Life Style
- Designer Christian Raffeiner , Helmut Walch
- Publisher Otto Maier Verlag , Spear's Games
- Illustration Thomas di Paolo
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Life Style revolves around guessing the dreams, hopes, and wishes of other players. The active player ranks image cards according to their preferences, while others try to guess the correct order. Each correct guess earns points, fostering lively social interaction and insight into personal tastes.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for 3 to 6 players aged 16 and up, Life Style is a party game lasting about 60 minutes. It’s easy to learn, requiring no prior experience, making it suitable for casual groups who enjoy social deduction.
How It Works
A player draws a question card and receives four image cards representing possible answers. They arrange these cards by personal preference. Other players vote to guess the order, earning points for each correct position. This voting mechanic drives the interactive gameplay focused on understanding others.
What Makes It Special
Life Style won the Årets Spil Best Adult Game, Essener Feder Best Written Rules, and the Spiel des Jahres "Beautiful Game" special prize in 1990. Designed by Christian Raffeiner and Helmut Walch, it reimplements the game Sympathie, blending deduction and voting uniquely in a party setting.
Awards
1990
Pro
- Encourages social interaction and discussion
- Simple rules with meaningful player engagement
- Award-winning design from 1990
- Ideal for 3 to 6 players with a quick playtime
Contra
- Not playable solo
- Recommended for ages 16 and up
- Limited mechanics focused mainly on voting
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game centers on players’ personal lifestyles and preferences. It has no fixed theme but focuses on social interaction and self-discovery through gameplay.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Observe other players closely and use logical deduction to guess their preferences.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Life Style is designed for 3 to 6 players and does not support solo play.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for a casual game night.
What prior experience do I need?
The rules are straightforward, requiring no previous experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Life Style uniquely combines deduction with voting in a party game format and has won multiple awards.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for players aged 16 and older, more suitable for teens and adults than children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The voting mechanic to guess other players’ preferences is central to gameplay.
Fazit
Life Style is recommended for groups who enjoy social deduction and personal interaction. Best suited for 3 or more players looking for a light yet engaging party game.
