
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,942
- BGG rating
- 5.8
TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY
- 1–6 players
- 5–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019

2019
Rules assistance for TOKYO GAME SHOW
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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TOKYO GAME SHOW is a board game released in 2019 for 2–6 players and 20–30 minutes per game. It was designed by Jordan Draper, Hiroshi Kawamura (川村 有), and Yu Maruno (丸野優) and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Paper-and-Pencil, and Modular Board.
In TOKYO GAME SHOW you will host 5 rounds of a Japanese game show, inviting up to 5 of your friends to put on colorful wrist bands and compete in your mini games! With over 50 included games from 10 categories, plus the option to use any of the other TOKYO SERIES titles as game show games, this party hit is perfect for any player count or skill level! —description from the publisher
TOKYO GAME SHOW 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 TOKYO GAME SHOW is 20–30 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.
TOKYO GAME SHOW 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.
TOKYO GAME SHOW belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Paper-and-Pencil, and Modular Board. 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 GAME SHOW are: Jordan Draper, Hiroshi Kawamura (川村 有), and Yu Maruno (丸野優). 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 GAME SHOW 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.