King of Tokyo Statistics 2026
King of Tokyo has sold over one million copies worldwide since Richard Garfield’s monster-brawling dice game launched in 2011. With nearly three million digital plays on Board Game Arena, a new video game adaptation arriving for PS5 and Xbox in Spring 2026, and a dice game category that grew 19% in 2024, the franchise is putting up numbers that match its oversized monsters. Here is a full breakdown of King of Tokyo statistics for 2026.
Top King of Tokyo Statistics in 2026
- King of Tokyo has sold over 1,000,000 copies across all physical editions worldwide.
- The game has been played 2,735,283 times on Board Game Arena since October 2021.
- Global dice game unit sales reached 76 million in 2024, up 19% year over year.
- The card and dice segment of the board game market is worth $6.84 billion as of 2025.
- King of Tokyo: Duel crossed 231,000 plays on BGA within its first year of availability.
How Many Copies Has King of Tokyo Sold?
IELLO confirmed in December 2025 that cumulative sales exceeded one million units. That total covers every edition from the original 2011 release through the 2024 Origins and Duel spinoffs. The Dark Edition had a fixed print run of 100,000 copies across 12 languages.
Origins, a Target-exclusive until 2025 priced roughly $10-$15 below the standard game, and Duel, a two-player version, expanded the product line in opposite directions during 2024. If you’re interested in cooperative takes on this formula, King of Monster Island brought the dice-chucking to a co-op setting in 2022.
Source: Microids, IELLO, The Tabletop Family
King of Tokyo Board Game Arena Play Count
Board Game Arena hosts both King of Tokyo and King of Tokyo: Duel. The combined play count is closing in on three million games.
| Title | Games Played | Available Since | Avg. Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| King of Tokyo | 2,735,283 | Oct 2021 | 14 min |
| King of Tokyo: Duel | 231,703 | Feb 2025 | 14 min |
| Combined | 2,966,986 | — | — |
Source: Board Game Arena
King of Tokyo: Duel is on pace to exceed 280,000 games in its first calendar year if the current rate holds. The base game averages roughly 55,000 plays per month across its entire BGA lifespan. Quick 14-minute sessions make both versions easy to fit into a lunch break or between heavier games. Fans of dice games as a genre will find plenty of similar titles on that platform.
King of Tokyo Awards and Nominations
The original King of Tokyo swept three BGG Golden Geek categories in 2012 — children’s, family, and party — a rare achievement for any single title. The franchise continued earning recognition as recently as 2024, when King of Tokyo: Duel received a Golden Geek nomination for best two-player game.
| Award | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Golden Geek — Best Children’s Game | 2012 | Won |
| BGG Golden Geek — Best Family Game | 2012 | Won |
| BGG Golden Geek — Best Party Game | 2012 | Won |
| Dice Tower — Best Family Game | 2011 | Won |
| Nederlandse Spellenprijs — Best Family Game | 2013 | Won |
| BGG Golden Geek — Two-Player (Duel) | 2024 | Nominated |
Source: BoardGameGeek, Wikipedia, Brettspiel-News.de
King of Tokyo BGG Ratings Compared
BoardGameGeek ratings across the product line sit between 7.18 and 7.74. The Monster Box holds the highest score, likely because it bundles base game content with two expansions.
| Title | BGG Geek Rating | Ratings Count |
|---|---|---|
| King of Tokyo (2nd Ed.) | 7.18 | 50,000+ |
| Monster Box | 7.74 | Growing |
| Origins | 7.29 | 179+ |
| Duel | 7.30 | Growing |
Source: BoardGameGeek, Meeple Mountain
How Big Is the Dice Game Market in 2026?
The global board game market reached $14.37 billion in 2024 and is projected at $15.83 billion for 2025 — a 10.3% year-over-year increase. Within that, card and dice games account for $6.84 billion and are the fastest-growing product category. Dice games alone moved over 76 million units in 2024, growing 19% from the prior year. King of Tokyo was named among the top-performing dice titles in Europe. Family-friendly strategy games like this one sit alongside a range of cooperative board games for families that continue to see strong demand.
Source: Fortune Business Insights, Global Growth Insights, Market Growth Reports
King of Tokyo Video Game: What to Expect in 2026
Microids announced the video game adaptation on December 8, 2025. Breakfirst Games is handling development. The game will ship for PS5 and Xbox Series X in Spring 2026 with six playable monsters and support for up to six players locally. Physical editions are planned for PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
The timing tracks with broader industry data: 55% of board game sales now occur online, and online distribution is the fastest-growing sales channel. Console and PC releases let King of Tokyo reach audiences well beyond traditional tabletop circles. Budget-conscious players can also explore affordable board games while waiting for the digital version.
Source: Microids, Gematsu, Accio
FAQ
How many copies of King of Tokyo have been sold?
Over one million copies across all physical editions worldwide, as confirmed by IELLO in December 2025.
What is King of Tokyo’s rating on BoardGameGeek?
The 2nd Edition holds a 7.18 Geek Rating from over 50,000 users. The Monster Box scores highest at 7.74.
When does the King of Tokyo video game release?
Spring 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X, published by Microids and developed by Breakfirst Games.
How many times has King of Tokyo been played on Board Game Arena?
Over 2.73 million games since October 2021. Including King of Tokyo: Duel, the combined total is nearly 3 million.
How big is the global dice game market?
Dice games sold over 76 million units globally in 2024, growing 19% year over year. The broader card and dice segment is valued at $6.84 billion.
