
- BGG rank
- BGG #24
- BGG rating
- 8.1
7 Wonders Duel
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Tokaido: Crossroads & Matsuri
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Tokaido: Crossroads & Matsuri is an expansion for Tokaido released in 2025 for 1–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Antoine Bauza and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Track Movement, and Open Drafting.
Tokaido is ready to unveil a few more treasures for the most faithful travelers in Crossroads: cherry trees in full bloom, luxurious bathhouses, good luck charms, calligraphy, legendary objects, and even clandestine gambling rooms are now part of the journey! Matsuri (the Japanese word for festivals), triggered by the arrival of the Travelers at intermediate Inns, enliven the path with unique events. A number of new Travelers are now also available for the trip.. Tokaido: Crossroads & Matsuri combines the original two expansions and most promos into one box, adding a level of complexity to the core game. All components fit into the core Tokaido box. —description from the publisher
Tokaido: Crossroads & Matsuri supports 1–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Tokaido: Crossroads & Matsuri is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Tokaido: Crossroads & Matsuri for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Tokaido: Crossroads & Matsuri belongs to these categories: Travel and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Track Movement, and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Tokaido: Crossroads & Matsuri are: Antoine Bauza. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Tokaido: Crossroads & Matsuri as an expansion for Tokaido. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tokaido to use it. Check that your edition of Tokaido is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.