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The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

Designed byAdrian Abela•Published byArtipia Games

Rank
262
in All-Time
Total Points
1,340 pts
Borda count scoring

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 …

Published
2015
Players
1-4
Play Time
60-90 min
Weight
2.58 / 5
BGG Rating
7.2View on BoardGameGeek

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Rank3
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Board Game Empire
Amanda
Dec 5, 2025
Rank3
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UrGamingTechie
Dec 5, 2025
Rank5
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Game Court
Pat
Dec 18, 2023
Rank13
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Dice on a Hill
Jul 1, 2024
Rank15
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Board Games For Two
Joe
Dec 18, 2025
Rank15
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Man vs. Meeple
Jeremy
Jul 22, 2022
Rank18
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Boardgames with Niramas
Josef
Oct 14, 2022
Rank19
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Boardgames with Niramas
Andreas
Dec 1, 2022
Rank20
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Table Talk
Apr 17, 2023
Rank21
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When Harry Met Board Games
Harry
Dec 5, 2025
Rank24
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The Broken Meeple
Luke Hector
Feb 11, 2025
Rank25
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Rahdo Runs Through
Rahdo
Dec 5, 2025
Rank33
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BG Port HK
Andy
Jun 10, 2024