
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,406
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Par le Feu, le Fer et la Foi
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2014

2022
Rules assistance for Nagashino 1575 & Shizugatake 1583
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Nagashino 1575 & Shizugatake 1583 is a board game released in 2022 for 2 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Philippe Hardy and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
Nagashino 1575 & Shizugatake 1583 is the first volume of a series dedicated to Sengoku Jidai . It consists of a double-sided zone map, 216 beautifully illustrated counters, 24 pages rulebook - French and English - , one game aid and two scenarios. The scale is 300m per zone, 45 minutes per game turn and 500 men per counter. A game lasts 2 to 4 hours and is ideally for 2 players. It is an area movement game. The Battle of Nagashino 1575 marks a tactical turning point in the wars in Japan of the Sengoku Jidai (1467-1615) or Warring states; Daimyo Oda's army, made up of ashigaru teppo (infantrymen equipped with arquebuses) supported by ashigaru naga-yari and yumi (pike and bow) defeat the terrible charges of the samurai cavalry of the Takeda clan. As for the Battle of Shizugatake 1583, it is unique in its kind as it takes place on the heights of a wooded mountain and begins in the middle of the night ... Prepare for fast and bloody battles where tactics are essential! —description from the publisher
Nagashino 1575 & Shizugatake 1583 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Nagashino 1575 & Shizugatake 1583 is 120–240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Nagashino 1575 & Shizugatake 1583 for ages 15 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Nagashino 1575 & Shizugatake 1583 has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Nagashino 1575 & Shizugatake 1583 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Medieval, and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Nagashino 1575 & Shizugatake 1583 are: Philippe Hardy. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Nagashino 1575 & Shizugatake 1583 as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.