The Pursuit of Happiness
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.6 / 5
- Year
- 2015
About the game
The Pursuit of Happiness is a life-simulation worker-placement game where players use time itself as their workers. Taking a character from birth, you pursue jobs, buy items, form relationships, and raise families as you try to build the most fulfilling life possible within a single lifetime.
Hobbli's Notes
A charming, reflective simulation game that repurposes classic worker-placement mechanics to model an entire lifetime. The 'time as workers' concept is a clever thematic touch that sets it apart.
What we like
- Unique time-as-workers thematic mechanism.
- Strong solo mode.
- Reflective, feel-good life-simulation theme.
- Many viable paths to a fulfilling life.
Keep in mind
- Worker-placement conflict can feel low-key for competitive players.
- Moderate complexity may need a full teach.
- The 'life' theme can feel abstract in actual execution.
Who it's for
Fans of life-simulation and worker-placement games, ages 10 and up, in groups of 1 to 4, solo-friendly.
