Next Station: Tokyo
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.8 / 5
- Year
- 2023
About the game
Next Station: Tokyo is a light roll-and-write style game where players draw subway lines across a map of Tokyo. Each turn, a new station card is revealed and drawn onto everyone's own map simultaneously, with players aiming to optimize their network to collect as many stamps as possible while staying connected to the central green loop. It plays in around 30 minutes for 1-4 players, offering a quick and satisfying route-optimization puzzle.
Hobbli's Notes
A light, satisfying flip-and-write with a clever route-optimization puzzle that's quick to teach and play. It's an ideal filler for any group size, including solo, though repeated plays may start to feel similar over time.
What we like
- Very quick playtime of around 30 minutes.
- Low rules overhead makes it easy to teach to all ages.
- Includes a solo mode for playing alone.
- Satisfying network-optimization puzzle each round.
Keep in mind
- Limited direct interaction between players.
- Repeated plays can start to feel similar.
- Requires reusable pads or erasable sheets to sustain play.
Who it's for
Casual and family gamers, ages 8 and up, great filler or gateway game for 1-4 players.
