The Game of Life / Yahtzee / Payday
Game Boy Advance · 2005
About this game
Three board games are playable in this compilation, which, like the title suggests, are "The Game of Life," "Pay Day," and "Yahtzee." Based off this selection, the compilation is seemingly themed especially to economics and chance.
Each time a game is selected, the player has the option to select the number of players, along with whether each player is to be controlled by person or computer. "The Game of Life," which allows two to four players, involves progressing through many events from the start of college or work, to retirement.
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The wheel, which can land on numbers 1-10, is meant to determine how many spaces (or sometimes how much money) the player proceeds (or gains).
Each space can either mean earning or losing money, and/or it can affect the process of the players/opponent(s) through the game.
A few spaces, however, must be landed on by every player.
The goal is to retire with the most money. "Pay Day" is similar to "The Game of Life" in that the player must have the most money to win, and two to four players can participate.
However, the length of the game can be determined, as the game (which is shaped like a calendar) can range from one to six months.
The player may land on spaces that, once again, affect the amount of money possessed by oneself or others.
There are "Lottery," "Event," and "Auction" spaces to name a few.
At the end of each month is the "Pay Day" space. "Yahtzee" has the player roll dice to obtain certain combinations for points.
Like the other two games, two through four players can participate; however, this game can also be a single-player experience.
Each player gets to roll up to three times to try to fulfill their dice combination; one could try to roll ones, twos, threes, fours, fives, sixes, three of a kind, four of a kind, full house, small straight, large straight, or Yahtzee.
If the player feels dissatisfied about the results, he/she can place the score for that turn into the "Chance" section; however, the score of each turn mus
About Game Boy Advance
Nintendo's Game Boy Advance (2001) offered near-SNES-level graphics in a handheld and became a home for excellent ports as well as original titles across nearly every genre. GBA cartridges are generally durable and plentiful, making it an approachable platform for new collectors, though a few late-release RPGs and limited exclusives have become genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks The Game of Life / Yahtzee / Payday for Game Boy Advance with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €7.41 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Game of Life / Yahtzee / Payday, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Game of Life / Yahtzee / Payday worth?
The Game of Life / Yahtzee / Payday for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €7.41 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Game of Life / Yahtzee / Payday rare?
The Game of Life / Yahtzee / Payday has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Game of Life / Yahtzee / Payday?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is The Game of Life / Yahtzee / Payday worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Game of Life / Yahtzee / Payday is currently worth €7.41 loose, versus €6.12 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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