
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,020
- BGG rating
- 5.9
TOKYO GAME SHOW
- 2–6 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2019

2019
Rules assistance for TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY is a board game released in 2019 for 1–6 players, 5–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by JR Honeycutt, Naotaka Shimamoto, Jordan Draper, and Luke Crane and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding.
A game showcasing the wonderful experiences that can exist only from doing one's laundry at a coin laundry, TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY offers everything from role playing, to team games, to timed dexterity! Just like TOKYO JIDOHANBAIKI, TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY features over twenty game rules out of the box from talented guest designers across the globe, using the same components.
TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY supports 1–6 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 TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY is 5–60 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 TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY for ages 14 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.
TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Number. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding. 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 TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY are: JR Honeycutt, Naotaka Shimamoto, Jordan Draper, and Luke Crane. 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 TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY 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.