Comparison

Tokaido™ vs Play Wizard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tokaido™

Embark on a serene journey through ancient Japan, collecting souvenirs, tasting local delicacies, and visiting temples. Strategize to make your trek the most fulfilling and win against opponents.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Play Wizard

Features
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L'app per il gioco di carte Wizard, utile segnapunti che supporta le varie modalità di gioco, condividi i tuoi risultati su facebook in questo modo guadagnerai Play Points per riscattare carte promo o altri gadget! Crea un tuo Play ID in pochi semplici passaggi, sfida i tuoi amici di facebook, terminata la partita condividi il risultato della partita, se lo desideri con una foto dei partecipanti.

Screenshots

Tokaido™4 screens
Play Wizard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Play Wizard at Free against Tokaido™'s $4.99. Play Wizard also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Tokaido™'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 29 months) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Play Wizard is free to download; Tokaido™ costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tokaido™ ships an update every 5 months, Play Wizard every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Tokaido™ versus Play Wizard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTokaido™Play Wizard
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (241 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings241 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#68 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAcram DigitalGiorgio Bucco

Bugs and requests

Tokaido™

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Play Wizard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tokaido™

No in-app purchases

None

Play Wizard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tokaido™ free?
Tokaido™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Play Wizard free?
Play Wizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tokaido™ or Play Wizard have ads?
Neither Tokaido™ nor Play Wizard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tokaido™ or Play Wizard?
Tokaido™ ships an update every 5 months, and Play Wizard every 29 months. Most recently, Tokaido™ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Play Wizard on October 11, 2026.

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