King of Tokyo: Power Up!

IELLO, Bureau de Juegos, Devir · Board game · 2012
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If you love the chaos of King of Tokyo, Power Up! adds a ton of new cards and a panda‑kaiju to spice things up.

Highlights
  • Varied evolution powers
  • Quick personal decks
  • New start‑up variants
Keep in mind
  • Extra learning curve
  • More components to manage
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King of Tokyo: Power Up! is the expansion that adds even more mayhem to the classic giant‑monster showdown for control of Japan's capital. The star of the pack is the new monster Pandakai, a panda‑kaiju that comes with its own eight‑card Evolution deck. Each player shuffles their personal deck and, at the end of their turn, draws an Evolution card if they have three hearts, even while in Tokyo or using hearts for other actions like healing. Cards can be played at any time: some grant a one‑off bonus, others stay permanent, such as Gigazaur's "Tail Sweep" which lets you change one die to a 1 or 2 each round. Evolutions also label the monster as Mutant, Invader or Robot, a detail that may matter in future expansions. The set includes start‑up variants – random evolution, draw‑two‑choose‑one, or a pre‑game draft – but the goal remains straightforward: reach 20 points or be the last monster standing amid the ruins of Tokyo. The dice‑rolling core and variable player powers stay intact, ensuring quick (about 30‑minute) and wildly unpredictable games. Perfect for fans of the base game who want extra variety without added complexity. The expansion also adds high‑quality standees to showcase your kaiju, preserving the vibrant, thematic look. In short, Power Up! deepens the strategic options of King of Tokyo’s beloved chaos while keeping the essence that made the original a hit.

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Rules manual — King of Tokyo: Power Up! English · PDF
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Best player count

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2–6 players
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3 REC
4 BEST
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6 REC

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Animals: Bears Animals: Pandas Cities: Tokyo (Japan) Components: Standees Continents: Asia Country: Japan Creatures: Monsters Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Game: King of Tokyo Theme: Kaiju
Publisher IELLO, Bureau de Juegos, Devir, Egmont Polska, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), GaGa Games, Galápagos Jogos, GoKids 玩樂小子, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby Japan, HomoLudicus, Lex Games, Mancalamaro, MEBO Games, Origames, Reflexshop, Rexhry, Siam Board Games, uplay.it edizioni
Designer Richard Garfield
Artist Bastien Grivet, Dimitri Chappuis, Igor Polouchine, Régis Torres

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many players can play?
2 to 6 players, just like the base game.
How long does a game take?
About 30 minutes, depending on player count.
Do I need the base game to use this expansion?
Yes, Power Up! requires King of Tokyo to play.
What new components are included?
The Pandakai monster, eight Evolution cards per monster, extra standees, and additional heart tokens.
Does the expansion increase the game's complexity?
Slightly, mainly due to the Evolution cards and start‑up variants.
Can I play without using the start‑up variants?
Absolutely, just follow the standard rules and use your personal deck as usual.
Is there a digital version?
King of Tokyo is on Board Game Arena, but the Power Up! expansion isn’t available there yet.