Michael Boylan views life as a series of games with rules and consequences. The first game is college, where the rules are to do assignments on time, learn new skills, and work with others. Failing exams or assignments results in having to repeat a year. The second game is work, with rules to be on time, earn money, and serve customers politely. Getting fired results in unemployment. The third game is driving, with rules to follow traffic laws and avoid accidents. Speeding, parking violations, or accidents end the game. The fourth game is caring for a dog, with rules to feed, walk, and play with the dog. Failing results in the dog starving, dying, or becoming lazy.

1. My life as a Game
Michael Boylan

2. Game 1 - Going to College

3. Rules
Be on time
Do assignments
Learn new skills
Work with others
Communicate my ideas

4. Game Over
Fail exams/ Assignments
Having to repeat

5. Game 2 - Work

6. Rules
Be on time
Earn money
Serve customers
Be polite and friendly

7. Game Over
Get fired
Have no money – Dole!

8. Game 3 - Driving

9. Rules
Stay to the left
Don’t crash
Avoid cyclists/ Pedestrians
Don’t speed

10. Game Over
Speeding ticket
Parking fine
Knock someone down
Run out of petrol

11. Game 4 – Look after my Dog

12. Rules
Feed the dog
Walk her
Play games with her

13. Game Over
Dog starves and dies
Becomes lazy from lack of exercise

14. Thank You!