Comparison

Fluxx vs Tokaido™

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

Head to head
About

Fluxx

Experience a chaotic and fun card game where rules and objectives constantly change. Play with friends or AI, online or offline, and adapt to new rule and action cards that shake up gameplay. This award-winning game offers a unique challenge for card game enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Offline and Online Play
  • Human and AI Opponents
  • In-game Chat
  • Pass-and-play Multiplayer
  • Asynchronous Multiplayer Support
  • Friend Invites
  • Player Stats
  • Tutorial
Features
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Playdek and Looney Labs team up to bring this amazingly fun card game to mobile devices. Fluxx fuses its chaotic and fun game play with offline and online features that fans have come to love in Playdek games! Featuring New Rule cards that change the rules of the game and Action cards that create chaos. Even the object of winning the game changes during play, as players swap out one Goal card for another. The Fluxx card game has earned the Mensa Select Award for games that meet Mensa’s high standards of originality, playability and design. Features: - Offline and Online play for 2-4 players - Human and AI opponents - In-game Chat - Pass-and-play Multiplayer - Full asynchronous support for multiplayer online games - Invite your friends to play online games - Online player stats - Tutorial Recommended for iPhone 6 and later; iPad 5th Generation and later; iPad Mini 2 and later; iPod Touch 6th Generation; iOS 11 and later. **AN INTERNET CONNECTION AND PLAYDEK ACCOUNT ARE REQUIRED FOR ONLINE PLAY** Per our Terms of Service, you must be 13 years old or older to use the Playdek online games service.

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/

Screenshots

Fluxx4 screens
Tokaido™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fluxx at Free against Tokaido™'s $4.99. Fluxx also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Tokaido™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Fluxx is free to download; Tokaido™ costs $4.99 up front. Fluxx sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tokaido™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fluxx holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 546 and 241 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Fluxx's written reviews are positive against 51% of Tokaido™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fluxx ships an update every 6 months, Tokaido™ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Fluxx versus Tokaido™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluxxTokaido™
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (546 ratings) — better4.1 (241 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better51.5% of reviews
Number of ratings546 — better241
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size234 MB255 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPlaydek, Inc.Acram Digital

Customer experience

Fluxx

All ratings546 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral22.4%
Negative20.5%

Tokaido™

All ratings241 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral19.1%
Negative29.4%

User reviews

Fluxx

From 546 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun chaotic game
  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Awesome Addictive Game
  • 👍 Finally is working again!
  • 👍 Genial!!!

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes during zombie Fluxx
  • 🐛 Buggy
  • 🐛 Offline game crashing
  • 🐛 Broken update!
  • 🐛 Just doesn't work

Tokaido™

From 241 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Fluxx

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Email verification for online account does not arrive
  • 4 player bug
  • Online play needs to be revamped
  • Got Wonky On Last Update
  • Notch
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  • Verification
  • Options
  • Needs an option to disable sound

Requested features

13 requests
  • More versions please
  • MOAR!!!!
  • Chat and other stuff
  • Hoping For More Versions!
  • Needs landscape mode
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  • Needs an update badly
  • Needs better AI
  • Needs more support and addition of other games
  • Needs Bluetooth games
  • Needs Creepers and Surprises
  • Needs to be able to sort cards
  • Needs to slow down
  • Needs to allow deleting completed games

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fluxx

One-time2
  • Creeper Pack$0.99
  • Zombie Fluxx$2.99
None

Tokaido™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fluxx free?
Fluxx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tokaido™ free?
Tokaido™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fluxx or Tokaido™?
Fluxx is rated higher. Fluxx averages 4.3 out of 5 from 546 ratings, while Tokaido™ averages 4.1 from 241 ratings.
Do Fluxx or Tokaido™ have ads?
Neither Fluxx nor Tokaido™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fluxx or Tokaido™?
Fluxx ships an update every 6 months, and Tokaido™ every 5 months. Most recently, Fluxx was updated on September 18, 2026 and Tokaido™ on September 23, 2026.

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