It's the Game of Life, Spongebob-style! You know, I am not sure what it is about the Game of Life that kids find so appealing, but they do love to play it. Maybe it's because you get to "play" at doing grown-up things like going to college, getting a job, paying bills, etc., but without the stress, hassle, and responsibility of doing them for real! At any rate, the marriage of the Game of Life and the characters from the Spongebob Squarepants cartoon show would seem to be a match made in heaven. Both of my kids love Spongebob, and honestly, I'm rather fond of the spongy yella fella myself. But you know what? Save your money for the real Game of Life. This Spongebob version just isn't very interesting. There aren't as many options as the original Game of Life, like having children, etc., and unlike other versions where you can steal other people's careers (and salaries!) in this one you basically pick your career and that is it. My children aged 10 and 12 found this game quite boring, frankly, which surprised me a little since they were so excited to get it. And they love the original Game of Life, plus several of the other alternate versions. But this one just doesn't quite cut the mustard. On the good side, I think it would be a good alternative for younger children, as long as there is someone there who can do the reading for them. The game was shorter, and less complicated than the other versions we have played, which wasn't great for myself and my older children, but might be perfect for the younger set (maybe ages 6-8?)
