How many players is Payday!?

Payday! plays with 2–6 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Payday! take to play?

A game of Payday! takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Payday! rates 4.8/10 from 2,617 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a dice / economic game built around auction/bidding, card drafting, dice rolling.

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Payday! (1975)

2–6 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 4.8 on BGG

Players: 2–6
Play time: 30 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 4.8/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 8+ who like dice games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Payday!

Roll-and-move game where you hope for windfall income and wince at monthly expenses.

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Dice Economic Negotiation

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Card Drafting, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move, Trading · Designer: Paul J. Gruen

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Payday! FAQ

How many players is Payday!?: Payday! plays with 2–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Payday! take to play?: A game of Payday! takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Payday! any good?: Payday! rates 4.8/10 from 2,617 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a dice / economic game built around auction/bidding, card drafting, dice rolling.