Machi Koro: Dice Street – City-Building & Financial Literacy Strategy Board Game

Congratulations, Mayor! You’ve just been handed the keys to a budding town with limitless potential. In Machi Koro: Dice Street, your mission is to transform a small plot of land into the most magnificent city in the region. With your trusted dice in hand and a vision for the future, you will navigate the complexities of urban development, public works, and competitive commerce. This is more than just a game; it is a fast-paced simulation where every roll determines your path to prosperity or your rivals' gain.

Key Benefits

Master Financial Literacy:** This game serves as an excellent introduction to economic concepts for younger players. Participants learn to balance their budgets, invest in diverse properties, and understand the flow of capital in a simulated marketplace.

Engaging Strategic Depth:** Success requires more than just luck. You must decide whether to invest in primary industries like farms and mines or service-oriented businesses like cafes and bakeries. Each choice impacts your city's growth and your ability to earn from every roll.

Dynamic Social Interaction:** Keep your eyes on your "neighbors." The game features interactive mechanics where you can earn from others' rolls or find your own pockets being targeted. It’s a friendly but fierce competition to see who can outmaneuver the rest.

Rapid Gameplay:** They say Rome wasn’t built in a day, but in Dice Street, you can build a thriving metropolis in under 30 minutes. The quick turnarounds ensure that players remain engaged from the first roll to the final landmark construction.

Educational Family Fun:** Designed for children and adults to enjoy together, it fosters critical thinking, basic math skills, and social cooperation, making it the perfect gift for any occasion.

Key Specs

Genre:** Simulation, Management, Strategy.

Recommended Age:** 8 years and up.

Duration:** Approximately 30 minutes per session.

Core Components:** High-quality dice, illustrated building cards, and currency tokens.

How to Use

1. **Starting Out:** Every player begins with two basic buildings and a small fund to kickstart their development.

2. **Roll:** On your turn, roll the dice. The number rolled activates specific buildings owned by you or your opponents.

3. **Collect:** Gather income based on the cards triggered by the dice roll. Some cards give you money from the bank, while others allow you to collect from other players.

4. **Construct:** Use your earnings to buy new property cards or complete your city's major landmarks.

5. **Victory:** The first player to finish all four of their major construction projects wins the game and claims the title of the ultimate Mayor.

Care & Safety

Storage:** Store in a dry, cool place to preserve the integrity of the cards and dice.

Light Sensitivity:** Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to prevent color fading on the game components.

Safety Warning:** Choking Hazard—contains small parts including dice and tokens. Not suitable for children under 3 years.

Notes

"Build the biggest city in the land with dreams and your trusted dice."