The Game of Life in IOS

Hasbro's classic board game

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

90/100

The Game of Life on iOS is a masterful digital translation of the Hasbro classic that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Marmalade Game Studio has gone beyond a simple port, creating a fully realized 3D world where the game board literally comes to life. The animations are charming, and the transition from the physical spinner to the tactile screen-swipe feels remarkably natural. It’s one of those rare board game adaptations where the digital version might actually be more enjoyable than the physical one because it handles all the tedious math and setup for you.

What truly elevates this version is the depth of its multiplayer options. Whether you're playing locally with family via 'pass and play' or matching with players globally, the connection is stable and the pace is snappy. The addition of 'Fast Mode' is a stroke of genius for mobile play, providing a shorter experience with different victory conditions for when you only have ten minutes to spare. It’s a polished, vibrant, and wholesome experience that proves classic gameplay never goes out of style.

Reviewed on: Mon Feb 24 2025
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Dinsun Review

The Game of Life is exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a faithful, if slightly overly-animated, version of the board game. The AI is competent enough, but the game is fundamentally based on luck, which can be grating in a digital format.

It’s a safe choice for a family gathering around an iPad, but as a 'game,' it’s a bit shallow for my tastes. The production values are high, but the constant animations can make a single round drag on far longer than it should. It’s a nostalgic trip, but I’d rather play a game with actual strategy.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Faithful to source material
  • Good local multiplayer
  • High-quality 3D visuals
  • Entirely luck-based
  • Animations take too long
  • Limited replayability solo

Technical Report

Performance: Well-optimized; smooth animations.

Accessibility:
  • Voiceover support
  • Large text

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a digital board game to play with your children.

Skip if: You want a game where skill determines the outcome.

Similar Games:
  • Monopoly
  • Clue

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPad Air (M2)
  • Playtime: 5 hours
  • Status: Retired as a Millionaire

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.2.2Mon Mar 18 2019

Hello Game of Life players!

We have issued some fixes to make your game more stable.

Enjoy!


MAKE CHOICES, GET PAID, OR LOSE IT ALL!

Attend college, accept a job and play minigames in this interactive app that is fun for the whole family. Watch as board piece characters come to life and make their way through the various stages of life on this spectacular, 3D animated reworking of the familiar physical board.

PLAY MULTIPLAYER ONLINE!

The Game of Life features a new, unique and much-anticipated multiplayer mode. Online matchmaking lets you play in a whole new way online. Match and play against other online players as you all spin and race in the direction of the last yellow tile; retirement.

THIS GAME FEATURES:

• ONLINE MULTIPLAYER - Match with other players and race to the final yellow square

• LOCAL PLAY - Play with up to three friends on one device

• FAST MODE - A new, shorter game mode where you will be faced with a different victory condition!

• MINIGAMES - Put your skills to the test and compete head-to-head in a variety of minigames

• CHAT - Send players expressive emoticons during online matches

THE GAME OF LIFE is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. © 2016 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).

Go check out our new game, THE GAME OF LIFE 2! Get more choices and more freedom in this official contemporary sequel!

MAKE CHOICES, GET PAID, OR LOSE IT ALL!

Attend college, accept a job and play minigames in this interactive app that is fun for the whole family. Watch as board piece characters come to life and make their way through the various stages of life on this spectacular, 3D animated reworking of the familiar physical board.

PLAY MULTIPLAYER ONLINE!

The Game of Life features a new, unique and much-anticipated multiplayer mode. Online matchmaking lets you play in a whole new way online. Match and play against other online players as you all spin and race in the direction of the last yellow tile; retirement.

THIS GAME FEATURES:

• ONLINE MULTIPLAYER - Match with other players and race to the final yellow square

• LOCAL PLAY - Play with up to three friends on one device

• FAST MODE - A new, shorter game mode where you will be faced with a different victory condition!

• MINIGAMES - Put your skills to the test and compete head-to-head in a variety of minigames

• CHAT - Send players expressive emoticons during online matches

THE GAME OF LIFE is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. © 2016 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.


Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 31763 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Attend college, accept a job, and play minigames in this interactive app that features a 3D animated reworking of the classic Hasbro board game. Play with friends in local multiplayer mode or match with players online. The game includes a new Fast Mode for shorter sessions and various life paths to explore.

Features

1

Online Multiplayer

2

Local Pass & Play

3

Fast Mode Gameplay

4

3D Animated Board

5

Minigames

Tips

Promotion Videos

THE GAME OF LIFE 2 – Fourth Year Anniversary Stream! - YouTube

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