How to Play the Game of Life
The Game of Life has been around since the early '60s, and is meant for 2 to 6 players, although variants exist for up to 10. The original version of the game was developed as early as 1860. Choices you make in the game can change how rich you are at the end of your journey--and who can argue with nifty plastic buildings to call home when the game is over?
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Instructions
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Set up the game board by placing the various components in their respective spots. The houses go around the board, and the spinner in the large receptacle near the starting point. Place them carefully as it is possible to bend the board too far and tear it.
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Choose your color (in the form of a car) and insert your peg in the car and place it at the beginning. Boys can choose blue pegs, while girls can choose pink.
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Spin the spinner to see who goes first. Play then proceeds clockwise from whoever went first (in other words, to the left).
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Spin the spinner to begin moving. Move the number of spaces indicated by the spinner. At the beginning of the game you'll need to choose a path: the career path is shorter but you are less likely to get a high paying job, while the college path places you immediately in debt but you have a better chance of getting a high paying job.
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Move around the board in order, playing the directions on the spaces as you land on them. Some require you to pay out money for services, while others give you bonuses to your car (children and a spouse, for example).
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Choose which final path to take once you've reached the end of the board. If you have lots of money on hand, then consider heading to the Millionaire's Estate. If you're a little strapped for cash, take the road to the Countryside Acres.
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Determine the winner by counting up the final resources. Whoever has the most money wins!
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Tips & Warnings
Since the Game of Life requires a lot of random chance for play, don't expect to employ a lot of strategy.
Play with the intention of being "good," as the game rewards you for better behavior. Pay the money it requires to invest in some of the spaces like "Clean up Litter" depending on the version of the game you're playing.
The small parts included in the Game of Life are choking hazards, so children under the age of 4 should be monitored at all times when they play.
