Tokaido: Solo Pack

Stonemaier Games · Board game · 2025
1 · best 1 Solo 45 min Weight 2.0/5
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Love Tokaido and want to play solo? This solo expansion is for you! It brings a neat Automa to keep you challenged.

Highlights
  • Well-implemented solo mode
  • Expands the Tokaido experience
  • Useful additional components
  • Visually appealing
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Automa can be challenging
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About the game
Hey folks! If you love the chill vibe of Tokaido but sometimes want to enjoy that journey through Japan all by yourself, the Tokaido: Solo Pack is your go-to. This expansion brings a solid solo mode, featuring a well-crafted Automa system to challenge you. Get ready to collect landscapes, gather treasures, and experience Japanese culture, all at your own pace. The rules are straightforward, and the text on the cards is minimal, so the focus remains entirely on your experience. It's like having a personal tour guide, but one that also gives you a tough time to beat! Plus, it adds those beautiful panorama cards that make the game even more visually appealing, whether you play solo or with the whole crew. If you're a Tokaido fan and want to extend the game's replayability with a quality solo option, this expansion will win you over. It's your chance to turn your table into a private Japanese retreat, where you set the pace for your own adventure. The time track mechanic remains the heart of the game, ensuring that unique feeling of progression and choice, now adapted for a duel against yourself (or rather, against the Automa!).
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Game: Tokaido Organizations: Automa Factory Players: Expansions Adding Solo Play
Publisher Stonemaier Games
Designer David J. Studley, Lines J. Hutter, Morten Monrad Pedersen
Artist Xavier Gueniffey Durin
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game Tokaido to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! The Tokaido: Solo Pack is an expansion and requires the base game Tokaido to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
This expansion is focused on the solo mode for 1 player. However, the panorama cards it includes can be used in any Tokaido game, regardless of player count.
Is the solo mode difficult?
The solo mode uses an Automa system that provides a good challenge. The difficulty can vary depending on your familiarity with the game and your playstyle, but it's designed to be competitive.
What comes in the box besides the solo rules?
The expansion includes specific rules for the solo mode, Automa cards, and a player aid, as well as the panorama cards that add an extra visual touch.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The complexity of the base game remains the same, but the addition of the Automa introduces a strategic layer to overcome the game-controlled opponent. The solo rules are straightforward.
Is it easy to learn to play solo?
Yes, the text on the cards is minimal, and the solo rules are clear. With the player aid, you'll get the hang of it quickly.