
- BGG rank
- BGG #37
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Too Many Bones
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Tokyo Sidekick: Special Event Scenario – Akihabara Web
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Tokyo Sidekick: Special Event Scenario – Akihabara Web is an expansion for TOKYO SIDEKICK released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Yusuke Emi (江見祐介) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Track Movement, and Cooperative Game.
Delve into a new story unfolding in Tokyo! Experience a frightening new story for Tokyo Sidekick! People are disappearing from Akihabara's idol music scene, and Hi-Q and Haruki want to know why. Join your favorite characters - and a few new ones - as they face a challenge that will really test your teamwork! Can you stop this new Menace in time?
Tokyo Sidekick: Special Event Scenario – Akihabara Web supports 2–4 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 Sidekick: Special Event Scenario – Akihabara Web is 45–60 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 Sidekick: Special Event Scenario – Akihabara Web for ages 12 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 Sidekick: Special Event Scenario – Akihabara Web belongs to these categories: Fighting, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Track Movement, and Cooperative Game. 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 Sidekick: Special Event Scenario – Akihabara Web are: Yusuke Emi (江見祐介). 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 Sidekick: Special Event Scenario – Akihabara Web as an expansion for TOKYO SIDEKICK. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need TOKYO SIDEKICK to use it. Check that your edition of TOKYO SIDEKICK is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.