IELLO
King of Tokyo Board Game
Giant monsters fight to control Tokyo using dice rolls and power cards, this is the New Edition (Original style) with updated artwork and clearer rules, plus a bonus Space Penguin character. For 2-6 players, games run about 30 minutes once everyone knows the rules.
See current price on AmazonHighlights
- For 2-6 players, ages 8 and up
- New Edition: updated artwork, clearer rules and card text, plus a bonus Space Penguin monster
- Includes 6 monster boards, the Tokyo board, 8 dice, 66 power cards, and 6 monster figures
About King of Tokyo (New Edition)
This is the New Edition of IELLO's classic dice-battling game: pick a monster, roll dice to attack, heal, or power up, and fight for control of Tokyo. It's a family favorite in reviews, more than one parent describes it becoming a top-requested game night pick, and the low-luck-meets-real-strategy balance keeps it fun for adults too, not just tolerated.
One thing worth flagging: the box itself lists two different age minimums, the title and the manufacturer's own age field both say 8+, but a separate description block on the same listing says 'ages 10 and up.' Reviewers report success with capable 7-8 year olds when an adult plays along for the first game or two. Also worth knowing this listing bundles reviews across several King of Tokyo box styles (Original, Monster Box, Monster Island, Duel), this ASIN specifically ships the base Original edition.
The Honest Take
What We Like and What We Don't
What we like
- Strong reviews on strategy depth, fun for adults and kids alike, not just a kids' game parents endure
- Fast games, about 30 minutes once the rules click
- Component quality repeatedly praised: sturdy figures, well-designed monster boards
What holds it back
- Age guidance is inconsistent on the listing itself, 8+ in most places but 10+ in one description block
- First game runs noticeably longer than 30 minutes while everyone's learning
- Rules take a game or two to click, plan on playing alongside a first-timer rather than handing them the rulebook
Is This For You?
Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This
Get it if…
Get it if the household wants a strategy game that's actually fun for the adults playing it too, not just tolerated for the kid's sake.
Skip it if…
Skip it if a kid younger than 8 is meant to play mostly independently, the rules take real explaining for a first game.
The verdict
A genuinely fun family dice-battler that holds up for adults too, best for a capable 8-year-old with an adult playing the first round or two, rather than handed off solo.
What Real Buyers Say
“This game is now in the top 3 requested games on family board game night. It is best for pre teen or older kids, lots of fun.”
United States
“First of all, this is such a fun game if you've never played it before, easy to understand, and just the right balance of luck and strategy. The characters are an especially fun element in terms of design.”
United States
“King of Tokyo base game is easy enough for family with kids 8+, but with enough strategy to keep adults brains fully engaged. The rules can be a little tricky for the first game or two, then become second nature.”
United States
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this really for?
The title and the manufacturer's structured age field both say 8 and up, though one description block on the same listing says 10 and up. Reviewers report success with capable 7-8 year olds when an adult plays along for the first game or two.
How long does a game take?
About 30 minutes once everyone knows the rules. A first game with new players typically runs longer while the group is still learning.
What's included in the box?
6 monster boards, 1 Tokyo board, 6 black dice and 2 green dice, 66 power cards, 6 monster figures, energy cubes, 28 tokens, and a rulebook. This New Edition also includes a bonus Space Penguin monster.
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