At a glance
Players: 1–5 · Play time: 45 min · Base game · Publisher: Stonemaier Games · Designer: Antoine Bauza
Tokaido (STM275)
In Tokaido, you're a traveler in historic Japan, following the famous Tokaido road between Kyoto and Edo. This isn't a race to the finish. It's about having the richest journey: tasting local food, buying souvenirs, soaking in hot springs, painting panoramas and meeting people along the way.
Whoever is furthest behind on the road takes the next turn, so every move is a choice: hurry ahead to grab the best stops, or take your time and fit in more experiences. Everyone has to stop at the inns.
The Stonemaier Games version adds an Automa solo mode (taking the player count to 1–5), a reworked rulebook and reference cards, and it works with existing Tokaido expansions.
What's in the box
- 2 rulebooks (multiplayer and solo)
- 1 game board (280x840mm)
- 15 player tokens (3 per player)
- 50 coins (cardboard)
- 10 Traveler tiles
- 142 cards (44x68mm)
- 5 reference cards (65x100mm)
- 23 solo cards (44x68mm)
Saga Table Talk
Great for: Couples, families and friends who want a calm, good-looking game where nobody feels left behind.
What a game night feels like: Relaxed and pretty, with quiet decisions. Do you stop for the hot spring or rush ahead for the souvenir shop? Players compare their trips at the end.
If you like this, try: Tokaido Duo, Stamp Swap
Teaching tip: Remind new players that the person furthest back always goes next. Once that clicks, the whole game opens up.
FAQ
How many players can play Tokaido?
Tokaido is for 1–5 players.
How long does Tokaido take?
About 45 min.
Can you play Tokaido solo?
Yes. The Stonemaier Games version includes an Automa solo mode.
Does it work with older Tokaido expansions?
Stonemaier says its version is completely compatible with existing expansions.
