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The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness 2015

Design Adrian Abela , David Chircop Art Panayiotis Lyris Publisher Artipia Games
7.1 /10
BGG rating
#958
BGG rank
2.6
Weight
1–4
Players
3
Best at
60–90
Minutes
12
Age
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Expansions & Promos

24 on record
The Pursuit of Happiness: Gratitude Pack 2023 The Pursuit of Happiness: Nostalgia 2023 В погоне за счастьем: KS1 промо – Карты питомцев (The Pursuit of Happiness: KS1 Promo – Pets) 2023 The Pursuit of Happiness: KS Promos 4 2022 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Promo Pack 2022 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Holiday Pack 2021 The Pursuit of Happiness: Out of this World 2021 The Pursuit of Happiness: Camping Activity Promo Card 2020 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Experiences – Maui 2020 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Wakakusa Yamayaki 2020 promo Artipia Games: The Promo Pack 2019 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Experiences 2019 The Pursuit of Happiness: KS Promos 3 2019 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Order From Artipia 2019 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Pool Party 2019 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Run Fair Booth 2019 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Thug Life 2019 The Pursuit of Happiness: Build Time Machine Promo Card 2018 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Perform Magic Promo Card 2018 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Community 2017 The Pursuit of Happiness: Community – Found Animal Promo Card 2017 The Pursuit of Happiness: KS Promos 2 2017 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: KS Promos 2016 promo The Pursuit of Happiness: Space Trip Promo Card 2016 promo

About the Game

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?

Filed Under

Categories
Economic
Mechanics
End Game Bonuses Income Open Drafting Simulation Solo / Solitaire Game Turn Order: Stat-Based Variable Player Powers Worker Placement
Family
The Pursuit of Happiness
Also known as
La Búsqueda de la Felicidad · Cesta za štěstím · W pogoni za szczęściem · La Quête du Bonheur · La Ricerca della Felicità · Das Streben nach Glück · В погоне за счастьем · 행복을 찾아서
BGG ratings
6,290 · geek rating 6.68
BGG data
refreshed Sep 7, 2026

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