For Immediate Release

February 5, 2024

TOMY Company, Ltd.

version of The Game of Life themed around a

journey of time-travel through various eras in

Japanese history, from the Taisho era to the

Reiwa era—and even 100 years into the future.

Players begin by immediately time-warping

100 years into the past. They then proceed on

a journey through time and space with the

aim of reaching the present day. The basic

rules remain unchanged—players spin the wheel

and move the tokens forward. However, for the

Whenever the Space-Time Wheel opens the

doors of time and space, part of the game board

can be flipped over, revealing new stages with

different eras and themes. Depending on where

the board is flipped over, it’s possible to time

warp into the envisaged future, some 100 years from the present day.

The tokens (cars) are designed to resemble time warp machines, allowing players to pick up friends during the game

and enjoy the popular trends of each era as they journey through time and space. Each stage’s spaces feature scenarios

that reference popular trends from each era of Japan, such as “Feeling upbeat with the rhythm of boogie-woogie” (a

music style popular in post-war Japan), “Sprinting with all your might while roaring at the sun” (a reference to the

music fans with their favorite songs).

The Game of Life is widely beloved for bringing together players of all ages based not on individual skill or strategy

but the luck of the roulette, which decides each player’s destiny, making it fun for players of all ages. “Like a mirror

reflecting the times,” from the Taisho, Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras to 100 years into the future, the game captures

the popular trends of each era. This allows people of any age to enjoy playing together, fostering lively conversations

throughout the game.

TOMY Company celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding on February 2, 2024. As The Game of Life enters

its 56th year since its launch in 1968, TOMY’s aim is to continue developing beloved board games that evolve with

the times.

from the Taisho era, “bugiugi” (boogie woogie) and “neko no menkyosho” (cat’s license) from the Showa era,

and “choberigu” (super very good) from the Heisei era!

Players who land on a space with a clock mark have the chance to spin the

Space-Time Wheel. If the clock mark appears when the Space-Time Wheel is

spun, the player can follow the instructions on the space and flip over the board

(stage).

The five stage types are as follows:

2B. Cultural Stage set about 100 years ago

3A. Stage set approximately 40 to 50 years ago

3B. Job Stage set about 100 years ago

4A. Stage set from about 30 years ago to the present

4B. Envisaged Future Stage set about 100 years from the present

★Spaces, Occupation Cards, Treasure Cards, and Friends Packed with Popular Words and Phrases

―Examples of spaces

Pay $15,000.

2B. Cultural stage set about 100 years ago

• You manage to memorize an entire “rokyoku” (traditional Japanese narrative

singing). Get $10,000.

• You travel by shared horse-drawn carriage. Then get drunk on a footpath between

rice fields. Pay $8,000.

• You take a break at a Milk Hall (a healthy alternative to bars in early 20th century

Japan). Get $5,000.

• You are enticed into a department store by an advertisement balloon. Pay $10,000.

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• You accidentally show a cat’s driver’s license as proof of ID. Pay $12,000.

3B. Job stage set about 100 years ago

• You aspire to become a sento (public bathhouse) mural artist, but fail to achieve

your dream. Pay $10,000.

• Job opening available. You become a telephone operator. Receive a $40,000 salary.

4A. Stage set from about 30 years ago to the present

• You head to a disco with your brand-new fan (large, decorative feathered fans

• Your social media post from 100 years ago has become a historical artifact. Get

$37,000.

Players can also switch to occupations that were popular during the Taisho and Showa eras along the way, with a