Tokaido, the serene and aesthetic Euro-style board game by
Stonemaier Games (designed by Antoine Bauza), invites players to travel the famous Tōkaidō road of ancient Japan, collecting experiences, beauty, and memories along the way.
What makes this game special?
Tokaido is not about conflict, but about appreciation. As you travel, you stop at temples, hot springs, farms, scenic panoramas, and inns to gather points and experiences. The game delivers calm strategy and a visual journey with every play.
How do you play?
On a shared path, the player furthest behind moves next, choosing how far to advance. Every stop offers different benefits: meals, encounters, collections, donations, or scenic views. Players must choose the right moment to advance and score. The game ends when all travelers reach Edo, and the most fulfilled journey wins.
Why recommend this game?
Tokaido is ideal for players who enjoy relaxing, light strategy games with elegant design. The Stonemaier edition enhances components, adds Automa solo play, and features panoramic cards and upgraded references, making it a rich and accessible experience for solo and group play.
Box Contents
- 1 game board (28 × 84 cm)
- 5 traveler pawns + matching score markers
- 5 colored player pouches/tokens
- 50 coins
- 10 traveler tiles
- 12 Hot Spring cards
- 60 Panorama cards
- 25 Meal cards
- 24 Souvenir cards
- 14 Encounter cards
- 7 Achievement cards
- Automa components: 16 Automa cards + 7 difficulty cards
- 2 rulebooks (multiplayer and solo)
- 5 fan-shaped reference cards
Specifications
- Publisher: Stonemaier Games
- Designer: Antoine Bauza
- Illustrator: Naïade
- Players: 1–5
- Age: 8+
- Playtime: approx. 45 minutes
- Game Type: Euro, set collection, time track
- Language: English rulebook included; components are icon-driven and language-independent
- Weight: approx. 1.23 kg (2.72 lb)
- Box Dimensions: approx. 29.6 × 29.6 × 5 cm (11.65 × 11.65 × 1.96 in)
- Card Sizes: 165 panorama cards (44 × 68 mm) + 5 fan reference cards (65 × 100 mm)