# Tokaido™

> Digital board game adaptation of a Japanese travel and collection strategy game. (iPhone/iPad app by Acram Digital.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokaido/id1215230801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Acram Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536417257)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Family
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 241 App Store ratings · 204 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 255 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokaido/id1215230801/reviews.md

## What is Tokaido™?

Discover the digital adaptation of Tokaido, the boardgame phenomenon that has already sold more than 350,000 copies worldwide, and has been translated into 16 languages!

// A magnificent voyage --------------------------------------------

You are a traveler, in the heart of ancient Japan, walking the legendary East Sea road from Kyoto to Edo, trying to make the trek as fulfilling as possible. Discover the most magnificent landscapes, taste numerous culinary specialties, acquire rare and precious souvenirs, bathe in hot springs, visit the temples, and meet other travelers…. Tokaido is a rite of passage for the heart, walking in serenity and contemplation.
But do not be fooled by the peaceful appearance of the voyage, because you will have to demonstrate stronger strategy than your opponents if you want to win!
Whether you sneak along as a messenger, a geisha, or even a ronin, you must discover as many hidden marvels as you can along the road, so your journey is the most satisfying of all!

// Unique ambience --------------------------------------------

Discover characters and scenery in a new light!
Developed by Funforge, original publisher of the boardgame, the video game offers an entirely new graphical experience! Whether you are a first-time fan, in love with Japan, or merely a curious newbie, the digital version allows each player to discover the celebrated Tokaido road in a new form.
While Tokaido retains the famous clean graphic design of the boardgame, it offers unprecedented immersive 3D, realtime graphics, all accompanied by a superb and unprecedented soundtrack, composed specifically for the game.

// Play anywhere, solo, with two, or with the whole world --------------------------------------------

Available for smartphones and tablets, Tokaido offers several play modes for infinite replayability:
- Solo against the AI
- Pass & play
- Online multijoueur
Languages supported: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Chinese.

// A worldwide success --------------------------------------------

** Tokaido, nominated for People's Choice Award, at the 14th International Mobile Gaming Awards 2018
** Tokaido, nominated for Game Artist Award, at the 14th International Mobile Gaming Awards 2018
** Tokaido, nominated for the Hra roku, in 2014
** Tokaido, nominated for the Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork, in 2013
** Tokaido, nominated for the Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee, in 2013
** Tokaido, nominated for the Gioco dell’Anno, in 2013

// In the press --------------------------------------------

** The Dice Tower: "That’s a gorgeous looking game."
** Gameosity: "The animations are gorgeous, the gameplay is smooth."
** Dageeks: "…the app looks like it’s going to break the tradition of just bringing the digital experience of playing a board game."
** Gameblog: "Everything has been polished: the UI has been completely redesigned for a video game experience."
** TechArtGeek: "It's beautiful, it flows, it's poetic. To make it short this digital version perfectly completes and honors the board game."
** Ludovox: "Graphically speaking, you have to admit that it's gorgeous, giving credit and honor to the original board game edition."
** Tric Trac: "To me Tokaido is therefore a game that invites to travel, and that is perfectly adapted to be played quietly in family."
** Kiss My Geek: "Everything has been carefully modeled in 3D, the UI is flawless and each feedback goes through well designed ergonomics."

// Find us on social networks and the web--------------------------------------------

https://www.facebook.com/Funforge/
https://twitter.com/Funforge
https://www.instagram.com/funforge/
https://www.funforge.fr/

## Key features

- Digital board game adaptation
- Explore ancient Japan
- Collect souvenirs and taste specialties
- Visit temples and hot springs
- Strategic gameplay
- Multiple play modes (solo, pass & play, online multiplayer)
- Immersive 3D graphics and soundtrack

## What do users think of Tokaido™?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and animations
- 🕹️ Relaxing and strategic gameplay
- 👍 Faithful adaptation of the board game
- 🎮 Enjoyable solo and multiplayer experiences

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Unreliable online functionality
- 🕹️ Lack of tutorials and instructions
- 🕰️ Slow AI turns with no fast-forward option

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Issues with panorama tracking and scoring
- Inconsistent behavior with Chubei character
- Achievements not working properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Add Crossroads and Matsuri expansions
- Implement asynchronous multiplayer
- Improve character selection and game settings
- Add cloud save and resume functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 204)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokaido/id1215230801/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Too buggy

*2026-07-18, version 1.20.6*

The aesthetics are beautiful. But there are so many bugs it’s impossible to play it.

### 1/5 — Can’t play two player pass and play

*2026-05-18, version 1.20.6*

Seems to be a bug where two player pass and play adds 3 players

### 5/5 — Thanks for fixing the AI bug!

*2026-01-04, version 1.20.5*

This is a great game to play on the couch while relaxing before bed. Lovely art, lovely atmosphere, low tension. 

There was a bug with the pass-and-play AI but it's all fixed now. Very grateful to see this older game is still being supported by the developers!

### 4/5 — Nice app version of the board game

*2025-12-16*

I love the board game so I got the app to have a way to play it occasionally on the go. It does exactly that. There are a few things I wished for that are missing. As cute as the animations are I wished there was a way to skip or fast forward them after having played it a bit. I also wished the expansions of the board game were included, even if it’s a separate purchase. 

I can’t say anything about the online play, it seems nobody is ever online when I play.

### 4/5 — Great but issues.

*2025-11-08, version 1.20.5*

It’s a great game! But there are a couple of bugs. I tried to do online play and play with one of my friends, but it kept crashing. I also can’t figure out how to make an online account to get an achievement. That brings us to the next topic: achievements. There are a couple of easy ones, but one of them is literally to be the best player in the world. WHY?! Other than that’s the bots almost always just go the spot in front of you. Also what’s the puppet for on pass and play. There’s always just a puppet and a player has to move him and that means there’s always an extra player. Other than that, it’s amazing.

### 5/5 — Grets

*2025-10-13*

I Only had played the solo mode, and is incredible.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the review, Sérgio! :)

### 2/5 — Can’t play online

*2025-09-20, version 1.20.4*

Update: Even after the patch, the game is still unplayable! After arriving at the first inn checkpoint and finishing the meal,  players get locked out. | Bought the game to play online with someone but there is a bug that makes it so that when both players have joined, it becomes two concurrent games that play at the same time.  Makes it unplayable.

### 1/5 — Bugs: Player Count

*2025-09-11, version 1.20.4*

Just bought the game and was excited to try and learn before purchasing the physical game. Unfortunately, I’ve run into some bugs at various player counts. 

Solo seems fine. 
Pass and play 2-player also seems fine. 
3-player with 1 AI generates a 4-player game with 4-player game with 1 AI. 
4-player with 2 AI doesn’t load at all. 
5-player with 3 AI doesn’t load at all. 

Didn’t test all player counts. Just wanted to get something with AI instead of the neutral player to teach my wife the ropes.

### 3/5 — Pass and Play isnt working

*2025-08-23*

The game is beaultiful, but the pass and play version crashes when adding bots to play along

**Developer response:** Hello Aipo9, we are currently in the build certification process to release the patch simultaneously across all platforms, including the pass & play fix. :) EDIT: Hey there, please see if updating to 1.20.5 resolves the issue on your end. :)

### 1/5 — Can’t play online

*2025-08-03, version 1.20.4*

Bought the game to play online with someone but there is a bug that makes it so that when both players have joined, it becomes two concurrent games that play at the same time.  Makes it unplayable.

## Frequently asked questions about Tokaido™

### What is Tokaido™?

Tokaido™ is the digital adaptation of a popular board game. Players travel along the East Sea road in ancient Japan, aiming to make their journey as fulfilling as possible by discovering landscapes, tasting food, collecting souvenirs, and visiting various sites. It combines serene exploration with strategic competition.

### What are the key features of Tokaido™?

Key features include a digital board game experience, exploring ancient Japan, collecting various items and experiences, strategic gameplay against opponents, and a unique, immersive 3D graphical and audio presentation. It offers solo play against AI, pass & play, and online multiplayer modes.

### How much does Tokaido™ cost?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details on what can be purchased are not provided in the description, but this model typically allows for optional enhancements or content.

### What devices is Tokaido™ compatible with?

Tokaido™ is available for smartphones and tablets. It supports multiple languages including French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, and Chinese.

### What is the main goal when playing Tokaido™?

The main goal is to have the most fulfilling journey along the East Sea road from Kyoto to Edo. Players achieve this by strategically visiting locations, collecting souvenirs, experiencing local culture, and encountering other travelers, all while outmaneuvering their opponents to score the most points.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.20.6 — 2026-01-07

Age Raiting Update

### 1.20.5 — 2025-10-22

- Fixed pass and play with AI games
- Support for iOS 26

### 1.20.4 — 2025-06-09

[QoL] You'll now get a notification when a player leaves, instead of silently replacing them with an AI.
[QoL] Various minor Quality of Life improvements.
[Fix] Fixed graphical artifacts appearing when a building was placed near the Coast.
[Fix] Fixed an issue where inactive players were not correctly replaced by AI.
[Fix] Improved synchronization between players for smoother games.
[Fix] Fixed sync issues when the Host leaves or loses connection.
[Fix] Refined button positions and visibility in the lobby.
[Fix] Corrected the player count display when AI players are present.
[Fix] Patched "Refused connection" error.

### 1.20.3 — 2024-11-21

[QoL] Optimized graphics and shaders.
[QoL] Enhanced Camera is now disabled by default.
[Fix] Fixed a bug that caused the game to mute all other apps, even when sound was disabled.

### 1.20 — 2024-10-24

[Info] Acram Digital is now the official publisher of the digital adaptation of Tokaido.
[QoL] Added a Discord icon in the main menu, linking to Acram Digital's official server.
[QoL] Standardized and aligned the app version number across all platforms.
[Engine] Updated and standardized the Unity engine to version 2022.

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