A Most Dangerous Time: Japan in Chaos, 1570-1584 — Price & soundtrack

Multi-Man Publishing · Board game · 2009

— Ludopedia 7.3 BGG 2–4 · best 2 240 min Weight 3.1/5

Buy · from US$ 60.90

— rating Ludopedia

7.3 rating BGG

Buy · from US$ 60.90

Our Verdict

FOR GENRE FANS

For lovers of historical wargames with strategic depth and a fascinating theme, A Most Dangerous Time is a gem. The game captures the complexity of the Sengoku period with mechanics that demand careful planning and adaptation. The feeling of commanding armies and deciding Japan's fate is immersive and rewarding.

Highlights

Detailed historical simulation
Deep strategic mechanics
Fascinating and immersive theme

Keep in mind

Long and complex matches
Not for beginners

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About the game

What you do in a play session

A Most Dangerous Time dives into the chaotic period of 1570-1584 in Japan, when Oda Nobunaga fought to unify the country under his rule. This strategic wargame offers a detailed simulation of the conflict, with mechanics like action points, chit-pull system, and point-to-point movement on the map. Each turn represents six months, and players control individual leaders and units representing a thousand men each. The game is a masterpiece by Tetsuya Nakamura, known for his unique insights into military history. Get ready for hours of intense strategy and decisions that could change the course of Japanese history.