Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-254).

The game: learn rule #1 -- The object: be rich toward god -- Setup: three ways to keep score -- Master the inner game -- Untie your ropes -- Resign as master of the board -- No one else can take your turn -- Remember your stuff isn?t yours -- Prevent regret -- How to play: play by the rules -- Fill each square with what matters most -- Roll the dice -- Play with gratitude -- Find your mission -- Hazards: beware the shadow mission -- Two cheers for competition -- More will never be enough -- Winning alone is called losing -- Be the kind of player people want to sit next to -- To win: collect the right trophies -- The king has one more move.

Helps readers to understand what matters most in life--their relationships with God and people--by using personal stories, humor, and metaphors about popular games, which show Christians how to focus on winning "the right trophies" in life.