The Game of Life Twists & Turns is a version of the classic The Game of Life board game, released in 2007. In this game, players try to get the most life points by going on different pathways. One big difference from the original game is that players now use an electronic device called LifePod instead of money. The game uses an electronic life pod instead of money, and players earn points based on their life experiences and wealth.
The game consists of a game board, an electronic Life pod, a rule book, 1 quick rules card, 4 player scorecards, 20 arrow clips, 4 cars, and 84 life cards. The objective of the game is to earn as many Life Points as possible by accumulating wealth and life experiences. The player with the most Life Points at the end of the game wins.
The Game of Life Twists and Turns Rules
The game board is divided into four areas, which are: “Learn it”, “Live it”, “Love it”, and “Earn it”. Players can move into any area they choose to pursue. They take turns going on vacation, buying houses, and having careers.
The game includes the Automated Life Pod, which helps players track time and manage money, houses, cars, and family matters. Instead of cash, players use colored Visa cards.
Game Play
In The Game of Life Twists & Turns, players spin the wheel and move ahead of the indicated number of spaces. If another player already takes the space, they move to the space just ahead of that player.
Players then read the space and follow the instructions. If they stop at a space with a red stop sign beside it, they must pay travel expenses of $20,000. Players can also add Life Points indicated by the space.
Features
The game also includes an auction feature where players can take away $10,000 to $100,000 from their account and press Chance. When they get a 1 or 2, they add twice the amount that was taken and if they get a 0, they lose the auction. The Life Card can be drawn if the players don’t want to bid in the auction.
Winning
At the end of the game, the player with the most Life Points wins. The first player’s Visa Game Card goes into the Life Pod, which converts everything on the card into Life Points. Players leave the card in the life pod until the Life Point total flashes on the screen.
How to Play The Game of Life Twists and Turns
The Game of Life: Twists & Turns is a modern version of the classic board game life, where players can test-drive different lives, make their own choices, and experience the twists and turns of real life.
Setup:
- Each player chooses a car token and places it in the starting space.
- Each player receives a LIFE pod, which is used to track time and manage money, houses, cars, and family matters.
- The Career Card and Salary Card decks are shuffled and placed face-down near the game board.
- The Action Card deck is also shuffled and placed face-down.
Gameplay:
- The game is played in turns, on your turn, spin the spinner and move your car token along the track according to the number that it spins.
- Follow the instructions on the space you land on, which may involve making choices, taking actions, or receiving rewards or penalties.
- Use the LIFE pod to manage your money, houses, cars, and family matters. The LIFE pod has buttons and a screen to help you keep track of your resources.
Career and Salary Cards:
- When you land on a Career space, you have the option to draw a Career Card. You can choose to accept the career or decline it.
- Each Career Card has a starting salary and potential future salaries. You can decide to switch careers during the game.
- Salary Cards are used to determine your income when you land on a Payday space.
Action Cards:
- Action Cards are drawn when you land on an action space or when instructed by other cards or spaces.
- Action Cards may require you to perform certain actions, make choices, or receive rewards or penalties.
Life Tiles:
- Life Tiles are earned throughout the game by landing on certain spaces or completing specific actions.
- Life Tiles represent different life experiences and can have positive or negative effects on your gameplay.
Retirement:
- The game continues until all players have reached the Retirement space.
- Players calculate their final wealth based on their money, houses, cars, and Life Tiles.
Quick Overview
Travel around the game board and experience all that LlFE has to offer! Visit the four game board sections, or focus on just one. Buy a house, buy a car, and start a family. The choices are yours. Along the way, things will happen. These things could give you money or LlFE Points, or they could take them away. At the end of the game, the LlFEPod will automatically convert everything you own (including cars, houses, and cash) into LlFE Points. The player with the most points wins!
