The Pursuit of Happiness cover
2015BGG rank #946

The Pursuit of Happiness

by Adrian Abela, David Chircop · Artipia Games

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Players1–4
Time60–90m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is The Pursuit of Happiness?

We all have one common desire: the desire for happiness. As we build our life, taking steps towards the pursuit of happiness, we come closer to the realization that happiness lies in the pursuit. The Pursuit of Happiness is a game in which you take a character from birth and you live the life you always wanted. Using a worker-placement mechanism with time as your workers, you take on projects, you get jobs, you buy items, you establish relationships, you raise families. The possibilities are endless as you live the life you have always wanted. How much will you be able to achieve in just one lifetime during The Pursuit of Happiness?

How it plays

Mechanics

End Game BonusesIncomeOpen DraftingSimulationSolo / Solitaire GameTurn Order: Stat-BasedVariable Player PowersWorker Placement

On the shelf

Categories

Economic

Questions players ask

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