the games of life

Time to realize that life is just a game...I hope you will play this little game with me Here's an example (copy this and then add your own game):

1.  The playing field:

2.  Objective

3.  Number of players

4.  Game play

5.  Deciding the winner.  

1.  The playing field:     The supermarket

2.  Objective         To get the products you need and to get out of the playing field

3.  Number of players         Variable number of players decided by time of day, size of playing field, popularity of store, among many other minute details.

4.  Game play        

     Enter the playing field.         

If you have a list, look for the signs indicating where your products are.  If not, start at one side of the field and work your way to the other side.  You do not have to follow this rule in order to play the game

         Find your products on the shelves and attempt to retrieve them.  If another player is in your way, you may try asking politely for them to move.  Don't forget, other players may not want to make your game play easier.  In this case you have two options.  1.  Wait for them to move along the playing field, or 2.  Push them out of the way with verbal or physical abuse.  Also remember that finding the products with the lower money designations may benefit your resources, but may not be the quality of the higher designations.

         As you get your products you can either carry them in your hands, or use a shopping cart to hold them all.  Remember, a shopping cart can hold more items, but will slow you down as you make your way through the playing field.  Of course there is the option of using your pockets, but if caught you could be penalized, and taken out of the game.

         When you have all the products you need, make your way towards the exits.  You will have to choose a register to purchase your items.  You must carefully weigh your options by noting how many players are in line in front of each register, How many products each of those players are attempting to purchase,  how fast the register operator moves, and even the registers proximity to the exits.  Again, you can choose to bypass the register and head straight for the exits, but again, if you get caught you will be penalized, and taken out of the game.

          If you get to a register, you must put your products on the sorting conveyor belt.  Your products will be tallied, and you will be asked to "pay" for the items.  You may use cash, or if available, credit/debit cards or checks.

         Once you have done that, you will receive a paper token (receipt) signifying that you have paid for your items.

         The game is over when you have maneuvered yourself, your products, and your cart (if applicable)  out of the exit doors.

5.  Deciding the winner

         This game can be played once, or you can keep score.  If you are on a budget, getting out of the store quickly may not be as important as using minimal resources (money) to get your items outside of the store.  If you're on a schedule, getting out of the store quickly without upsetting your schedule, can declare you the winner.  If you have enough items to satisfy your needs until your next game, you win.