Tokaido Duo

Description

Experience the calm, rewarding journey across Shikoku with Tokaido Duo — a standalone 1–2 player follow‑up to Tokaido that sends three characters (Pilgrim, Merchant, Artist) wandering the island in search of points, stories and serene vistas.

Available at Mind Games — proudly Australia’s oldest and best games store since 1977.

Bold facts

• Players: 1–2 (with Automa solo mode included)
• Play time: 20+ minutes
• Ages: 8+
• Theme: Travel — discover the sights and culture of Shikoku
• Mechanics & features: Action drafting, roll/draft & move, track movement, quick dice draft each turn, end‑goal jobs for each character

What Tokaido Duo plays like

• You control three characters simultaneously:
  • Pilgrim: Visit temples, gardens, seashores and hot springs for spiritual progress.
  • Merchant: Collect and sell handcrafted wares to earn coin and points.
  • Artist: Paint scenic vistas and gift them to locals to score.
• Each turn players perform a quick dice draft to steer the three characters along separate tracks around Shikoku — pace matters, and choices create a threefold journey of strategy and story.
• Earn points by completing each character’s jobs while balancing movement, resources and timing. The game is a peaceful race that rewards planning and tactical drafting more than aggression.

Why players love it

• A compact, elegant two‑player experience inspired by Tokaido but with brand‑new mechanisms and fresh strategic decisions.
• Great solo offering: an Automa mode is included (and also available separately), providing a strong single‑player challenge.
• Accessible rules and short playtime make it perfect for family play, date nights, or lovers of contemplative Euro‑style games.

Components (complete)

• 2 Rulebooks (multiplayer & solo)
• 1 Box — 210 x 210 x 50 mm
• 1 Game board — 190 x 380 mm
• 3 Custom dice
• 6 Character meeples
• 4 Viewing pegs
• 20 Cardboard coins
• 72 Cardboard tokens
• 3 Character guides per player (6 total)
• 3 Character mats per player (6 total)
• 1 Cloth bag
• 9 Solo cards (140 x 100 mm)

Designer / pedigree

• A standalone take on the original Tokaido concept — imagine the same sense of discovery now spread across three simultaneous character journeys.

Setup & quick tips

• Use the character guides to learn each role’s optimal paths and scoring strategies.
• The dice draft mechanic rewards forward planning — think a turn or two ahead to synchronise your characters’ jobs.
• Solo players should start with a fewer rules variant if new to Automa systems, then scale up difficulty as you learn.