Warriors of Japan: A Country Aflame 1335-1339

About this board game

Warriors of Japan: A Country Aflame 1335-1339 is a historical wargame for 1-2 players about the Nanboku-chō period of Japanese history, with a listed playing time of 150 minutes.

Following the destruction of the Kamakura shogunate, Japan is consumed by conflict as two rival courts struggle to determine the country’s future ruler. The game focuses on this vital four-year period, capturing a dynamic succession crisis in which political control and military power are constantly contested.

Players familiar with Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453 will recognize much of the core system. However, Warriors of Japan introduces changes designed for this distinctive historical setting, including leaders who can unexpectedly switch sides during combat rather than simply dying of old age.

Adjusted movement and combat rules give the game a different strategic character, while a random game start generator helps keep each session fresh. The game includes one scenario and is rated excellent for solitaire play, making it suitable for both two-player contests and solo exploration of the period.

• Players: 1-2
• Complexity: Easy
• Scenarios: 1
• Playing time: 150 minutes; publisher details list 4-10 hours
• Components: 34-by-22-inch map, 140 one-inch counters, and a 16-page full-color rulebook

Released in 2016, Warriors of Japan offers an accessible way to discover a lesser-known chapter of Japanese history through a focused conflict game. Its compact time span, shifting allegiances, and period-specific rule changes distinguish it from the broader campaign covered by its predecessor.