# The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness is a board game for 1–4 players. It plays in 60–90 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 3. It is rated 7.2 out of 10 by 19 Ludoya reviewers. The cheapest copy in stock is $57.00 (United States).

- **Players:** 1–4 (best with 3)
- **Playing time:** 60–90 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 2.6 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2015
- **Categories:** Economic
- **Mechanics:** Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game, End Game Bonuses, Income, Open Drafting, Turn Order: Stat-Based
- **Ludoya rating:** 7.2 out of 10, from 19 reviews
- **Owned by:** 43 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 160
- **Unique players:** 123

**Designers:** Adrian Abela, David Chircop

**Artists:** Panayiotis Lyris

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eFantasy | 49.99 € | https://www.efantasy.gr/en/products/board-games/326082-board-game-the-pursuit-of-happiness-new-edition |
| Outlet Games | 32.85 € | https://www.outletgames.es/juegos-de-mesa/mas-que-oca/la-busqueda-de-la-felicidad-p-MQO-468.html |
| Magia de Tinta | 37.95 € | https://www.magiadetinta.com/es/juegos/8112-la-busqueda-de-la-felicidad-8437013454667.html |
| Ludifolie | 42.9 € | https://www.ludifolie.com/7703-la-quete-du-bonheur.html |
| Spielezar | 44.9 Fr. | https://www.spielezar.ch/brettspiele/das-streben-nach-glueck |
| Philibert | 51.66 € | https://philibertnet.com/fr/artipia-games/170642-the-pursuit-of-happiness-0700615556434.html |

## Expansions

- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Community](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-community)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Experiences](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-experiences)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: KS Promos](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-ks-promos)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Thug Life](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-thug-life)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Nostalgia](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-nostalgia)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: KS Promos 2](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-community-ks-promos-2)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: KS Promos 3](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-experiences-ks-promos-3)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Space Trip Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-space-trip-promo-card)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Out of this World](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-out-of-this-world)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: KS Promos 4](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-ks-promos-4)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Holiday Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-holiday-pack)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Gratitude Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-gratitude-pack)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Perform Magic Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-perform-magic-promo-card)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Run Fair Booth](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-run-fair-booth)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Build Time Machine Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-build-time-machine-promo-card)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Experiences – Maui](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-experiences-maui)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Pool Party](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-pool-party)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Community – Found Animal Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-community-found-animal-promo-card)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Camping Activity Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-camping-activity-promo-card)
- [Artipia Games: The Promo Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/artipia-games-the-promo-pack)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Order From Artipia](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-order-from-artipia)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Wakakusa Yamayaki](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-wakakusa-yamayaki)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness: Promo Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness-promo-pack)
- [В погоне за счастьем: KS1 промо – Карты питомцев (The Pursuit of Happiness: KS1 Promo – Pets)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ks1-the-pursuit-of-happiness-ks1-promo-pets)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-pursuit-of-happiness)
- [The Pursuit of Happiness in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/the-pursuit-of-happiness)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181687)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-23. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._