Machi Koro
2–4 players • ages 10+ • White Goblin Games • 2012
- Publisher
- White Goblin Games
- First published
- 2012
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Age
- 10+
- Genre
- Card game
How it plays
Machi Koro plays 2–4 players and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Machi Koro was designed by Masao Suganuma and originally published in Japan in 2012. The game was developed during a period of rising interest in Japanese tabletop design, characterized by an emphasis on streamlined mechanics and accessible, lighthearted themes. The game tasks players with developing a city by rolling dice and activating various establishments, blending engine-building elements with a high degree of player interaction.
The game's visual identity, featuring vibrant, whimsical illustrations, was central to its international appeal. Upon being licensed for Western release by publishers including White Goblin Games and IDW Games, it received widespread acclaim for its charming aesthetic and quick gameplay loop. It is frequently cited as a quintessential entry-level engine-builder, praised for how it balances luck and strategy while remaining approachable for diverse groups of players.
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About Machi Koro
Machi Koro is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • ages 10+ • White Goblin Games • 2012. It's filed under card 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 Machi Koro?
Machi Koro is a board game for 2–4 players, filed under card 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 Machi Koro for?
Machi Koro is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Machi Koro for?
Machi Koro lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Machi Koro?
Machi Koro is published by White Goblin Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2012.
Has Machi Koro won any awards?
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