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Wargames Atlantic and Helion bring us ‘Heiho: The Art of War’, a collaboration bringing nearly a thousand 10mm hard plastic figures to your tabletop for recreating the massive battles of Sengoku-era Japan. The box set includes 988 miniatures across eight frames of Ashigaru, four of Samurai, and two of Command units, alongside bases, dice, tokens, and the complete rulebook. Designed by Pauli Kidd - a 20-year student of Katori Shinto Ryu (sword fighting to you and me) and author of numerous works on Japanese history and culture and big name RPGs - the rules accommodate armies ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 warriors and support famous engagements like Kawanakajima and Sekigahara.
The game reflects the sophisticated tactical systems unique to late 16th-century Japan, including the sonae brigade formations that mixed spearmen, archers, firearms troops, and cavalry into coordinated combined-arms units. Players can opt for grid-based movement to streamline play or stick with traditional measurement systems. The rules accommodate any miniature scale but are optimised for smaller formats, 2mm through to 15mm, making them ideal for recreating epic battlefields. The box includes sculpting by Rob Macfarlane, illustration work from Marco Capparoni, and figure painting by Chris Farley of Mechs & Minis.
For anyone who's spent countless hours commanding digital ashigaru formations in Total War: Shogun, this is your chance to push actual tiny warriors across actual terrain without a graphics card in sight. We say again, up to 100 000 warriors! A superb entry point for staging your own Kurosawa epic.
Images and text courtesy of Wargames Atlantic and Helion.
A dynamic illustration showcases a chaotic battle scene from Sengoku-era Japan, featuring armored samurai and ashigaru warriors engaged in combat. Prominent figures include a horse-mounted samurai wielding a spear, flanked by foot soldiers in traditional armor, all set against a backdrop of waving banners and a hilly landscape. The title "HEIHO" is displayed at the top, with "MASS BATTLE SAMURAI GAME" prominently featured at the bottom.
A detailed tabletop scene features a variety of 10mm miniatures representing Sengoku-era Japan. In the foreground, a small command unit with a horse and blue banners is positioned on rocky terrain, while in the background, numerous infantry figures in blue uniforms are arranged in organized formations on a grassy battlefield. The overall setting is vibrant, showcasing the intricate details of the miniatures and the lush green landscape.
A detailed tabletop scene features numerous 10mm miniatures arranged in formation on a grassy battlefield. The figures include Ashigaru with spears and banners, painted in shades of blue and orange, alongside a few Samurai figures, all positioned on bases along a dirt path. The backdrop includes small trees and rocky terrain, enhancing the setting for Sengoku-era Japan battles.
A vibrant promotional image for "Heiho: The Art of War" features a detailed layout of miniatures representing Ashigaru, Samurai, and Command units, arranged in a battlefield setting. The top section showcases rows of Ashigaru in formation, while the middle displays Samurai, and the bottom features Command units with tents and banners. Accompanying the miniatures are various tokens and dice, along with text highlighting the game's features and components, all set against a bold red background.
A detailed tabletop scene features a formation of 10mm miniatures representing Sengoku-era Japanese warriors. In the foreground, a single mounted figure in a blue cloak commands a line of Ashigaru soldiers, dressed in red and blue armor, standing in formation on a grassy battlefield. The background includes lush greenery and trees, enhancing the historical setting of the miniature display.
