King of Tokyo 2011
Designed by Richard Garfield
What it is
A very light dice, fighting, movies / tv / radio theme game for 2-6 players (~30 min), built around dice rolling, die icon resolution, king of the hill.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #497 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
How to play King of Tokyo
King of Tokyo is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.5 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–6 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Dice, Fighting and Movies / TV / Radio theme game where the core of play revolves around Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution and King of the Hill. A very light dice, fighting, movies / tv / radio theme game for 2-6 players (~30 min), built around dice rolling, die icon resolution, king of the hill. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #497 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about King of Tokyo
How many players is King of Tokyo?
King of Tokyo plays with 2–6 players.
Does King of Tokyo work with 2 players?
Yes — King of Tokyo plays 2–6, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does King of Tokyo take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is King of Tokyo hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.5 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is King of Tokyo for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is King of Tokyo good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.5/5 and a 8+ age rating — King of Tokyo is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is King of Tokyo?
King of Tokyo is a Dice, Fighting, Movies / TV / Radio theme game, built on Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, King of the Hill.
Where to buy King of Tokyo
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