This is a wild and thoroughly enjoyable ride, particularly if you’re playing with family or your kids.
Doing so isn’t easy.
In other words, you’ll be playing a game of chicken with your monster’s life.
Don’t worry if you could’t roll the results you want, though.
Speaking of looks, this entire game is a beauty.
A tongue-in-cheek cartoon art style helps it stand out, and it positively leaps off shelves as a result.
King of Tokyo sprinkles a touch of danger into that core loop as well.
It’s a lot to think about, but that doesn’t bog down proceedings.
Even with such a tightrope walk, King of Tokyo is simple to understand and easier to play.
There are plenty of ways to expand your game if you grow tired of the core experience.
Power cards add a much-needed extra layer to proceedings.
Well, unless you’re only playing as a pair.
Should you buy King of Tokyo?
Its easy-going gameplay and tongue-in-cheek sense of humor makes it a blast for all ages.
Would I recommend those over this classic version?
It really comes down to how many people will play and what you want from the experience.
There aren’t loads of them either.
Component quality
The vivid cartoon aesthetic and chunky design makes everything pop.
You want a game for two peopleKing of Tokyocanbe played by two people, but honestly?
I’m not sure you should it loses a lot of the unpredictability that makes the game so fun.
How we tested King of Tokyo
The reviewer bought this sample themselves.
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