Stonemaier Games STM275 Tokaido

Stonemaier Games' Tokaido (STM275) is a 2–5 player board game for ages 8 and up in which players travel the legendary East Sea Road of feudal Japan, collecting experiences, encounters, and memories along the way. Each journey takes around 45 minutes, making it accessible enough for families and casual players while offering enough strategic depth to satisfy experienced gamers. The goal is not simply to reach Edo first, but to have the most enriching journey — a refreshing twist that sets Tokaido apart from most race-style games.

Key Features

• Plays 2 to 5 players with a recommended age of 8 and above, and typical play time of around 45 minutes
• Unique pacing mechanic where the player furthest behind on the road always moves next, giving slower travellers more opportunities to collect encounters
• Players score points by completing panoramas, tasting foods, meeting travellers, visiting temples, and purchasing souvenirs — rewarding diverse play styles
• Clean, minimalist artwork inspired by traditional Japanese woodblock prints creates a calm, visually striking table presence
• Straightforward rules make it easy to teach, with enough decision-making to keep seasoned players engaged

What's Included

• Game board depicting the Tokaido road
• Player boards
• Traveller pawns and cards
• Encounter, panorama, souvenir, and meal cards
• Coins
• Scoring tokens
• Rulebook