
- BGG rank
- BGG #224
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Modern Art
- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1992

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Oshiya Tokio is a board game released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia.
Rush hour on the subway in Tokyo: In ‘Oshiya,’ players take on the role of legendary pushers who will do anything to get the maximum number of 21 people into the subway car. So play your cards cleverly, take new cards, and collect the maximum points to reach exactly 21 - but you can't go over 21 or else another player could snatch the deck away! A tactical card game full of excitement and Japanese rush hour charm! —description from the publisher
Oshiya Tokio supports 2–5 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 Oshiya Tokio is 15 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 Oshiya Tokio 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.
Oshiya Tokio 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.
Oshiya Tokio belongs to these categories: Card Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Oshiya Tokio and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Oshiya Tokio are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Oshiya Tokio 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.