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- BGG #23,897
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Human Era
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- 30 min
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- 2018
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TOKYO JIDOHANBAIKI
2018
Rules assistance for TOKYO JIDOHANBAIKI
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–12 players
- 5–45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for TOKYO JIDOHANBAIKI
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TOKYO JIDOHANBAIKI is a board game released in 2018 for 1–12 players, 5–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Toryo Hojo, Kota Nakayama (中山 宏太), Kenichi Tanabe, Dylan Howard Cromwell, Jordan Draper, Jake Given, Zach Given, Michael Fox (II), Travis D. Hill, Nick Halper, and Stefan Brakman and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Trading.
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About the game
TOKYO JIDOHANBAIKI is a game about Japanese vending machines and drinks, with multiple 5-10 minute games inside. The core of the gameplay centers on a vending machine drink tower, into which miniature drinks are dropped. Some of the drinks will come out again, and others won't! Included in the game are six drink types, with six different colors, that fit conveniently into six yellow drink crates. Each game has its own unique twist, offering a fun and easy to pick up experience for 1-6 players. On top of the standalone games included, JIDOHANBAIKI comes with extra components and rules that are used specifically to integrate with both TOKYO METRO & TOKYO JUTAKU. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Jordan Draper Games
Questions and answers
TOKYO JIDOHANBAIKI supports 1–12 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 JIDOHANBAIKI is 5–45 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 JIDOHANBAIKI 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 JIDOHANBAIKI 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 JIDOHANBAIKI belongs to these categories: Party Game, Abstract Strategy, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Trading. 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 JIDOHANBAIKI are: Toryo Hojo, Kota Nakayama (中山 宏太), Kenichi Tanabe, Dylan Howard Cromwell, Jordan Draper, Jake Given, Zach Given, Michael Fox (II), Travis D. Hill, Nick Halper, and Stefan Brakman. 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 JIDOHANBAIKI 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.