
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,197
- BGG rating
- 4.7
Ultra Ducks
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1998

2018
Rules assistance for The Game of Life: Quarter-Life Crisis
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The Game of Life: Quarter-Life Crisis is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Simulation.
In The Game of Life: Quarter Life Crisis board game you move around the board earning - and losing - money as you race to be the first to pay off your $500K soul-crushing debt. What milestones might you encounter in this hilarious adult parody edition of The Game of Life game? You'll pay the consequences of some pretty outrageous situations such as finding a photo of Grandpa's toe fungus, dropping your phone in the toilet, or calling in sick to binge-watch. You might even get a new job, get a divorce, or get a botched tattoo! Who will be the first player to find for relief from their crippling debt to win the game? Get ready to laugh out loud when you break out The Game of Life: Quarter Life Crisis adult board game at parties and large and small get-togethers with friends.
The Game of Life: Quarter-Life Crisis supports 2–4 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 The Game of Life: Quarter-Life Crisis is 30–45 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 The Game of Life: Quarter-Life Crisis for ages 12 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.
The Game of Life: Quarter-Life Crisis 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.
The Game of Life: Quarter-Life Crisis belongs to these categories: Humor and Economic. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Simulation. 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 catalogue lists The Game of Life: Quarter-Life Crisis 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.