--- product_id: 72492620 title: "Waddingtons RAT RACE: A MADCAP GAME OF SOCIAL CLIMBING" brand: "waddingtons" price: "FREE" currency: ZAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 3 category: "Toy" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/72492620-waddingtons-rat-race-a-madcap-game-of-social-climbing store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Waddingtons RAT RACE: A MADCAP GAME OF SOCIAL CLIMBING **Brand:** waddingtons **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Waddingtons RAT RACE: A MADCAP GAME OF SOCIAL CLIMBING by waddingtons - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/72492620-waddingtons-rat-race-a-madcap-game-of-social-climbing) ## Best For - waddingtons enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted waddingtons brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Ratrace Madcap Social Climbing Board Game Rat Race Known in French as "Le fortuniste", Ratrace is all about social success. You start out in life with $200, a Credit Card and a Business in the Working Class (outer ring of the board) and your objective is to get into the Middle Class and eventually High Society (inner ring). You'll have to face the usual: running your business, paying taxes, getting an education, joining social clubs and much more. You win by retiring with $100 000. With six players, all businesses in the game start owned; with less players, the Treasury owns the remaining businesses. When playing with two or three, each player can own two sets of businesses at start. The businesses sell various Status Symbols (required to move up in society) in addition to "Other Purchases". Credit can be used to buy things --the cards have no limit, but whenever you land on a Credit Due square you must pay the card off entirely, plus 10% interest. Bankruptcy means you start all over again. You can win up to 3 different status symbols at a time, and you cannot buy one of a class lower than your own. Money comes in through a payoff/salary square on each class ring (and a few other windfall squares), and changes hands with purchases in a zero-sum fashion. To enter the Middle Class, you must have $500, three status symbols and either a Night School diploma or a Country Club membership. Or you can marry. Status symbols now beneath you must be auctioned off. High Society requires $3000, 3 status symbols, and either a University diploma or a Yacht Club membership. Or marry again. The risk with marriage is that you may end up on a Divorce square... ## Features - Like Rich Dad Poor Dad - Like Cash Flow - 2 to 6 Players - Copyright 1974 - Can you be a social success? Find out quick play Rat Race ## Images ![Waddingtons RAT RACE: A MADCAP GAME OF SOCIAL CLIMBING - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I5th2qJmL.jpg) ![Waddingtons RAT RACE: A MADCAP GAME OF SOCIAL CLIMBING - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bh9MLLESL.jpg) ![Waddingtons RAT RACE: A MADCAP GAME OF SOCIAL CLIMBING - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rju6j068L.jpg) ![Waddingtons RAT RACE: A MADCAP GAME OF SOCIAL CLIMBING - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QLaD18FML.jpg) ![Waddingtons RAT RACE: A MADCAP GAME OF SOCIAL CLIMBING - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nSn2gVjPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful find *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2015* Growing up my family and I loved this game. I was so excited to find it again. The game was in good shape for its age and included all the pieces plus the instructions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kids could learn a lot about financial freedom playing this game. *by Y***1 on Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2015* Wow this is a good game! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ we played it every weekend for hours like addicts. *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2016* ran into this game back in the mid 80's, played it with some buddies one weekend and it turned into a weekend obsession... we played it every weekend for hours like addicts...the most fun game I ever played in my life. if you've ever played monopoly, play ratrace and you'll never go back to monopoly!!!! been looking for this game for years and have finally found it, can't wait to play it again. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/72492620-waddingtons-rat-race-a-madcap-game-of-social-climbing](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/72492620-waddingtons-rat-race-a-madcap-game-of-social-climbing) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*