King of New York

IELLO, Devir, Egmont Polska · Board game · 2014
2–6 · best 4 40 min Weight 1.9/5
7.7 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
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7.7 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love giant monsters and fast‑paced games, King of New York will hook you with its expanded board and unique power cards.

Highlights
  • Dice‑roll meets strategy
  • Unique power cards
  • High player interaction
Keep in mind
  • Player elimination can be abrupt
  • Power‑card learning curve
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About the game

What you do in a play session

King of New York brings the mayhem of King of Tokyo to the streets of the Big Apple. Each player controls a giant monster that lands in a Manhattan district and tries to become the city’s most feared (or most famous) creature. The goal is straightforward: be the first to reach 20 victory points or wipe out all opponents. On your turn you roll up to six dice bearing icons—claws, hearts, energy, fame, and destruction—and may re‑roll twice, locking any results you like. Claws damage neighboring monsters, hearts heal you, energy buys unique power cards, fame grants temporary victory points, and destroying buildings yields bonuses while drawing the ire of the military forces that will target the biggest troublemaker. The larger board, split into districts, lets you shift monsters around, creating positioning tactics and escape routes. Power cards provide one‑off abilities, extra attacks or control effects, purchasable only with the energy you collect. The game mixes dice rolling, resource management, push‑your‑luck, and a dash of Take‑That as you sabotage opponents directly. Though the theme is chaotic, the rules are lean and the pace brisk, making for roughly 40‑minute games with 2‑6 players. If you love giant monsters, noisy showdowns, and lots of interaction, King of New York delivers all that with humor and a hefty dose of urban destruction.

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 REC
6 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Cities: New York (New York, USA) Components: Dice with Icons Components: Map (City Scale) Components: Standees Country: USA Creatures: Monsters Game: King of Tokyo Theme: Kaiju Theme: Villainy
Publisher IELLO, Devir, Egmont Polska, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), GaGa Games, Galápagos Jogos, GoKids 玩樂小子, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby Japan, HomoLudicus, Reflexshop, uplay.it edizioni
Designer Richard Garfield
Artist Alexey Yakovlev, Igor Polouchine, Régis Torres, Sébastien Lamirand

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can join?
2 to 6 players.
What’s the typical playtime?
About 40 minutes, varying with player count.
How complex is the game?
Light to moderate (BGG weight 1.9/5).
What components are included?
Manhattan board, 6 icon dice, monster standees, power cards, energy/fame/destruction tokens, and building pieces.
Do I need a translation for the cards?
The power cards are in English; many groups use a translation sheet or print fan‑made Portuguese versions.
Can I use the monsters from King of Tokyo?
Yes, the monsters are interchangeable, but the power cards are exclusive to each game.

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