
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,411
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Stretch Run
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2004

1996
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Life on the Farm Board Game is a board game released in 1996 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ev Johnson and Keith Gohl and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Action Points.
Fast 'moo'-ving action + real family-farm mishaps ____________________________ = an 'udder'-ly unpredictable fun farm race game! Created by a real American Farm Family as a FUN spoof of their life on the family farm. Buy more cows, get bigger milk-checks(and more expenses)! Designed to be easy to understand (so you don't have to waste time reading directions) - FUN to play and never boring - so Ages 8 and up can play together - comfortably! The race is on - first to 'Retire' wins! Awarded 3 out of 3 stars from an education review board - Quickly develops critical thinking & money skills. Do you ever get tired of city-life? Now you can just go to your game closet to experience "Life on the Farm"!
Life on the Farm Board Game supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Life on the Farm Board Game is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Life on the Farm Board Game for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Life on the Farm Board Game has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Life on the Farm Board Game belongs to these categories: Animals, Economic, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Action Points. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Life on the Farm Board Game are: Ev Johnson and Keith Gohl. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Life on the Farm Board Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.