
Much like an actual board game, every playthrough is different.

There are four ways to play-single player, pass and play, online multiplayer, and multiplayer with friends. You roll to move and take an action or accept your fate with each roll. Much like the original board game, gameplay in The Game of Life 2 is rather straightforward. Both small additions make The Game of Life 2 more inclusive and welcoming to all identities and types of families. Secondly, when you land on an adoption space, you can choose to adopt either a baby or a pet. Firstly, instead of limiting players to pink (female) or blue (male) ‘pegs’ to represent themselves and their spouse, this title adds a third purple peg option for those who identify as non-binary. The Game of Life 2 is far more progressive than its board game predecessor, is allowing for diverse identities and lifestyle choices. Along with interesting new careers, the game also offers realistic life events and actions that are unique and relevant in the present day. Seeing jobs that you have an interest in is certainly appealing when playing a life simulation.


These new careers widely range from creative, hands-on, service, and STEM jobs, giving quite the variety. The Game of Life 2 comes packed with new careers and opportunities that make sense for today’s world. If the Hasbro board game was perfect for sitting around a table with friends or family, then the mobile sequel by Marmalade Game Studio is perfect for today’s socially distanced world. Anyone who played the original board game as a child will recognize the intricate weaving of the classic family game and an upbeat, in your pocket version of this adventurous life simulator. Nostalgia is a key aspect of The Game of Life 2.
