When comparing Tokaido vs Spyfall 2, the Slant community recommends Tokaido for most people. In the question“What are the best board games?” Tokaido is ranked 49th while Spyfall 2 is ranked 50th. The most important reason people chose Tokaido is:
Tokaido is a great game for entry level board game players as well as something that can be played fast, for those that don't want to play a game that lasts hours.
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Pros
Pro Good for beginners or people that just want a quick game to play
Tokaido is a great game for entry level board game players as well as something that can be played fast, for those that don't want to play a game that lasts hours.
Pro Can be mixed with Spyfall 1
It will add more locations and make the game harder for experienced spies.
Pro Allows for really big parties (12 players max)
Pro An interesting twist on a Mafia-style game
The spy doesn't try to kill everyone, but to find out where he or she is and to blend with others. This unleashes the player's creativity in asking and answering in that way that only villains will understand it
Cons
Con May be too tame for heavy board game players
While utilizing plenty of interesting mechanics, Tokaido may be a little too simplistic for those looking for a more involved board game.
Con Heavily dependant on the team's playfullness
Not talkative or extremely serious people will definitely make the game an ordinary mafia challenge.
Con Highly trivial if played in 3 or 4
It is very easy to reveal the spy in small teams.