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King of Tokyo

Roll dice to smash, heal, and power up in a chaotic monster fight for Tokyo's throne.

2011
Community verdict Solid 100% positive 1 verdict
Asymmetric Competitive Set collection Tactical

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You may like this if you enjoy…

  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • Each player gets a different toolkit
  • Hunting the right combination of cards or tiles
  • Approachable, gateway-friendly rules

You may not like this if…

  • You're after heavy strategic depth

King of Tokyo is a 2011 board game for 2 to 6 players, ages 8 and up. A typical game runs 30 to 45 minutes and plays at light complexity. It was designed by Richard Garfield and published by IELLO.

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King of Tokyo is a fast-paced dice game where players take on the roles of giant monsters, robots, and aliens battling for control of Tokyo. Players roll dice to attack, heal, gain energy, and earn victory points, with the goal of either being the last monster standing or accumulating 20 victory points. The game combines luck and strategy in a lighthearted monster brawl setting.

Designed by

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Richard Garfield

Artwork by

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Ramón Pérez, Régis Torres

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