Comparison

6 takes! vs Tokaido™

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

Head to head
About

6 takes!

A digital adaptation of a popular card game where players aim to collect the fewest "bullheads" on their cards. Strategic play and a touch of luck are needed to win. Avoid picking up cards that cost you points.

Highlights
  • Singleplayer against AI opponents
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Local multiplayer for up to four players
  • Quick game or score-based play
  • Avoid collecting bullhead cards
Features
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6 takes! - Wolfgang Kramer's ingeniously simple card game with "bullheads" - now as an app. The aim of the game is to avoid getting cards. Each card you have to pick up costs you points for each bullhead on it. The player with the fewest bullheads at the end of the game is the winner. It sounds easier than it is, players will need some great tactics and perhaps a little luck. 6 takes! is regarded as a modern classic among card games and has been sold all over the world. It has won the German "Games Prize" and has also been nominated "Game of the year". Licensed by AMIGO Spiel + Freizeit GmbH Features: - 6 takes! Singleplayer mode against up to four computer opponents. - Three levels of difficulty - Multiplayer mode for up to four players around the same device - Quick game or first to 66 minus points

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

6 takes!4 screens
Tokaido™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 6 takes! at 4.6 against Tokaido™'s 4.1. 6 takes! also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Tokaido™'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

6 takes! costs $1.99 and Tokaido™ $2.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

6 takes! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tokaido™ has 240 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of 6 takes!'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Tokaido™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

6 takes! ships an update every 6 months, Tokaido™ every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
6 takes! versus Tokaido™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter6 takes!Tokaido™
Price$1.99 — better$2.49
Rating4.6 (29 ratings) — better4.1 (240 ratings)
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews — better50.6% of reviews
Number of ratings29240 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#149 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB255 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperApplication Systems Heidelberg Software GmbHAcram Digital

Customer experience

6 takes!

All ratings29 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral11.2%
Negative18.7%

Tokaido™

All ratings241 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral20.3%
Negative29.1%

Bugs and requests

6 takes!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

6 takes!

No in-app purchases

None

Tokaido™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 6 takes! free?
6 takes! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tokaido™ free?
Tokaido™ costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 6 takes! or Tokaido™?
6 takes! is rated higher. 6 takes! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Tokaido™ averages 4.1 from 240 ratings.
Do 6 takes! or Tokaido™ have ads?
Neither 6 takes! nor Tokaido™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 6 takes! or Tokaido™?
6 takes! ships an update every 6 months, and Tokaido™ every 5 months. Most recently, 6 takes! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tokaido™ on October 29, 2026.

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