Board Game Conqueror Pillows

'I wanna get out of the rat race, spend more time with the kids and finally nail them at monopoly.'

"The slave Spartacus has picked this week's lottery numbers!"

Rage.

'This has been a drill. Had this been an actual test you would have been instructed...'

Road sign: 'No Passing Zone... This, too, shall pass.'

Homo Gamus

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

"Our Rupert has swopped his gaming console for bagpipes...it gets us out of the house more often."

Second lifeReal life.

Gamers

'I know the answer. I just need a moment to come to grips with it.'

"I know you're scared, but you can do this! Remember that time I had to clean up after you and I didn't have a bag and had to use leaves?! I was so afraid, but I did it…"

Need an elevated state of mind too!

Mountain climbers face a closed route.

"I have a huge Algebra final tomorrow. I know I'm gonna fail."

'These new video games are getting out of hand...'

"Sure, I pray all the time... English test, Math test, History test...."

"Damn it, Gwendolyn, you know when you married me I only moved one square at a time."

'According to my calculations, George, you don't exist. You... don't... exist. George. I'm going to have to ask you to leave.'

"Nice hopping. Now what?"

"...and how often do you feel monkas?"

Climbing the mountain up towards business opportunities.

"Where do you see yourself in five moves?"

"I reached Level Three of Super Mario Brothers!"

"Thanks for the offer... but I'd rather see if tech support can get my computer running."

Contest to enter the University

'I can see you're going to be a bit of a challenge.'

"I ran out of answers before she ran out of questions."

"Yes! I defeated the invading forces! I am master and commander... I am a warlord!"

"So many FANTASTIC applicants, where do we start!"

'Going back to work now that the kids are grown is one thing, Martha. Mounting a hostile takeover bid of my company is another!'

Computer Gamers.

University of Adversity.

"That's really bad. Tell your parents it's fake news."

"We have a problem. It's called the competition."