Cover art for Kawanakajima 1561

Kawanakajima 1561

2026 · BGG
Avg rating
7.33
Bayes rating
0.00
Weight
2.50 (Medium)
Players
2
Playtime
4 hr
Ratings count
6

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Description

Kawanakajima 1561, the most epic battle of Sengoku Jidai, is the third volume in the Sengoku Jidai series. The game features a one-sided area map measuring 23.1 × 33.1 inches (59.4 × 84 cm), 216 beautifully illustrated counters, and a 24-page bilingual rulebook (English & French). It also includes two player aids and two scenarios: one historical and one alternative. The scale represents 300–400 meters per area, 30 minutes per turn, and 500–1,000 men per counter. A full game lasts 2 to 4 hours and is ideally suited for two players. Kawanakajima 1561 is an area-movement wargame designed to deliver intense, fast-paced engagements. Prepare for swift and brutal battles, where maneuver, timing, and tactical decisions are the keys to victory. The Battle of Kawanakajima (1561) Fought between the armies of Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen, the Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima is one of the most famous clashes of Japan’s Sengoku period. Renowned for its daring maneuvers, sudden attacks, and legendary duels, it epitomizes the art of war practiced by rival daimyo at the height of samurai warfare.

Mechanics

Area Movement Simulation Variable Set-up

Themes

None recorded

Publishers

Serious Historical Games

Designers

Philippe Hardy