The original online version (playspent.org) invites players to attempt to make it through a month as a low-wage earner who is facing financial hardships that may cause families or individuals to lose their homes. Players are prompted to imagine that they have lost their job, and their savings have all but disappeared.

Who created playSpent?

David Price grounded at his home in his Durham, N.C., the 72-year-old Democratic legislator took 10 minutes out of his day to playSpent, an online game created by an unusual partnership in his district. The game isn’t about angry birds, but impoverished Americans — and the economic realities they face.

Can you survive a month?

In general, it is likely that a person could survive between 1 and 2 months without food. As many different factors influence the length of time that the body can last without food, this period will vary among individuals.