growing up and now enjoy playing with my family!