Smile Life

A lighthearted life-simulation card game where you chase happiness while your friends try to ruin it.

πŸ‘₯ 2–6 players⏱ approx. 60 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min12+
β˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #13,719

Who it's for

Groups who like light set-collection games with a social, slightly mischievous edge, where messing with a friend's plans is part of the fun.

Not for you if…

You want a game with real strategic depth or long-term planning β€” the appeal here is thematic and social, not tactical.

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Vibe's take

Breezy but a bit backstabby β€” you're mostly managing your own hand of life events, with the occasional card aimed straight at derailing someone else's plans.

About this game

Smile Life is a card game about building the happiest life you can, one event at a time. Cards represent the milestones and setbacks of a lifetime β€” romance, money, family, studies, career β€” and you're racing to collect the ones that add up to a fulfilling life before your rivals can sabotage it. Everyone draws, plays, and discards until the deck runs dry, and whoever's stacked up the most smiles by then wins.

Life-event set collectionLove, money & career cardsFriendly sabotage mechanics
By the numbers

Players

Best at 3, 4, 6 playersWorks with 3–6

Duration

20–60 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

1.3 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #13,719

195 ratings

Published

2018

Language

Moderate text