The Game of Pay Day – Classic 1970s Edition by Winning Moves Games
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Play the classic Game of Pay Day! Make, spend, and manage money in this 1970s-style board game for families and kids. Fun financial learning for ages 8+.
Description
The Game of Pay Day – Classic 1970s Edition by Winning Moves Games
Step into a world of fun, financial surprises, and old-school charm with The Game of Pay Day, featuring the beloved and colorful artwork from the original 1970s edition! This iconic board game by Winning Moves Games is a delightful blend of chance, strategy, and money management, where players experience the thrills of earning, spending, and saving throughout a busy month. It’s the perfect family-friendly game that makes learning about money fun — all while evoking a sense of nostalgia for parents and grandparents who grew up with the original.
Whether you’re buying groceries, entering sweepstakes, or dealing with unexpected bills, Pay Day offers nonstop excitement with a lighthearted approach to personal finance. Great for families, classrooms, and game nights, this classic edition brings generations together for laughter, learning, and good times.
A Blast From the Past – Retro 1970s Artwork
This edition stays true to the original charm that made Pay Day a household favorite. The vintage-style board features the vibrant, hand-drawn illustrations that made the 1970s version iconic. Each detail — from the mailbox to the bank to the bills you collect — is a nostalgic reminder of simpler times, making it a treasured addition to any game collection.
How to Play
The game is played over a set number of months (rounds), and players move their tokens through a calendar month, one space per day. Each space brings a new surprise—land a deal, win a sweepstakes, receive mail, or pay a bill. The goal? End the game with the most money!
Game Highlights:
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Make & Spend Money – Players earn a salary on Pay Day, pay bills, make investments, and try to hold onto their cash!
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Buy Deals to Earn Profits – Land on “Deal” spaces to invest in property and potentially earn big when other players land on “Buyer” spaces.
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Mail Surprises – From bills to contest entries, each envelope brings new events that impact your finances.
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Bank Loans & Savings – Need extra cash? Take out a loan — but don’t forget to pay it back with interest!
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Play Multiple Months – Choose to play a 1-month quick game or extend the fun to 6 months or more for deeper strategy and interaction.
Educational Value Disguised as Fun
Though Pay Day is all about fun, it cleverly introduces players to basic financial literacy concepts:
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Budgeting and money management
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Making financial decisions
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Understanding interest, loans, and savings
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Weighing risk and reward with investments
It’s a great resource for parents and teachers who want to introduce financial habits through engaging, screen-free play.
What’s in the Box?
This full set includes everything you need for 2–4 players:
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1 Game Board with Original 1970s Artwork
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4 Player Tokens
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Deck of Deal Cards
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Deck of Mail Cards
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Play Money
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Loan and Savings Pads
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1 Die
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Easy-to-Follow Instructions
All packaged in a retro-style box that looks just like the original edition—making it ideal for gifting or collectors.
Why Families Love It
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Classic Gameplay with Modern Relevance: A game from the past that teaches timeless financial lessons.
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Fast-Paced and Easy to Learn: Set up in minutes and enjoy quick rounds of fun.
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Fun for All Ages: Simple enough for kids, but strategic enough for adults to enjoy too.
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Great Replay Value: No two games are the same thanks to unpredictable cards and changing financial circumstances.
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Teaches Without Preaching: Kids learn money habits like saving and budgeting through gameplay — not lectures.
Product Details:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Winning Moves Games |
| Game Title | The Game of Pay Day – 1970s Edition |
| Players | 2 to 4 players |
| Age Range | Ages 8 and up |
| Play Time | Approx. 30–60 minutes per game |
| Packaging | Retro-style box with vintage artwork |
| Educational Benefit | Teaches basic money management and planning |
| Materials | Cardboard game board, plastic tokens, paper money |
Perfect For:
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Family game nights
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Homeschool activities
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Classroom financial lessons
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Gift for retro game lovers
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Teaching budgeting in a fun way
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Parents who want to bond while teaching life skills
The Classic Game of Making and Spending Money Month by Month.
Pay Day
The Classic Version
Pay Day, launched in 1975, is great for social interaction and a game that parents and children can play on a relatively even level. Simple and quick, a two lap game takes as little as 15 minutes.
Learn how to get from a Payday to the end of the month. The game board resembles a calendar month, and each space has events like a buying “deal” or receiving “mail” (includes bills, insurance offers etc.) The object of the game is to have the most money at the end of the game, which is over after as many months as the players decide on.
Players may start or add to their savings only on Pay Day. Players may withdraw all or part of their savings only on Pay Day (if the player wishes to withdraw at another time). A player receives 10% interest on the balance in his/her savings account every time he lands on Pay Day.
A loan may be taken out or increased at any time in increments. A player must pay 20% interest on his/her outstanding loan balance every time they land on Pay Day. Loans may only be paid off on Pay Day.
The Object
The object is to be the player who has the most cash and savings at the end of the game after playing one or more months.The length of the game is decided by the players.(We recommend a minimum of two months). A three months game will take about one hour to play.
The Play
One player is selected to go first. Roll the die and move the token the number of days indicated, starting with Monday the 1st and moving through the calendar, week by week, to ‘Pay Day.’ Follow the instructions for the day on which your token lands. Play then passes to the player on the left.
Earning A Salary
Each player has the opportunity to make deals on property and earn money. Every player is paid the same salary at the end of each month, and then must pay off all outstanding bills. Players can even take out a loan if necessary.
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