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Kawanakajima 1561

Kawanakajima 1561

Serious Historical Games · 2026
2120–240 min15+ yrs2.0/5 complexity8.0 BGG2CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Kawanakajima 1561?

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.

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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.

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Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating8.0 / 10
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CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
120–240 min
Players
2
Recommended age
15+ yrs

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Kawanakajima 1561 is a pike and shot game, for 2 players, taking ~120–240 minutes, featuring area movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Kawanakajima 1561 — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Kawanakajima 1561 support?
Kawanakajima 1561 is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Kawanakajima 1561 take?
A game of Kawanakajima 1561 takes about 120–240 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Kawanakajima 1561 for?
Kawanakajima 1561 is recommended from age 15.
Q7How complex is Kawanakajima 1561?
Kawanakajima 1561 has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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