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How to Play the Game of Life Online

The Game of Life is a classic board game that is also available for the PC. In the game, you will choose your car and then set out on your career path. Then--depending on the spin of the wheel--you will experience the ups and downs of life. You might have a couple of kids, win some money or have to pay back taxes. Finish the game with the best financial status to win the game. You can play the Game of Life online against friends.

Things You'll Need

Computer
Internet

Instructions

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  Purchase the Game of Life for the PC. If you are uncertain if you will enjoy it, you can always download the free one hour demo of the game.
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  Install the game onto your PC. You will need 296 megabytes free on your computer to install it.
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  Start the game and choose the network play option. You can either join or host a game. If hosting a game, then you will need to give your IP address to the other players. Your IP address will be listed in the box next to player one. If you are joining a game, then you will need the host's IP address.
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  Begin the game. Choose your car, avatar and name. Then click on the wheel to spin. There are cute animations and two versions of the game to explore. There is the original and the enhanced version that has more mini-games.
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  Make your way around the game board playing mini-games and surviving the ups and downs of the game.

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