For
2
to
4
Players
I
AGES
9+
CONTENTS
Electronic LlFEPod
12
Double-sided Career Cards 4 LlFEPod Reference Cards
4
Skateboard Pawns (with 4 economy and 4 luxury car upgrades)
Travel around the gameboard and experience all that LlFE has to offer! Visit
the four sections of the gameboard or focus on just one. Buy a house, buy
a car, start a family..
happen.
These
them away. At the end of the game, the LlFEPod will automatically convert
everything you own (including cars, houses, and cash) into LlFE Points. The
player with the most points wins!
These rules give you a thorough look into the game.
faster,
game
Refer here
Place the gameboard on a
Give each player a
skateboard and car upgrades. Each player also gets
Reference card.
Divide the Career cards evenly among the players.
Players choose a career and attach that Career card faceup to the scorecard
using the arrow clip. All players start on the lowest step of their career
ladder
Shuffle the LlFE cards and place them facedown next to the gameboard.
Place the LlFEPod next to Player
Visa
ifyou
($5,000).
Game Card with a
.
the choices are yours. Along the way, things will
things could give you money or LlFE Points or they could take
use the Quick Rules
need
more infermation.
Visa
Game Card and the matching colored scorecard,
0001
Card
and the
flat
surface.
1.
(That's the player with the red
as the last 4 digits.)
UFEPod
R&mce cards.
5
arrow clips and a
-4
84
LlFE Cards Quick Rules Card
To
get into the
Visa
Game Cards Gameboard 4 Scorecards
20
Arrow Clips
Players put their skateboards on any START space. You can share
START spaces.
Place extra playing pieceslcards out of play.
After inserting batteries (see page
turn
it
of the LlFEPod to
Decide how many turnslyears you'll play. You can play as many or as few
turnslyears as you'd like. Times estimated are for +player games. A game
with fewer players could take less time. If you are playing for the first time,
it
may take a little longer.
To enter number of turns/years..
1.
Press
3
on the LIFEPod.
2.
Enter the number of years you want to play.
NOTE: To play
press
3
and
3.
Press
on.
10
years = about
15
years = about 1 hour
30
years = about 2 hours
10
years,
3,
NOT
5.
i
1
#8),
use the switch on the bottom
40
minutes
.
3.
Compare totals.The player with the most LlFE Points wins!
1.
Put your Visa Game Card into the LIFEPod.The player whoseVisa Game Card
ends with
2.
Press
spinner. (Each player starts with a $5,000 salary. This will increase if you
get promotions.) The LlFEPod also pays your bills, gives you LlFE Pointsfor
life events and calculates the value of your houses and cars. IMPORTANT:
Always press
paid!
the years too quickly.
seconds. Don't miss it!
3.
Which number did the spinner light stop at? Move that number of spaces
around the board.
go in more than one direction.
spun, you can use your turn to move directly to any START space. This ends
your turn. On your next turn, you can start out on a new path.
4.
Follow the instructions for the space you land on (see Gameboard Spaces
on the back of the Quick Rules Card).
IMPORTANT:
7
0001
goes first.
he
LlFEPod automatically pays your salary before spinning the
3at the start of your turn. If you don't, you won't get
If
you take turns in the wrong order, the LlFEPod might count down
TIP: The spinner light stays on for
But follow the arrows; sometimes you can
Instead of moving the number you
STOP at
red
spaces, even if you have moves left!
Follow the instructions, then end your turn.
60
lip: lfyou want
back into the
Each section of the gameboard takes you toa different place in life where
you can do different things to earn money and LlFE Points. The deeper you
go into each section, the
the gameboard spaces, refer to the Quick Rules Card.
There are no loans in this game. Instead, you can go into debt - but at a cost.
Each time you start your tum with a negative account, the LlFEPod will deduct
10%
interest.
to
see
your
LIFEPod
at
any time.
total flash
bigger the rewards. For information on each of
on
the
screen
again,
you
can put
your
card
If you land on or pass over a
the instructions, then continue your turn. This
may happen more than once on your turn!
5.
Enter what you've eamedllost into the LlFEPod and watch your account
change (see
6.
Your turn ends. Take out your Visa Game Card and pass the LlFEPod to the
player on your left. Keep taking turns. When everyone has taken a turn,
the LlFEPod counts down one year!
Play until you have run out of years. The LlFEPod will play a finale.
IMPORTANR
1.
Make sure the first player'sVisa Game Card is in the LIFEPod.
everything on the first player's card into LlFE Points (using a different,
unknown ratio each time you play). Leave the card in the LlFEPod until
the LlFE Point total flashes on the screen. Remember your total!
ENTERISUBTRACT MONEY OR LlFE POINTS on page
The
fintplayeJs card will
be
in
the LlFEPod when
pink
space, follow
this
It
now converts
3).
happens.
There are four events on every LlFE card, one for each section on the board.
card
Draw a
in. Some cards will give you
away. Some may give you promotions or let you do things with other players.
If the card tells you to pick another player, you must pick a player that has
already taken a tum. If you can't pick another player, because no one else
has taken a tum yet, draw another card.
Each career ladder runs from beginner to expert, letting you increase your
earnings as you advance. All players start at the first step ($5,000) and
work their way down.
and read the event next to the icon matching the section you are
UFE Points or money and some will take them
2.
Take turns putting your Visa Game Cards into the LlFEPod and having your
LlFE Points calculated.
When you get a promotion(s), move the arrow clip up your career ladder and
enter your new salary into the
LIFEPod.
1. Press SALARY
2. Enter your new salary. DO NOT press
3.
Press
4.
You'll receive your new salary on your next turn.
Qualifications
You may need a degree or Ph.D. to climb some career ladders.
have the right qualifications, you'll be stuck on the level before the degree
icons unless you go back to Learn
career. Also, some career ladders require
level with
Press CHANCE
land on another promotion (or get one on a card) and try again.
a
+2 Promotions and your new career is risky, press CHANCE3. A 1 or 2 gets
you the promotions.
again.
If
2.
when entering salaries.
m2
If
you don't
It!
and complete your studies or change your
aMlucky break" to advance. Any career
aU?"requires that you take a chance before earning that promotion.
3.
If
you spin a 1 or
If
you spin a 0, you get one more try. Press CHANCE3
you still don't get
it,
2,
you get the promotion.
tough break. Better luck next time.
If
not, you must
If
you land on
If
you land on the car space you can choose to buy a car.There are two cars
for sale. You can own more than one car at a time, but not more than one
of each type.
If
you buy the $10,000 economy car, the LlFEPod automatically adds +1 to your
move and gives you 100 LlFE Points per turn. However, every year your
value decreases by $1,000 and after 10 years,
If
you buy the $50,000 luxury car, the LlFEPod automatically adds +2 to your
200
move and gives you
every year for the first
and increases $5,000 in value every year from then on.
If
you don't want to buylsell a car, draw a LlFE card instead.
BuyingISelling
1.
Press CARS 3.The car icon will flash on-screen.
@
2. Press
(by pressing
to buy or @ to sell.
@
LlFE Points per tum. This car loses $5,000 of
8
years, however; then
Cars
NOW
or
@)
to see their prices/values.
it
disappears off the screen.
it
becomes a classic after 15 years
L
kroi~ through the cars
cats
its
value
Make sure your Visa Game Card is in the LIFEPod.
EnterISubtract Money
1.
Press
()to add or
2. Press
3.
Enter the amount (e.g.
4.
Press
a
EnterISubtract LlFE Points
I.
Press
2. Press
3.
Enter the amount (e.g.
4.
Press
to add or @ to subtract
C)
to subtract
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2)
3.
Press -when you seethe car you want to buylsell. The LlFEPod
charges you the price of the car and highlights
you the value of the car and takes
4.
If you bought a
your skateboard.
If you sold a car and you have
skateboard. To remove the car piece, hold the car by the front tires and lift
the front of the car off.
If
you land on the house space you can choose to buy a house. There are three
houses on the market: the modest
$1,000,000 mansion. You can own more than one house at a time, but not
more than one of each
you earn
100
car:
take the matching car piece and
type.
LlFE Points per turn.
it
off-screen.
no
cars
$200,000,
Each house's value increases
it
on-screen, or
lefk
take the car piece off your
the mid-sized
it
fit
it
onto
$500,000
6%
every year, and
pays
and the
If
you don't want to buy or sell a house, draw a LlFE card instead.
BuyingISelling Houses
4.
They each think of 1 number (from those left) and announce
it.
1. Press HOUSE
2. Press @ to buy and to sell. Now scroll through the houses
(by pressing the @ or
3. Press
charges you the price of the house and highlights
the value of the house and takes
5.
If
you
bought on your scorecard.
If
you sold a house and you have no houses left:
clip from your scorecard.
ETTING MARRIED
Land on a space that lets you get married and
If
you're
1.
Press
2.The LlFEPod automatically subtracts $1,000 from each of the other players
and gives
3.You also get 3,000 LlFE Points now and an additional 1,500 LlFE points on
every turn from now on.
If
you're already married:
1. Press MARRIAGE
2.The LlFEPod subtracts $500 from each of the other players and gives
you as an anniversary gift.
3.You also get 3,000 LlFE points.
Land on a space that lets you have babies and
1. Press BABY
2. Then press 8 to add one baby ore @ to add two babies.
3. Now press
4.
From now on the LlFEPod gives you 350 LlFE Pointsfor each baby you have.
It
also subtracts between 10% and
care is expensive!
8.
The house icon will flash on-screen.
a)
to see their prices and values.
3
when you see the house you want to buy/sell.The LlFEPod
it
on-screen, or pays you
it
off-screen.
bought a house:
--
take the arrow clip and mark the house you
remove the arrow
. . .
not married:
MARRIAGE
8
--.
it
to you as a wedding gift.
5
%.
. .
.
5.
F-
Congratulations! Your family just got bigger.
40%
of
your salary for each baby. Child
*,
0
it
to
5. Press .-The player whose number comes up wins the lottery.
NOTE: KeepUspinning" until you have a winner.
6.
To collect, the winner inserts hislher Visa Game Card. Then give the
LlFEPod to the player whose tum
If
you don't want to play the lottery, draw a LlFE card instead.
1
BUSINESS VENTURESIAUCTIONS
Land on
"BusinessVenturenor"Auction"and
from $10,000 to $100,000.
1. Subtract your investmentlbid from your account.
2. Press CHANCE
If you win, multiply the amount you investedlbid by 2 and add that
to your account.
If you don't want to investlbid, draw a LlFE card instead.
THE
The LlFEPod takes care of all of the details of daily living.
pays your salary and expenses and keeps track of everything you own.
Whenever your Visa Game Card is in the
much money and LlFE Points you have, if you're married and have babies and
which houses and cars you own. Watch your balance change when you enter
money or LlFE
when the game is over.
Each time you play,
your money is worth. A
$120, but you won't know how much while you play. This means that no two
games are ever the same. See the Strategy section for a deeper explanation
of the Money to Life Point conversion and tips on how to maximize your
winning potential.
3
1 or 2 doubles your investment;
0 means you lose.
LIFEPOD
Points.The LlFEPod even counts down the rounds and tells you
it
uses a different ratio to calculate how many LlFE Points
LlFE Point could be worth anything between $80 and
it
is.
you can choose to investbid
E
;
It
spins the spinner,
LIFEPod, look on-screen to see how
If
you are "Trying for a Baby:STOP, even
9
CHANCE
You can have a maximum of two babies per year and nine per lifetime.
already have nine children, then draw a LlFE card instead.
A 0 = no baby.
..
your turn ends; a 1 = 1 baby; and a 2 = twins!
if
you
have moves left and press
U
Land on"lottery"and anyone could hit
1. Remove your Visa Game Card from the LIRPod.
2. Press LOTTERY
amount goes up each time there isn't a winner.
3. You think of 3 numbers (from
,y.
This is how much you could win. The
it
big!
1
to
10) and tell the other players.
If
you
Insert
-\
your game
card
like
this.
Houses
Money
-
LlFE
-
Points
I
Ewrything
Use the number buttons to enter amounts (years, money or
you
do
in
life
Cars
is
shown
Babies
-
Married/
Single
-
Number
of
Years
Left
to
I
may
on
the
men.
LlFE
Points). Most buttons have other uses as well.
5
SALARY
'Tj
-
..
CHANCE
'Y'MARRIAGE
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HOUSE
C'
CAR
-i
Got a promotion? Enter your new salary and move the arrow clip on your career ladder.
Do not
press
$when
Take a Chance. Spin
entering your salary.
0,1
or 2 to discover the outcome.
Get married or celebrate your anniversary and earn lots of LIFE Points.
Buylsell a house.
Buylsell a car. If you buy a car, take a car mover and fit
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-
..
-5.
.
of
years
.
(turns)
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Enter
the number
..;
it
onto your skateboard.
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,-
.a
.-
.
Good
Beeps:The
It
may also play you a tune when something really good happens.
Bad Beeps:
you'll hear a double beep. Don't panic! Press
your Reference card to make sure you're pressing the right buttons.
If the screen goes blank, press
LlFEPod beeps when you press a button or enter money.
If you try to do something that the LlFEPod doesn't understand,
w-
and try again. Check
mj
to wake
it
up.
Changing game length?
It's
easy to change the game length if you want to end the game quickly or
add some extra turns (this can be done at any time during your game).
Make the game shorterllonger:
1.
Make sure everyone has taken the same number of turns.
2.
Press
3
and enter the number of turns you want to play.
3.
Press
w-.
4.
Player
1:
put your Visa Game Card into the LlFEPod and press
What happened
Your balance might not always
could have expenses; or if someone gets married, you could be paying to give
them a wedding present.
How do I know the LlFEPod has registered my moneyRlFE Points?
The LlFEPod beeps and your balance goes up or down when you addlsubtract
money or LlFE Points. If this hasnft happened, you'll hear a double beep and
your total will not change. Press
Want
$
the right
Since
UA
they
in life,
dedsiom,
anywheie
be
is
dint~Slncc thevakre
concern
to
my money?
be
as healthy as you expect. Remember, you
wd
and try again.
win
at
ae6am of LIFE? Here's what you need to know to make
choies
atthe
right times.
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represent
are
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keep
in
mid
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on
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all of the wonderful experiences you can have
more than money in
that
1
UFE
$lBtp
$120
but
of
money
Psi&,
but
they
dtb
game. When making your
Point
equals
an
AVWE of
ycar
won't
know that because each game
is
random, it is always a safer bet to
may
be
harder to
me
$100.
(It
by
than money.
could
Example: all players have taken their last turn. The year-count is
to play an extra five rounds. Remove all cards and enter the new year-count
9
3
(1
year remaining
To end a game:
1.
Make sure everyone has taken the same number of turns.
2.
Press
3
and enter
3.
Press
m-
4.
Player
1:
put yourvisa Game Cardinto the LlFEPod and press
5.
Follow the steps for calculating your score on page
Also, when the game ends, the LlFEPod automatically sells your houses and
cars for their current value, THEN converts your money to LlFE Points using
the secret formula. If
will LOSE LlFE Points
if
you spend most of your time getting LlFE Points during the game,
even
you'll want to have enough money to support your lifestyle and not end the
game in debt.
The following chart summarizes all of the strategic choices you can make in
the game so that you can make them wisely (this excludes all
Tums in thepent deck that can have a dramatic
from your current total based on the secret formula, so
+
5
additional years) into the LIFEPod.
3
3.
2.
you
are in debt after your houses and cars are sold, you
effect
on your plans!)
01.
You want
3
theTwists and
Economy
Luxury
House
Maniage
Kids
Anniversary
Car
Car
Money Money
One-Time Per Turn
-$lO,OOO -10%
-10%
+$I000
per player
-10%
+$500
per player
+$500
per player
of Salary per
kid (up to
of Salary
of Salary
40%)
LIFE
Points
One-Time
LIFE
Points Strategic
Per Turn
1500
350
per kid
Advantage
Some promotions
Some promotions
+1
+2
Value increases
require
it!
require
it!
to average spin
to average spin
6%
per turn
I
EHPANDED
In the game, a college degree costs $20,000 but can more than pay for
itself through
LlFE points, which corresponds to anywhere from $160,000 to $240,000,
depending on the formula used during the game. In real life, experts say
someone with a bachelor's degree will likely
over a lifetime than someone with only a high school diploma.
In the game, a Ph.D. costs an additional $10,000, but some job promotions
require an advanced degree. Check your Career card promotion requirements
before deciding which degree you want. In real life, experts say that
someone with a
earn
likely
lifetime of work.
Sometimes in the game you'll have an opportunity to choose a new career
or start
or reduce your salary initially, but
In real life, the average person holds 10 or more jobs during a lifetime, so
always keep your resume up to date, just in case you want to change jobs
or careers.
On theMLeam It"track, you can earn LIFE Points for leaming creative pursuits
outside a college degree program,
club or leaming sign language. However, you can also lose pointsfor missed
leaming opportunities, like failing auto repair
need to develop practical life skills, such as managing your personal finances,
to handle whatever life throws your way.
$2
over on a new LlFE Path. Doing so may require additional education
TIPS
increased eamings. Plus, you eam a one-time bonus of 2,000
earn about $1 million more
Ph.D. or professional degree (like a lawyer or doctor) will
million to
$3
million more than a high school grad over a
it
may be worth
such as pottery classes, joining a nature
it
to you in the long run.
class. In your own
life,
you'll
Don't buy more car than you can afford. You want to make sure you earn
enough money to support your lifestyle while staying out of debt. At 10%
interest charged each turn, outstanding debt is pretty expensive.
In real life, new cars lose 20% of their value the minute you drive off the lot
and they further depreciate every year. Cars may be a
rarely a profitable investment.
In real life, when buying a car you'll also need to factor in the costs of
insurance, gas, repairs and regular maintenance to know whether or not
you can afford
have higher insurance rates and provide lower gas mileage, making
them more expensive to drive.
In real life, if you can? afford to buy a new car and pay for all the other
related expenses, consider buying a used vehicle, or better yet, using public
transportation until your finances are in sounder shape. Bottom line: Don't
buy more car than you can afford, otherwise you'll lose out on other
things in life.
a
In the game, there are several factprs to weigh when considering what kind
of house to buy and when:
Houses increase 6% in value each year, but they represent a substantial
expense when first purchased
You pay 10% per year on any outstanding debt you carry, so be careful
when buying a more expensive house to make sure you know you can
afford
$100,000 a year to your debt in interest unless you have sufficient
money saved to pay for
it
And remember that larger, more expensive cars often
8
-from $200,000 to $1 million.
i
it.
For example, buying a $1 million dollar house would add
it.
necessity, but they're
-The LlFE Points you earn sometimes far outweigh salary advances, reflecting
the importance of gaining life experience outside a job. For example, one of
800
the Life Cards awards
Keep in mind that in real
marriage, starting a family, health issues and accidents
impact your finanaal stability.
In the game, there are several factors to weigh when deciding what kind
of car to
buj, and when:
If
you have debt, you'll have to pay 10% interest on
take a turn. So carefully consider how much money you might be
losing by buying a car while in debt; you might want to wait and
buy one after you've lowered your debt
At the end of the game, cars are sold for their current value, which
varies depending on their age and make: Economy cars lose
a year in value and luxury cars lose
years you expect to own the car and see if
Luxury cars cost five times as much as economy can but provide twice
as many LlFE Points per turn. Also, luxury cars becomenclassics"after
15 years and increase in value $5,000 a year after that However, don't
forget that both luxury and economy cars reduce your salary by 10%
each
turn.
points for volunteering with your favorite charity.
life,
expected and unexpected events - such as
-
can significantly
it
each time you
$1,000
$5,000
a year. Add up how many
it
makes sense to buy.
Because houses increase in value by 6% a year, higher-priced homes
earn more over time than lower-priced homes. Just be sure to offset
these eamings by any debt you carry.
If you buy an expensive house but later go into debt, consider selling
and buying a cheaper house the next time you land on a House Space.
In real life, keep in mind that when you buy a house you'll need to factor in
the costs of monthly mortgage payments, property taxes, maintenance and
repairs, utilities, furnishings and other expenses to know whether or not
it.
Also,
if
you can afford
or have an adjustable rate mortgage whose interest rate climbs, you could
have a hard time keeping up your payments and might jeopardize being
able to keep the house.
you should lose your job, increase your family size
it
In the game, you earn a substantial number of LlFE Points when you get
married because
life experiences
thereafter. Plus,
you will receive a
LlFE Points.
In real life, marriage provides many advantages as well, including financial
stability. You'll have two incomes to help pay for cars, houses and other
expenses. And married couples have certain legal and tax advantages.
When you marry in real life, it's important to fully understand each other's
financial situation, including previous debts, insurance coverage and
job-related benefits. You'll also want to candidly discuss your future
financial and career goals so that you work together as a team.
In the game, having kids earns you substantial LlFE Points (350 per child
initially and then 350 per kid each year thereafter) and a one-time dollar
amount ($500 per child) because they enhance your quality of life and
provide you with a variety of valuable life experiences.
However, children can also be expensive: Your salary is reduced by 10% per
kid, per year, up to
children you want to have and when you can afford them.
In real life, there are several tax benefits that help parents offset the extra
expenses that come with having children, such as an annual tax credit
for each child and deductions for child care expenses. However, keep in
mind the many additional costs you'll incur by having children, including
additional health insurance, clothing, school and college expenses, etc.
You'll also want to ensure that you have adequate life insurance to
provide for your family
These real life personal finance tips brought to you by
Skills far Life program. Additional
kids and
teachen are available at
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it
enhances your quality of life and helps you gain new
-
3,000 points when you marry, and then 1,500 each turn
if
you land on a Get Married space and are already married,
$50OUanniversary gift"from each player, as well as 3,000
40%.
So, it's important to carefully consider how many
if
you should die.
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BATTERIES
('ln2
l5VAA
or
NOT
INSERT BllTTERlES
Make sure the LlFEPod is OFF. Now loosen the screw on the battery compartment
(located on the underside), and remove the door. Insert
(we recommend alkaline), making sure to align the
the markings in the plastic. Replace the door and tighten the screw.
To Avoid Battery Leakage
Be
sure
and
battery
Do
not mix old
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries;
Always
IMPORTANT: BATTERY
information for future reference. Wries should
an
adult
1)
Always follow the instructions carefully. Use only batteries
specified and be
+
and
-
2)
Do
not
(carbon-zinc) with alkaline batteries.
3)
Remove exhausted or dead batteries from the product.
4)
Remove batteries
a long time.
5)
Do
not
6)
Should
interference, move
(switching off
batteries)
7)
RECHARGEABLE
batteties.
batteries under adult su~ervision. DO
LRB
INCLUDED
CAUTION:
to
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auarantee that
The Game
of
LIFE
QUICK RULES CARD
Setup
Your
Game
1.
Place the gameboard on a .flat surface.
2.
Divide the cards into 3 decks: LIFE cards, Reference
cards and Career cards. Each player takes one Reference
card. Shuffle the LlFE cards and place them facedown next
to the board. Shuffle the Career cards and deal them evenly
to all players. Place extra cards out of play.
3.
Each player gets a scorecard, the matching colored pawns
(skateboard, economy car & luxury car), the matching
Game Card and 5 arrow clips. Place unused pieces out of play.
4.
Place the LlFEPod next to Player
the red Visa Game Card with a
1.
(That's the player with
0001
as the last 4 digits.)
Visa
Twists
LIFE
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&
Cards
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Skateboard
Turnsm
Reference
Cards
Economy
Car
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&
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Career
Cards
'Orecads
Luxury
Car
nd the gameboard and experience all that
I
1
5.
Choose a career and clip that card faceup to
your scorecard. Make sure the arrow clip
points to the starting salary ($5,000). Look
at your career requirements. You cannot be
promoted to the levels that require degrees
until you have met all of the requirements.
+
LlFE
has
love
3
E
a
t'n
Spend time with family and friends. Here you can get married and have children.
It!
bu
won't make much money but you could earn lots
Reach "Get Married" and STOP, even if you have moves left. Now press
a,
then
MARRIAGE
You also get 3,000 LlFE Points now and 1,500 LlFE Points on every turn from
now on! If you're already married, press MARRIAGE
automatically get a
Reach "Try for a Bab "and STOP, even if you have moves left.
NOW press CHANCE
On each turn from now on, the LlFEPod will give you 350 LlFE Points and
subtract between 10% and
your children using the arrow clip on your scorecard.
Land on "Baby Boy" or "Bab Girl" and press BABY Omand
on "Twins" and press BABY
the
LlFEPod will give you 350 LlFE Points and subtract between 10% and
of your salary for each child. Keep track of your children using the arrow clip
on your scorecard.
It
!
Enter the work-force! This is the money-making path!
I.
$500
d
2
0 = no baby
1
=
1 baby! Press BABY
2
=
twins! press
The
other players automatically give you
anniversary gift from each player and 3,000 LlFE Points.
...
your turn ends.
q
BABY
mmmm.
40%
from your salary for each child. Keep track of
6
7
Oand
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of
LIE Points,
17
Il
m.
On each turn from now on,
and you
[ENTER\.
5
7,000.
Land
40%
ve
I
learn
It's all about travel and adventure! A global expedition? A small vacation?
!
Maybe an Auction? Lots of UFE Points await but things could get expensive!
Reach "Pay Travel Expenses," and
Now subtract $20,000 from your account.
Land on or pass over a
number of LIFE Points to your account.
Land on "Auction" and you can choose to bid from $10,000 to
$100,000. Subtract your bid from your account, then press CHANCE
1 or 2 doubles your bid;
0 means you lose.
If
you win, multiply the amount you bid by 2 and add that to your
account.
blank space instead.
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Go
It
only
If
you choose not to bid, follow the instructions for a
to
school! Here are more career and salary opt In some cases,
wq
to mh highersala~ies,
"+
LlFE
STOP,
even
if
you have moves left.
POINTS" space and add the indicated
this
&
it
takes time,.. andputs you in debt!
a.
is the
Land on or pass over
your career ladder (as long as you meet the requirements). Press SALARY
enter your new salary, then
haven't met the requirements, leave your salary where
risky ( with
Anything else and you must leave your salary where
Land on or pass over
your career ladder (as long as you meet the requirements). Press SALARY
your new salary, then
met the requirements, leave your salary where
(with
spin a 0, you get one more try. Press
-
tough break. Better luck next time.
Land on "Business Venturel'and you can choose to invest from $10,000 to
$100,000. Subtract your investment from your account, then press CHANCE
If
you win, multiply the amount you invested by 2 and add that to your account.
If
you choose not to invest, follow the instructions for a blank space instead.
"?"),
"?"),
you must press CHANCE
"+I
Promotion," and move the arrow clip one step up
m,
I1
to give yourself the promotion.
it
is.
you must press CHANCEO. A 1 or 2 gets you the promotion.
it
is.
"+2
Promotions," and move the arrow clip two steps up
IE
to give yourself the promotions. If you haven't
it
is. If your next job
O.
A 1 or 2 gets you the promotions.
CHANCEaagain. If you still don't get
1 or 2 doubles your investment;
0 means you lose.
If
you
If
your next job
m,
is
risky
enter
If
is
,,
you
it,
@i,
Land on or pass over a "PAY" space and subtract the indicated
amount from your account.
Some jobs require you to have a degree.
degree, you CANNOT advance even
on or pass over "Earn Degree," add 2,000 LlFE Points to your account.
Keep track of your degrees using the arrow clip on your scorecard.
Land on or pass over "May Choose a New Career" and you may do
just that. Pick another Career card to replace yours. You start your
new career at the same step you left your old one (the salary may not
be the same, though), provided you meet the requirements for that
career. Changing careers is optional.
Reach "Earn Ph.D!'and STOP, even
LIFE Points to your account and give yourself 1 promotion. ~ee~ track
of your degrees using the arrow clip on your scorecard.
If
you don't have the required
if
you get a promotion.
if
you have moves left. Add 3,000
If
you land
The Gameboard Spaces
Blank & START Spaces
Land on a blank or START space and draw a
the event next to the matching colored icon then follow the
instructions. If the card tells you to
pick another player, you must pick
one that has already taken a turn.
LlFE
card. Read
CarIHouse Spaces
Land on a car or house space and
1
L-
you could buylsell a car or house.
If
you choose not to buylsell a
carlhouse, draw a
follow
LlFE card and
its
instructions instead.
Lottery Spaces
Remove your Visa Game Card from the LlFEPod and
d
press
LO~~ERY
The amount goes up each time there isn't a winner. Now, you
3
call out
1
number (from those left). NO sharing numbers. Press
The player whose number comes up wins the lottery. Keep
"spinningnuntil you have a winner. To collect, the winner
inserts
numbers (from 1-10). The other players each call our
hislher Visa Game Card.
a
This
is
how much you could win.
m.
Skateboard Economy
Car
Luxury
Car
GETTING STARTED
1.
Turn on the LlFEPod using the switch on the bottom. Now decide the number of turns you'll play (each turn represents one
year). We recommend playing at least 10 turns for your first game. To set your years, press
turns (for example, a
2.
Place your skateboard on one of the four START spaces. Players can share START spaces. Hint:
lot of degrees, you may want to start in Learn
3.
Player 1 goes first. Play then passes to the left.
ON YOUR TURN
1.
Insert your Visa Game Card into the LlFEPod and press I On your first turn, a $5,000 salary will be added to
your account. After that, your current salary will automatically be added each time you insert your card and pressm
2.
The LlFEPod updates your account, then starts tol'spinn
3.
Move your skateboard the number of spaces spun. Always move clockwise around the circles (the arrows at the intersections
will show you the way).
moves left (see opposite side for space instructions). Instead of moving the number of spaces spun, you may choose to
move to any START space. Move from here on your next turn.
4.
Follow the directions for the space you land on. You do something on every space, including blank ones (see opposite
side for space instructions).
5.
Enter any new space or card information into the LIFEPod.Your Reference card will help you. Use your arrow clips and
scorecard to keep track of things.
6.
Now, remove your card from the LIFEPod.
7.Your turn ends when the next player inserts hislher card andl'spins." When everyone has taken a turn, the LlFEPod
counts down one year!
Debt
There are no loans in this game. Land on a house space and you can buy or sell a house. Choose to buy from 3 styles: a modest
Instead, you can go into debtÂbut at a cost. Each time you
start your tum with a negative , per house and the value of your house will increase over time. Press HOUSEB. Press
account, the LlFEPod will
deduct 10% interest.
HOW TO WIN
When all players have taken their last turn, the LlFEPod will calculate each player's total worth. Using a random formula,
convert your car, house and money into LIFE Points. The player with the most LIFE Points wins.
~and~forlO), and press
If
you pass over a PINK space, you must resolve
:
Houses
$200,000, a mid-sized $500,000 or a $1,000,000 mansion (you may own more than one house
but only one of each type) or sell one you already own. You will receive 100 LIFE Points er turn
to scroll through the houses, thenm. Buyinglselling houses
to buylsell a house, follow the instructions for a blank space instead (see opposite side).
jWTEii1.
It!
If at any time you press the wrong button, pressm.
flmm
it.
If
you reach a RED space, STOP, even
YEARSkl , enter the number of
If
your career requires a
.
if
you have
d
+
(orm
is
optional.
If
you choose not
it
will
7
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PRY
You may pass over a Pink space,
but upon ending your move, and follow the instructions given
you must resolve it. immediately.This ends your turn.
mummuunl
.
You must
STOP
at a Red space
can
You start the game on a skateboard, but if you
land on a car space you can upgrade (you
may own more than one car but only one of
each type), or sell a car you already own.The
$10,000 economy car adds +1 to your move
and gives you 100 LIFE Points per turn but
loses value over time. The $50,000 luxury car
adds +2 to your move and gives you 200 LIFE
Points per turn.
but eventually regains some of
Press (or
then
m-
matching car piece and Press
skatd~oard-
pieceefmm your skateboard. Bu~inghelling
is optional.
follow the instructions for a blank space
instead (see opposite side).
FOR SPACE INSTRUCTIONS.
It
also loses value over time
it.
Press CARkd.
El)
to scroll through the cars,
If
you bought a Car, take the
it
onto Your
If
you sold the Carl
If
you choose not to bu~/sell a car,
SEE OPPOSITE SIDE
moveth the
car
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