Uesugi Civil War: Battle of Sanemakihara

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Uesugi Civil War: Battle of Sanemakihara

Score
6.7
Players
1-2
Time
Not provided
Recommended Age
0+
Difficulty
easy
Official Website
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Type
game
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Description

Uesugi Civil War is a wargame based on the Battle of Sanemakihara that took place between Yamanouchi Uesugi clan and Ōgigayatsu Uesugi clan on February 5, 1488 in the current city of Isehara.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uesugi_clan

Yamanouchi Uesugi clan invaded with a large army of 1,000 cavalry, but Ōgigayatsu Uesugi clan, who had only 200 cavalry, defeated Yamanouchi Uesugi clan by taking advantage of the terrain.
This game recreates this battle with a total of 44 playing pieces and an easy-to-understand map connecting key points with roads.