The Game of Life
PlayStation · 1998
About this game
The Game of Life is a board game based on the classic board game of the same name. 2 to 6 players (local and internet play is supported, as well as computer players) will compete against each other to retire with the most money, traveling around the game board to see where life takes them.
Player customization is included; players can set the car they drive and their appearance.
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Games can be saved and loaded.
Options include animations that play when moving or landing on spaces, as well as the narration and background music.
The game includes two modes.
Classic mode is designed to be a faithful recreation of the board game.
Enhanced mode replaces the LIFE tiles with "Life's Little Games", which are gameshow-style minigames. (For example: uncover spaces with hidden money, but if you hit a skunk space, all winnings will be lost; or move a trash can to catch falling balls.) It is possible for these spaces to be worth double, triple, or more.
It is also possible that the winnings can be taken from another player instead of the bank.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks The Game of Life for PlayStation with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding The Game of Life to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This PS1 release dates back to 1998.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €36.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €36.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-06 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.83 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.60 |
| 2026-07-06 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.44 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.42 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.72 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €35.85 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.59 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €35.85 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.44 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.42 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.99 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.59 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.72 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.14 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.35 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.43 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Game of Life has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Game of Life worth?
The Game of Life for PlayStation is currently worth €16.60 loose, €12.24 complete in box, and €33.35 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Game of Life rare?
The Game of Life has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Game of Life?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For The Game of Life, loose is €16.60 and CIB is €12.24 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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