
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,812
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Machi Koro: Bright Lights, Big City
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2016

2018
Rules assistance for Machi Koro: Fussball
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Machi Koro: Fussball is a board game released in 2018 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 Open Drafting.
The World Cup is just around the corner, and almost as exciting as the games themselves is the history of the many construction projects before the mega-sporting event. In Machi Koro Fussball, you get to participate in that historic process yourself as an investor who is leading multiple building projects. Which strategy leads to success? Distribute the risk over multiple investments, or invest all at once in a stadium, training center and clubhouse? Watch what others build, take risks, and hope the markets go your way so that you can profit from your own football world!
Machi Koro: Fussball 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: Fussball 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: Fussball 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: Fussball 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: Fussball belongs to these categories: Sports. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Open Drafting. 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: Fussball 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: Fussball 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.