Machi Koro

Machi Koro

Machi Koro, the infectious Japanese Card Game that sees you trying to build up a city to be the first to complete landmark locations. 2-4 players each start out with just a Wheat Field, a Bakery, three coins and the four un-constructed landmark establishments. From there players gain income which they use to build more establishments with the aim of getting greater income in future turns, for more expensive buildings. The first player who manages to build all the four landmarks wins the game.

Hailing from Japan Machi Koro has some really charming artwork which has been kept for the English release. A great family game that is affordable, easy to teach and quick to play. All the card interactions are simple and the game has a blend of luck and strategic decisions, from what buildings to purchase to how many dice you roll. Poised to become a future classic that will easily find a home in many people’s collections.

Machi Koro Contents:

• 108 Cards:
  • Starting cards (6 Types)
    • Starting Establishments (2 Types)
    • Landmarks (4 Types)
  • Supply Cards (15 Types)
    • Major Establishments (3 Types)
    • Establishments (12 Types)
• 60 Coins
  • 1 coin
  • 5 coin
  • 10 coin
• 2 Dice
• Rule book

The Establishments come in four different colours. The Blue ones are Primary Industry (Wheat Field, Ranch, Forest, Mine and Apple Orchard) which can generate money on anyone’s turn. The Green ones are Shops / Factories / Markets (Bakery, Convenience Store, Cheese Factory, Furniture Factory and Fruit and Vegetable Market) which can only generate money on your own turn. The Red Establishments are Restaurants (Café and Family Restaurant) which can generate income from the other players. Finally the Purple Establishments are the Major ones (Stadium, TV Station and Business Centre), you can only build one of each of these, they are expensive to build though will let you interfere with other players when activated on your turn.

The final cards are the Landmarks which are the Station, Shopping Mall, Amusement Park and Radio Tower. The prices range from 4 to 22, each has their own ability and you can build them in any order you choose.