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Hollywood Blockbuster

2006 · Überplay

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King of Tokyo

2011 · IELLO

Solid · 100% positive · 1 verdict

Pick Hollywood Blockbuster if you want…

  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • Each player gets a different toolkit
  • More crunch (Medium vs Light)
  • A longer, meatier session (about 60 min)

Pick King of Tokyo if you want…

  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • Each player gets a different toolkit
  • The lighter teach (Light vs Medium)
  • Shorter sessions (about 45 min vs 60)

Quick facts

Hollywood BlockbusterKing of Tokyo
Players2–52–6
Play time45–60 min30–45 min
ComplexityMediumLight
Age10+8+
Year20062011

Common questions

Which is lighter, Hollywood Blockbuster or King of Tokyo?

King of Tokyo is the lighter game (Light complexity vs Medium). Hollywood Blockbuster asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.

Which plays faster, Hollywood Blockbuster or King of Tokyo?

King of Tokyo runs up to about 45 minutes; Hollywood Blockbuster up to about 60. For a weeknight slot, King of Tokyo is the quicker table.