Which King of Tokyo expansion should you buy next?

Roll dice as giant monsters to smash rivals and score points. First to 20 points or last one standing wins.

Base game: 2–6 players30 minIELLO5 expansions checked

Buy order

Start with Power Up!.

  1. Number 1: Power Up!

    Buy this first

    Adds: Evolution cards: a set of special powers for each monster.

    Community pick for first expansion. Halloween's extras include Evolution cards that only work with Power Up!.

    Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

    Expansion
  2. Number 2: Halloween

    Depends on your group

    Adds: Two new monsters, costume cards, and extra powers and Evolution cards.

    Fun extras for fans. Get Power Up! first so you can use all of it.

    You need King of Tokyo (1st or 2nd edition). Power Up! is needed to use its Evolution cards.

    Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

    Expansion2–6 players
  3. Number 3: King Kong Monster Pack

    Depends on your group

    Adds: A new monster (King Kong) with Evolution cards and a Tokyo Tower that gives a new way to win; also works with King of New York.

    Good if you want a new monster and are curious about a new win condition. One reviewer disliked the Tokyo Tower race and played Kong without it.

    Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

    Mini expansion
  4. Number 4: Cthulhu Monster Pack

    Depends on your group

    Adds: A new monster (Cthulhu) with Evolution cards, Cultist tiles and Madness tokens; also works with King of New York.

    A fun extra monster once you own Power Up!. One reviewer's group dropped the Madness card because it made turns worse for everyone else.

    Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

    Mini expansion
  5. Number 5: Baby Gigazaur

    Most groups can skip

    Adds: One new monster (Baby Gigazaur) with its own board and 8 Evolution cards. No new rules.

    Skip it unless you just want one more monster. It adds no new rules, and its Evolution cards only work if you own Power Up!.

    Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

    Mini expansion2–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groups
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Rankings are our editorial picks, built from the reviews linked on each expansion page. Last checked 2026-09-27.