
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,985
- BGG rating
- 7.4
TOKYO TSUKIJI MARKET
- 2–6 players
- 45–160 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Import / Export: Tokyo Expansion
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Import / Export: Tokyo Expansion is an expansion for Import / Export released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jordan Draper and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Commodity Speculation.
The Tokyo Expansion for the game Import / Export introduces ten unique cards and one port of Tokyo oversized card to replace the Supply Island and adds the ability to buy shipment contracts from the port.
Import / Export: Tokyo Expansion supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Import / Export: Tokyo Expansion is 45–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Import / Export: Tokyo Expansion for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Import / Export: Tokyo Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Commodity Speculation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Import / Export: Tokyo Expansion are: Jordan Draper. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Import / Export: Tokyo Expansion as an expansion for Import / Export. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Import / Export to use it. Check that your edition of Import / Export is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.