Machi Koro: Bright Lights, Big City

About this board game

Machi Koro: Bright Lights, Big City is a fast-paced city-building game for 2–5 players, with each game lasting around 30 minutes. Players compete to develop their own cities and construct every landmark before their rivals.

What began as a quiet town of wheat fields and cheese factories has become a popular tourist destination. This standalone game invites you to explore Machi Koro’s nightlife through a new setup that makes every game feel different without slowing down the action or losing the charm of the original.

On your turn, roll one or two dice. If the total matches a number on a building you own, that building activates and provides its effect. Some buildings can also benefit your opponents, while your city may gain from their rolls in return.

• Roll the dice to activate buildings.
• Earn money from the effects that resolve.
• Build landmarks or new buildings to develop your city.
• Complete every landmark first to win the game.

Each purchase can help shape the growth of your city, adding to its wealth on future turns. With shared opportunities created by the dice, every player remains connected to the action as the cities expand.

Bright lights, tourist attractions, and quick turns give Machi Koro: Bright Lights, Big City an energetic city-building experience. Whether you are adding another building to your growing economy or racing to finish your landmarks, the goal is clear: develop your city on your own terms and complete it before anyone else.