
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,807
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Machi Koro: Bright Lights, Big City
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2016

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

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Machi Koro: Großstadt-Erweiterung is an expansion for Machi Koro released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Masao Suganuma and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling.
Machi Koro: Großstadt-Erweiterung includes both the Millionaire's Row and Harbor expansions for Machi Koro. Millionaire's Row consists of thirteen new establishment cards, including a winery, a moving company and a general store, while Harbor has ten new establishments, one new starting establishment and two new landmarks.
Machi Koro: Großstadt-Erweiterung 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: Großstadt-Erweiterung is 40 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: Großstadt-Erweiterung 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: Großstadt-Erweiterung has a complexity rating of 1.8 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: Großstadt-Erweiterung belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling. 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: Großstadt-Erweiterung 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: Großstadt-Erweiterung as an expansion for Machi Koro. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Machi Koro to use it. Check that your edition of Machi Koro is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.