The Game of Life

Cruise the road of life and try to retire as rich as possible!

4.92 / 5 from 51 player ratings

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About this game

Hasbro has discontinued this older version of the game but you can find the latest version here

The Classic Career and Family Game!

Go to college, choose a career, get married, start a family, buy a house, and retire - the player with the highest net worth at the end of the game is the winner.

Sound familiar? It's The Game of Life, one of the top board games of all time, and now you can bring it to your computer!

It's just like the The Game of Life board game, only better! The Game of Life has lots of new and improved features you won't get with the board game, or with other, less complete computer versions.

Without long setup times, lost pieces, and tedious cleanup, you're free to have a great time playing!

Comes With TWO Excellent Versions - Classic and Enhanced!

For all you traditionalists out there, the Classic Board Game mode of The Game of Life plays exactly like the board game you love, down to the smallest details.

For a new Life experience, try out the Enhanced Game mode! Instead of receiving life tiles throughout the game, play "Life's Little Games," a variety of mini games which give you the chance to earn extra cash!

Should you be a little rusty, The Game of Life also includes a comprehensive "HELP!" section which tells you all about the rules for both versions.

It's The Game of Life, Brought to Life!

Everything about the game, from the board to the characters to the famous rainbow spinner, is illustrated and animated with 3D graphics.

Each square you might land on prompts a short and fun animated sequence. Even the background music fits perfectly - as you move along from the 1950s to the 2000s, it changes to suit the time period. Of course, you have the option to turn music and animations off should you choose to do so.

Experience All the Stops on Life's Winding Road

Begin by choosing your character's name and looks, and the decisions only get tougher from there! Will you become a lawyer, accountant, police officer, or perhaps an artist?

Play the stock market, buy auto or home insurance - it's all up to you. You can even exact revenge on other players when you land on a "PAYDAY"square!

The Game of Life has great replay value, because with all the twists and turns it has to offer, no two games you play will be the same.

Loved by Generations, It's the Definition of a Family-Friendly Game!

Just like the board game, you can play The Game of Life anytime with up to 5 friends and family.

UN-like the board game, you can also play The Game of Life anytime by yourself, against up to 5 computer players!

"This game was awesome. It has great graphics. My family has the board game but we like the computer version so much better because when you are playing you feel like you are in the action. Also you get to pick your own unique person." - Alisha Mitchell, Game of Life Player

Simply put, The Game of Life is one of the best family games ever created, and it strives to retain every bit of the wide appeal and charm of the board game. It's great for almost any age, so give The Game of Life a try. You'll be lovin' life!

Player Reviews

by rayyan on Feb 5, 2019
the game of life
i love this game so much so do my brothers,sisters,and friends even my parent i like the good graphics cuz its way better than the other game of life and its really funny cuz u can havea baby thats a green thumb isnt that cool i wonder why they took this game away it was so cool and so much fun well it was fun while it lasted
by carley smith on Jul 7, 2011
Exciting
My son is hooked on the game of LIFE. The animation is marvelous and it holds his attention untill I yell "Get OFF!"
by Melody Salisan on Aug 14, 2010
Best Game EVER!!
The game of life is a game that me and my little sister have enjoyed for 4 years. We play it every weekend and we see who can get the most life points.You could imagine buying a mansion and so many other awesome and cool parts about this game!! So if I were you I would start downloading NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
by Phoebe on Aug 11, 2010
Amazing
I love how the game is in 3-D. I also love the greats sound affects. Brings the whole game to life. I love playing it with my family.
by Yannie on Jul 31, 2010
Review
This game here is the best game i ever played!!!!! It is the prfect game to play with the whole family!!!!
by Justin Blackmore on Jul 9, 2010
The Best Game Ever!!
The game of life is a great game that teaches a lesson too. It teaches young children the course of life. Also it is a family friendly game that many members of a family may enjoy. I for one loved the game very much so. I hope everybody that plays the game of life enjoys it as much as i did. For the best part of it i loved the game of life and teaches kids a valuable lesson about how life isn't always what we want it to be.
by Alexa on Jul 3, 2010
Life
I really liked being able to play the game of LIFE online,I wish so much that I would be able to do so again .Life was very much worth the time it took to download , my husband and I enjoyed the fact there was a game we could play together.We got the board game but it is just not as fun as it was to be able to play online.
by Anne Russell on May 27, 2010
the best
this game is very fun you can get married in a lot of stuff my favorite part about the game is when you get married thanks for listening
by alexuz on May 9, 2010
love it
This game is so much fun. Once you play it, you'll have to buy it. It is just like the board game but very real. In this game you can have kids, get married, get jobs, get salaries, and much more. This game is great for anyone who loves the board game. I highly suggest buying the full version. I absolutely love this game and give it a 20 out of 10 rating.
by Jessica Tarrent on Mar 1, 2010
Best game ever!
This game is great for kids to learn about real life and how it works. After playing this game I will bet that they will think twice about taking advantage of being a child!
by Sylvia Johnston on Dec 30, 2009
the game of life
Good Day, I never laughed or got so excited when playing this game. I truly loved how this game draws you right into it.You really feel like you are in the game,i love the different themes, the color and the players. Far from boring,this one is a winner.We need more games like this one.Thank You.
by edythe wright on Dec 21, 2009
So amusing!
This game is absolutely awsome. The classic board game with a twist. I love how its all in 3D and has mini games you can play. Very amusing and well worth the money!
by Meaghan Racine on Dec 14, 2009
THis game is The Best
I thought the board game was great but I then tried this game and it was so much fun. It starts off as you in a car just out of high school. Then you start by starting your college career or starting your job. After you choose you just start the game, often the game makes you decide stuff like buying car insurance and house insurance. Sometimes life comes along and if you don't have insurance you could lose your home or car by a tree falling. Other times you can get kids or have pets and even get married. I loved the board game but setting up was a pain. Now I don't set up, I just hit play and there isn't too much math. It is easy with the instructions you need, instead of having to look through a million times.
by Bridget on Nov 25, 2009
The Game Of Life
Family friendly and fun for everyone...I'd recommend this to all my friends!
by Katie-lynn Martin on Nov 23, 2009
i loved it!
This was an awesome game compared to the other less detailed and boring ones. It kept me hooked. if I had the extra money I'd purchase it. It's good for both adults and kids.
by Tiffany on Nov 23, 2009
The game of life
The best game I have played in two years.When I played it, I played with my brothers. By far the best game on the internet.
by tyler wyman on Nov 20, 2009
Amazing Game !
Hi, my fiancé and I started playing this game 4 weeks ago and we are still enjoying it as if it was the first time playing it! It is entertaining, fun and you can play with more than one player! If I were you, I wouldn't at all think twice about buying this, it is simply amazing .
by Valerie on Nov 16, 2009
Great family fun
My 9 year old asked me to play with her....now I can not stop. Love it love it Love it!
by terra on Nov 16, 2009
The Epic Game of Life
I downloaded this game (the free version) and I absolutely loved it! The animation is good and there are a bunch of new twists, unlike the actual board game. If I could buy this I definitely would. This game is epic, I say go for it!
by Mariah Medford on Nov 13, 2009
LIFE
I love this game. I bought it on cd-rom when I was 7. I'm 23 now and I'm so addicted I have to buy it on all my pc's.
by Dollie on Oct 11, 2009
The Game Of Life
I think this game was pretty fun. I played it for I don't know how long. I really enjoy getting married, buying a house, and choosing your own job. I've played a lot of other versions but I would have to say that this is by far the best. Enjoy the game everyone.
by Bob on Oct 10, 2009
awesome game
this game is awesome. i loved it as a kid and love it on the pc. thanks
by monica bowlyow on Sep 24, 2009
the game of life
This game is so awesome I could play it all day, but I can't. Still I love the animations and everything about it. I love it so much i think I'm going to buy the full version
by Dylan on Sep 22, 2009
Fun Game
This game gives you two different options of play. It brings an exciting twist to the classic board game.
by Tyler Wyngaard on Sep 19, 2009
The Game of LIFE
I think this game is absolutely astounding. I am 16 years old and I never have time to play any games but this one is not any ordinary one! It's truly a game for any age group and it is so much fun to just look at all the animations. The price is worth it because of how entertaining it is. There's not one thing I'd change about it. My favorite thing about The Game of LIFE are the animations, the people and the cars. The animation is really well-done. My first time playing it was at the age of 7...since then I have been obsessed!
by Ashley Hailo on Sep 18, 2009
Life
It is the best game ever! I tried the free trial and we had a blast.. It is definitely a game I want to get.
by Megan on Sep 15, 2009
FUN FUN FUN
This game is fun and is very simulating. It is well planned out and really reminds me of the board game.
by Aaron Markin on Sep 5, 2009
best game ever
This is one of the most memorable games I ever played, the animations are absolutely hysterical and the graphics looks great.
by Nick on Sep 4, 2009
Amazing fun for the family!!!
This game is amazing!!! It's fun and perfect for the whole family to play! I recommend for all people to play!
by Mimis on Sep 1, 2009
Awesome!!
This game is so fun,and it works great! I played this a few years back,and I still love it! The graphics are really good and the mini animation clips are a lot of fun to watch also. The time and price for the full version is all worth it..I recommend anyone who loves this game to download this version, it's the best!
by Shanna Anderson on Aug 28, 2009
Amazing...
Life is hands down my favorite board game so I am so excited it was brought to life on the computer! The graphics, sound, and general whole is amazing. It fits together perfectly! In fact my only complaint is how long it takes to download. But anyway here is a huge HURRAH to the makers of this game.
by Nicole on Jul 25, 2009
Really Impressed
I downloaded this game after I lost the pieces to my Life board game. I was really impressed with the gameplay and now my sons and I play this all the time. Definitely worth a download.
by Keenon Tavares on Jul 24, 2009
excellent
Playing the game of life on a board is real fun, but it's really an enchanting experience playing it on the PC. Wow, what a game is all I can say about it. Hats off to its creators. It is a wonderful game to be played with the family. I like it more than the original version on the board.
by sushmepratiksha on Jul 16, 2009
amazing game for the young and old
You start off by picking who you are and your car color. You can play by yourself, with a computer opponent or with friends, or a combo of the above. Animations, such as your spouse trampolining into your car and winking, add flavor to this game. You are given a chance to get a boring life card (in the classic game) or a chance to play a mini game. Just watch out for the skunk!!!! As you are playing you can click on your piece to see your family and house if you have them. Enjoy the fact that your kids bear a "striking" resemblance to you or your husband. To add spice you can take revenge on your opponents which allows for the "loser" to win. This is a great game for young and old. The cartoons are adorable and the music is appropriate without being distracting. My favorite part is that the winner gets "to fly off to parts unknown" as we are treated to a flight scene.
by R. Schwei on Jun 26, 2009
Great Game!
I've played this game since I was young and have always loved it. It is a great twist on the original board game with good graphics and hilarious scenes. It is a great family game.
by Kitty on Jun 24, 2009
Love the Game of Life
This is the best game that I have ever played. It's fun and the kids enjoy it too! I would recommend this to anyone who likes interactive games. This game has great graphics and choices for life. You can choose to go to college or take another route, and start your career. The enhanced play gives you more options to win money! You can take revenge on your competitors and make them pay your salary! I could play this game all day!
by Lavada Harris on Jun 21, 2009
Love this game!!!
Hi, My name is Hayyan Abdullah. I love playing The Game Of Life and it is the best game I have ever played as I love playing games of real life experience or in which there is a career and we have some tasks.{something to do]. This game has 50 levels of real life experience and is very addictive. Once I sit like for 60 minutes it's like 60 days for me. I have not played the full version of it but it's my dream to play the full version and enjoy all of the features. I recommend all of you gamers to experience the ultimate game of life. This game is also very similar to your beloved game virtual villagers so I say you should at least try playing this one. It is worth downloading and it does not require much time to download even if you are using an internet speed of 256 kbps. It's good for everyone.
by Hayyan Abdullah on Jun 5, 2009
Love it
I have been playing the game of LIFE since I was a kid, and I have always loved it. Now that it is on the computer just makes it so much more easier to enjoy it. You don't have to run out to the store just to find out that they may not have any. All you have to do is go home, sit down at the computer, and it's all right there at your fingertips. And, as an added bonus, you get really funny little animations during it as well. Extremely fun game. I recommend for everyone.
by Andrew Fowler on May 24, 2009
I played this for the PS1 back in the day
My sister, brother, and I used to play this game on our original PlayStation when we were smaller, and it was an absolute blast. We played it so much, our disc copy actually warped, and we were heart-broken to find out it went out of print. This is the exact same game, and since we're all older and have computers and understand the joys of networking, we pitched in and bought it, and it's just like old times. BUY IT!! PLAY IT!! So fun!
by Rebecca on Apr 13, 2009
Best game
This is the best game in the world and i hope everyone can try it. I had a lot of fun. It made me feel like i was really in the game. I know you will love the game.
by Bob Chag on Sep 26, 2008
Board Board Board
If you want something to do and you love the the board game of life then you will love this game. It is the closes game i have found to the board game. The fun part is you can play over and over again without calling your friends up. You can just play by ourself with multipule computer people. Amazing is the only way to put this game. I just can't stop playing. I have spent about four hours just playing today. If this does not get you, then try to imagine detail people that just seem to pop out of the screen. Also building look like you just took a picture of a street. The reality is what bring the fun to the game. The the voices are what you would hear in a funny cartoon. The game is just addicting. To ask, what would you if you could live a life to see if you like the life you want to live? Would you download the game? Would you choose a doctor, vet or an artist? Get the game so you can try a new life or just play the life you have just to see if you picked the right life.
by Erin L. Fox on Sep 23, 2008
LOVE IT!!!
I LOVE THIS GAME. Even growing up it was fun. It is better than playing the original board game. A lot of graphics and you can really get into it
by Shelly on Sep 5, 2008
I REALLY love this game!!
I really love this game!!! I think it's the best game ever!! I should tell you that time ago, I used to play the classic board game, and I was so addicted that didn't feel tired of playing it again and again. I like this game very much because I think that it's the only game that show the life in a board game. I mean, you can experiment so different types of life in a game! There are many situations of real life that you can live by playing this game. In one game you can be a millonaire artist with a beautiful house and children... I mean, a really delicious life! but in other cases, when the luck isn't on your favour, you can experiment a kind of life not so good... In conclusion, I like this game beacause of everything, so I will tell you that this is the best game ever!!!! I love it! I TELL YOU SHOULD PLAY IT! RIGHT NOW!
by Anonymous on Sep 1, 2008
awesome
this game was a lot of fun playing with the whole family on the computer, its not everyday that the family gets together and plays a board game, but this game was a lot of fun, as seeing as it talks to you and it is in three-d.
by Jai on Sep 1, 2008
The game of life
This game I played was The game of Life. This game was very fun and occupied me for a good 30 minutes. It was very fun and worth to install, download and the price. It is also great for any age.The other games I played were less interesting and weren't worth the money. I felt as if i were actually in the game getting married and picking my carrier. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.
by Veronica on Aug 29, 2008
This is a great game
This game is great also the full version is at a very reasonable price i recommend this game you should buy the full version it is great fun and you won't be disappointed so please at least try the game because i know everyone will love it. This game is suitable for all ages and is a family game it does not take long to download which gives you more time to play the rules are easy to understand and the computer version is much more fun than the normal so if your thinking of buying a board game at a shop instead buy the full version of the game of life right here. Please do try it.
by Ellie on Aug 22, 2008
Awesome!
I love the real game, so that makes this even better! It looks like the real game, and so much more!
by Jazmyn on Aug 6, 2008
really life
this game iz really cool! i love how real it is, how you can walk on the streets like a real person and all that. i loved the board game and actually joined a club called 'the game of life' this game is really realistic but i think you should develop more advanced themes and not completely stick to the original. graphics are preety good but can be improved with a Hm11.7 lens. hope to see more about it soon!
by cynthia mbuthia on Jul 31, 2008
I loved the game of life
I enjoyed playing this game because you get to experience the ups and downs of life. You pick your character, your car and you decide whether or not to go to college and deal with the consequences of your decisions. I didnt like the bright colours of the squares though because after a while my eyes started to hurt. However i would recommend this game to my friends. I think it is worth the full price and more.
by katherine on Jul 30, 2008
Abosultely great
I love this game and, its a better version than the board game. You will be losing out if you haven't played this game. It's profoundly the best time passing game.
by Naresh Narendran on Jul 27, 2008