Kawanakajima 1561
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Price: 75.00 €
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Availability planned on Mid June
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Kawanakajima 1561 is the third volume in the Sengoku Jidai series, offering a deeper exploration of one of the most dramatic eras in Japanese history. In the 16th century, Japan was plunged into one of its most turbulent and fragmented periods, known as the Sengoku Jidai—the age of the “warring provinces,” or more accurately, the era of competing “warrior states.” During this time, powerful regional lords, or daimyo, vied relentlessly for dominance, forging alliances, betraying rivals, and engaging in near-constant warfare that reshaped the political landscape of the country.
At the heart of this volume lies the legendary rivalry between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen, two of the most brilliant and formidable commanders of the period. Their armies clashed multiple times at Kawanakajima, but it is the Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima that stands out as one of the most iconic confrontations of the Sengoku era. Celebrated for its bold strategies, deceptive movements, sudden offensives, and even tales of personal duels between leaders, this battle perfectly illustrates the intensity and sophistication of samurai warfare at its peak.
This volume invites you to immerse yourself in swift, brutal engagements where every decision carries weight. Victory depends not only on strength, but on precise timing, clever maneuvering, and the ability to anticipate an opponent’s moves. Whether through calculated feints, surprise attacks, or disciplined formations, the art of war during the Sengoku period is brought vividly to life, challenging you to think and act like a true daimyo on the battlefield.
Kawanakajima 1561 is an area-movement wargame designed to deliver intense, fast-paced engagements.
Game scale
Grand tactical
300 m center to center area
30-45 minutes per game turn
500 to 1000 men per counter
Playability
Number of players: 2
Difficulty (scale from 1 to 5): 3
Duration of the game: 60 to 180 minutes
The game includes:
One 23.1 × 33.1 inches (59.4 × 84 cm) map
216 pre-cut cardboard counters 0,7 x 0,7 inch
1 cardboard player aid
1 book of rules & scenario (16 pages)
1 book of scenarios (one historical and one alternative.)
Rules and player aid in English