
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,409
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Machi Koro
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2012

2022
Rules assistance for Machi Koro: Bau dir deine Verlagswelt!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Machi Koro: Bau dir deine Verlagswelt! is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Masao Suganuma and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Random Production.
Machi Koro: Bau dir deine Verlagswelt! features gameplay similar to that of Machi Koro, but instead of developing your own city, you are creating your own publishing factory. Editing, marketing, sales: Where should you start? Which projects are other players pursuing? Machi Koro: Bau dir deine Verlagswelt! is a special edition of Machi Koro to celebrate the 200th anniversary of German publisher KOSMOS.
Machi Koro: Bau dir deine Verlagswelt! supports 2–4 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 Machi Koro: Bau dir deine Verlagswelt! is 30 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 Machi Koro: Bau dir deine Verlagswelt! 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.
Machi Koro: Bau dir deine Verlagswelt! has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Machi Koro: Bau dir deine Verlagswelt! belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Random Production. 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 Machi Koro: Bau dir deine Verlagswelt! are: Masao Suganuma. 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 Machi Koro: Bau dir deine Verlagswelt! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.