Tokaido Duo
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Tokaido Duo
Explore Shikoku Island, paint and trade in Tokaido Duo
In Tokaido Duo, two players travel to the smallest of Japan's main islands to embark on a triple spiritual journey. In this two-player board game you become a pilgrim, a merchant and a painter in one person. Explore the beauty of Shikoku Island, collect souvenirs and immortalize unforgettable views on canvas. Tokaido Duo is made for two players aged 8 and up who want a calm and relaxing gaming experience. You should allow around 20-30 minutes per game, making it an ideal choice for couples or friends looking for a short but engaging game.
8+
recommended age
2 players
number of players
20-30 min
length of one gameKey features of the Tokaido Duo board game
- The game takes you to the atmosphere of traditional Japan, where you can relax and enjoy a peaceful journey around the island of Shikoku
- With three different roles (pilgrim, merchant, painter) you will experience a variety of activities and strategies in each game
- As a pilgrim, visit the gardens, beaches, shrines and hot springs
- Collect and sell traditional souvenirs as a merchant
- Like a painter, immortalise the beautiful panoramas of the island in a painting to be donated to the locals
- You earn points for each character's achievements
- The game offers a unique two-player experience
- Beautiful illustrations and quality components
- Simple rules allow for a quick introduction to the game
- Plenty of room for tactical decision making.
- The ideal choice for an evening of relaxation or as an introduction to a longer game night
- The game develops strategic thinking and planning skills
What the game is about
In Tokaido Duo you become three different characters - a pilgrim, a merchant and a painter. Each of them has its own way of moving around the game plan and scoring points. The pilgrim visits temples and gardens, the merchant trades in souvenirs, and the painter creates and donates paintings. Using dice rolls and clever move selection, try to collect as many points as possible while enjoying your journey around Shikoku Island.
History and creators of the game
Tokaido Duo was released in 2022 as a sequel to the successful 2012 game Tokaido. The author of this Japanese-themed series is French game designer Antoine Bauza, known for his love of Asian culture. The beautiful illustrations are by French illustrator Xavier Gueniffey Durin, using the artistic pseudonym Naïade. The original publisher of the game is the French company Funforge. The Czech localization was launched shortly after the world premiere.
Package contents
1 game plan showing the island of Shikoku, 6 character boards for pilgrims, merchants and painters, 6 wooden figures (meeples), 96 tokens representing souvenirs, images and other elements of the game, 4 wooden markers to track progress, 1 cloth bag for chips, 3 special dice for determining the movement of the characters, rules of the game
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Games and puzzles
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Asmodee Czech Republic, s.r.o., Novozámecká 4/495, 198 00 Praha 9, +420 281 930 585, [email protected]
Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
