diff --git a/generators/gameOfLife.py b/generators/gameOfLife.py
index 48ed6c1..e75e245 100755
--- a/generators/gameOfLife.py
+++ b/generators/gameOfLife.py
@@ -18,9 +18,6 @@ DEAD_COLOR = (0, 0, 0)
 ALIVE = 1
 ALIVE_COLOR = (r.randint(0, 255), r.randint(0, 255), r.randint(0, 255))
 
-dimension = frame.FrameDimension(WIDTH, HEIGHT, COLOR_DEPTH, COLORS)
-game_of_life_animation = animation.Animation(dimension)
-
 
 def generate_rand_game_board():
     board = []
@@ -48,6 +45,9 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
     argument_parser.add_argument('-d', dest="delay", type=int, default=300, help="delay between frames (optional)")
     args = argument_parser.parse_args()
 
+    dimension = frame.FrameDimension(WIDTH, HEIGHT, COLOR_DEPTH, COLORS)
+    game_of_life_animation = animation.Animation(dimension)
+
     if args.output_path is None:
         argument_parser.print_help()
         exit()