Think You’ve Played The Game of Life? Think Again

The Game of Life 2 is a life simulator board game, based on the Hasbro classic, The Game of Life, and it’s available now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S! It’s a bright, fun, new interpretation of the original that brings the gameplay and life choices up-to-date for a younger, modern audience. So, whether you’re a veteran of the crossroads, or brand new to the game, there’s plenty to discover and enjoy!

The Game of Life is a much-loved title played by millions of families around the world, and The Game of Life 2 has received an amazing reception. Millions are now playing across multiple platforms, and we‘re here to share some of the choices they’re making!

In the original board game, the aim is to reach the end with the most money. However, in our modern world the drive to “get rich” is often balanced by the need for a healthy lifestyle. So, in The Game of Life 2, you can choose to earn points for wealth, happiness, and knowledge. 

So far players have chosen:

• 24% Wealth
• 34% Knowledge
• 42% Happiness

Perhaps these choices reflect our modern world, or they could be the result of players prioritising fun choices in-game. The important thing is, you get to own your journey!

One of the original mandatory Stop spaces is right in front of the Chapel, where you get married. There’s no choice, it’s marriage or game over. So, in The Game of Life 2, we decided to make this optional. So far:

• 39% Stay single
• 61% Get married

Another essential action in the original game is having children. When you land on a baby space, you must add a child to your car. We decided to interrupt this pattern by making “having babies” a clear choice, with the option to adopt pets instead! So far:

• 43% have chosen pets
• 57% have chosen babies

As for new career options, the top choices are:

• Robotics Engineer
• Astronomer
• Chef

And when it comes to the “Dream House”, it seems most players are opting for “detached” or “remote”, with the most popular choices being:

• Mansion
• Forest House

Of course, we’ve kept some of the traditional choices, and going to College is still coming out as the most popular option vs. going straight into a career. All those Astronomers and Robotics Engineers are planning ahead!

• 20% Career
• 80% College

When it comes to the end game, the original gave you the choice of two retirement homes. In The Game of Life 2, you can choose to continue your journey and fulfill your “bucket list”. And it seems people are happy to embrace the adventure:

• 42% Retirement
• 58% Bucket List

Another new addition that has really shaken up gameplay is an extra “second chance” crossroad later in the game. If you want, you can put off getting married or going to college or investing in a home. If you don’t go to College at the beginning, you can go later, or go back and get a Masters! These changes have significantly changed the way players approach the game. Instead of feeling locked-in to set expectations and a single goal, the new ways to win, second chances, and added choices make the whole experience more representative of our modern times. The Game of Life 2 includes cross-platform multiplayer, so you can join your friends and family on their preferred device or console. We’re delighted with how players have been making the most of every choice, and we can’t wait for you to make lives of your own on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S!

The Game of Life 2

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Prepare to live a thousand lives in The Game of Life 2, the award-winning official sequel to the classic board game played by millions around the world. Gather your friends and family and dive into a bright, fun 3D world bursting with adventure! The Game of Life 2 base game has everything you need to get started: The Classic World board 3 x outfits unlocked 3 x avatars unlocked 2 x vehicles unlocked 3 x additional outfits to unlock 3 x additional avatars to unlock 2 x additional vehicles to unlock Plus, as an added bonus, you get two free worlds to play in – the Fairytale Kingdom World and the Haunted Hills World! Each contains a new board, three unlocked outfits, three unlocked avatars, two unlocked vehicles, and eight additional unlockables (three more outfits, three more avatars and two more vehicles). Spin the iconic spinner and set off on your life journey. You’ll be presented with decisions at every turn, altering your life path. Will you go to college immediately or drive straight into a career? Will you get married or stay single? Have kids or adopt a pet? Buy a house? Make a career change? It’s up to you! Earn points for choices that bring you Knowledge, Wealth and Happiness. Win rich, maximise your Knowledge or Happiness, or go for a healthy mix of all three and come out on top! HOW TO PLAY THE GAME OF LIFE 2: 1. When it’s your turn, spin the spinner to travel along your life path. 2. Depending on the space you land on, you’ll experience different life events and choices, such as buying a house, collecting your salary, or drawing an Action card! 3. At crossroads, you’ll have to make big life decisions, so choose wisely! 4. Your turn ends; it’s the next player’s chance to spin the spinner! FEATURES – CUSTOMISE YOUR CHARACTER – Choose between the pink, blue or the purple peg. Select an outfit and make your peg your own. Browse a selection of cars, bikes and scooters and find a ride to suit your style. – NEW WORLDS – Live life in enchanted worlds! Every new world features new outfits, vehicles, jobs, properties and more! Buy worlds separately in-game, or buy the Ultimate Life Collection to unlock them all! – UNLOCK NEW ITEMS – Unlock new outfits and vehicles by playing the game and earning rewards! CROSS-PLATFORM – Join your friends and family, whether they’re on PC, another console, iOS or Android. Live every life you’ve ever dreamed of in The Game of Life 2 – play today!