
- 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 Minivilles: 5-6 Extension
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Minivilles: 5-6 Extension is an expansion for Machi Koro released in 2015 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Masao Suganuma and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Open Drafting.
An extension of Machi Koro that allows up to 6 players. The recommended rule for this expansion is as follows: Green : Nothing changes Blue : Only receive money from the bank during your turn and those of your two neighbors Red : Only receive money during your two neighbors turn Purple : Nothing changes It is highly encouraged to use the Marina card setup and to use 12 piles instead of 10. Includes MGA Game Center" (Gaming Mega Store) and Fabrique de jouets du Père Noël.
Minivilles: 5-6 Extension 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 Minivilles: 5-6 Extension 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 Minivilles: 5-6 Extension for ages 7 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.
Minivilles: 5-6 Extension belongs to these categories: Card Game, City Building, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 Minivilles: 5-6 Extension 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 Minivilles: 5-6 Extension 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.