King of Tokyo
2–6 players • ages 8+ • Igromag • 2011
- Publisher
- Igromag · Lautapelit.fi · Portal Games · Iello
- First published
- 2011
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Age
- 8+
- Genre
- Dice game
How it plays
King of Tokyo plays 2–6 players and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
King of Tokyo was designed by Richard Garfield and released in 2011, emerging as a prominent entry in the push-your-luck and dice-rolling genres. Garfield, best known for creating Magic: The Gathering, sought to distill the chaotic energy of classic monster movies into a fast-paced tabletop experience. The game was developed to be accessible to a wide audience while maintaining enough tactical depth to reward repeat play, focusing on the central mechanic of rolling dice to evolve one's monster or attack opponents within the city.
The game is visually defined by the work of artist Benjamin Raypont, whose vibrant, comic-book-inspired illustrations captured the lighthearted, kaiju-themed premise. This distinct aesthetic was instrumental in its reception, helping the game stand out as a modern classic in the hobby gaming world. The edition published by Igromag specifically brought this design to Russian-speaking markets, maintaining the core mechanical and artistic integrity that has solidified the game as a staple of board game nights globally.
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About King of Tokyo
King of Tokyo is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–6 players • ages 8+ • Igromag • 2011. It's filed under dice game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play King of Tokyo?
King of Tokyo is a board game for 2–6 players, filed under dice game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is King of Tokyo for?
King of Tokyo is built for 2–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is King of Tokyo for?
King of Tokyo lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes King of Tokyo?
King of Tokyo is published by Igromag, Lautapelit.fi, Portal Games, Iello and 2 more. The catalog gives its publication year as 2011.
Has King of Tokyo won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for King of Tokyo lists Golden Geek Award for Best Family Board Game, Golden Geek Award for Best Party Board Game, Golden Geek Award for Best Children's Board Game and Nederlandse Spellenprijs - best family game.
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