That's Life!
2–6 players • 30 min • ages 8+ • Wolfgang Kramer • 2005
- Designer
- Wolfgang Kramer · Michael Kiesling
- Publisher
- Ravensburger
- First published
- 2005
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 8+
How it plays
That's Life! plays 2–6 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
That's Life!, originally published under the German title Verflixxt!, was designed by the renowned board game creator Wolfgang Kramer in collaboration with Michael Kiesling. Released by Ravensburger in 2005, the game emerged during a particularly prolific era for the designers, building on their reputation for creating accessible yet strategically engaging family games. It was designed as a lighthearted tile-placement and movement game centered on the concept of luck versus calculated risk, intended to provide a quick, intuitive experience for players of all ages.
The game received significant industry recognition, most notably earning a nomination for the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 2006. Critics and players frequently praise the game for its deceptively simple mechanics, which force players to make difficult choices about when to claim point-scoring tiles and when to risk moving forward. The design is characterized by its colorful, approachable aesthetic, which has helped it remain a staple in many gaming collections as a gateway game that balances frustration and excitement.
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About That's Life!
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How do you play That's Life!?
That's Life! is a board game for 2–6 players, running about 30 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is That's Life! for?
That's Life! is built for 2–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does That's Life! take to play?
A game of That's Life! is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is That's Life! for?
That's Life! lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed That's Life!?
That's Life! was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. It's published by Ravensburger. The catalog gives its publication year as 2005.
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