The Game of Life
Spin the wheel and live a life — college or career, marriage, kids, retirement. Whoever ends richest wins.
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What is The Game of Life?
The Game of Life is Milton Bradley's flagship family board game, originating in 1860 as 'The Checkered Game of Life' and relaunched in its modern 3D-track form in 1960 for the company's centenary. Players drive tiny plastic cars around a winding path, choosing college or career, collecting a spouse and children, and making financial decisions. The player with the most money at retirement wins.
Quick facts
Category
Board Games
Type
Individual
Players
2–6
Where played
indoor
Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Estimated origin
1860, Milton Bradley — 'The Checkered Game of Life'
Olympic
No
Popularity
global
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-24.verified