Japanese Hit ‘Machi Koro’ Makes American Debut this Hot Summer 2014

An international hit card game is about to meet American players for the first time. IDW Games and Pandasaurus Games have teamed up to bring Machi Koro to your weekly game sessions.

In the card game, players compete against one another to be the first person to build their small village into a successful and busy metropolis. Each of the three players will be able to build public works, collect income from development, and steal from your neighbor's safe. With a strong fan-base all over the world, it makes sense that the English translation of the game would be highly anticipated.

Molly Wardlow, of Pandasaurus Games, states, "This is absolutely one of the most addictive games I've ever played. Machi Koro is so infectiously fun because it combines strategy in a small fast-paced experience. This is a game that could easily be played with non-gamers, but has enough depth and strategy to satiate the most dedicated table top fanatics. This is the epitome of the 'let's play just one more round' experience."

When describing the tabletop sensation, IDW Director of Business Development Jerry Bennington mentions, "Machi Koro is a game that's been whispered about in gaming halls for a long time. Any convention it's been at, players have swarmed booths, snapping up copies, even if they had to translate rules and cards. We're excited to be introducing ourselves at GAMA with a game and giveaway this prestigious."

Machi Koro will hit stores this July, with the retail price of $29.99. Expansion plans are already being made for the upcoming holiday season.