The Game of Life: Spongebob Squarepants Edition (2004)

About this game

The Game of Life, this time with a Spongebob theme! In The Game of Life (40th Anniversary Edition), players Roll and Move their way through life while competing to retire with the largest amount of money. In this version, player spin the wheel at the beginning of each turn and move game pieces around Bikini Bottom. Rules have been adapted to reach a younger audience. While players may still go to college, make career choices, rent a home or pay expenses, the impact of choices has been decreased and pets are now acquired instead of families. Players may also enter raffles to win prizes. Once all players have reached the Shady Shoals Rest Home, the player with the highest net worth wins.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.6/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 7 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.