Pawn Shop Days

Pawn Shop Days is a pixel-art pawnshop simulator. You buy goods from visitors, inspect and restore them, then sell them on. Use your earnings to invest in equipment, displays and security while keeping enough cash to open the next working day.

Deal with sellers

Visitors have different reasons for selling: some are clearing out their homes before a move, while others are parting with equipment they no longer need. One seller keeps returning with another possession, convinced he can win it all back. Listen to their stories, inspect their goods and name a price; some accept a refusal, while others argue. You may also need to explain that sentimental value does not determine an item's price.

Inspect and restore goods

Check an item's condition, accessories, markings and available documents against the seller's claims. Sellers may be mistaken, evasive or inconsistent. You can find a bargain, uncover a fake or walk away from a dubious offer. Stolen goods can lead to a police inspection, while selling a counterfeit can bring an unhappy buyer back to your counter.

Inspect and restore items yourself: polish suitable surfaces, replace batteries, solder faulty connections or find missing accessories. Decide whether repairs are worth their costs or whether to sell an item as it is. Account for the purchase price, parts and materials when setting an asking price, since a high price does not guarantee a profit.

Run the shop

Set prices and manage your stock, choosing whether to sell quickly or wait for a better offer. Spend your earnings on tools and repair equipment, improved displays, expanded premises and security. Choose between investments that create new ways to earn, make the workday smoother or better protect your stock. Rent, electricity and other daily bills still need to be paid.

Meet the regulars

The shop has 36 characters, from everyday people to eccentrics and sellers with especially convincing explanations. Some return with new belongings and remember how your last meeting ended. Your purchases, refusals and conflicts affect what happens in their stories. A kitten sleeps in the corner of the counter, and you can pet it.