diff --git a/generators/gameOfLife.py b/generators/gameOfLife.py
index 9156965..c1670d2 100755
--- a/generators/gameOfLife.py
+++ b/generators/gameOfLife.py
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
     argument_parser.add_argument('-d', dest="delay", type=int, default=300, help="delay between frames (optional)")
     args = argument_parser.parse_args()
 
-    frames = math.floor(args.secs * 1000 / args.delay)
+    frames = int(math.floor(args.secs * 1000 / args.delay))
 
     dimension = frame.FrameDimension(WIDTH, HEIGHT, COLOR_DEPTH, COLORS)
     game_of_life_animation = animation.Animation(dimension)