Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Take a closer look at Sekigahara: The Unification of Japan – an accessible, elegant, 2-player block wargame that's still a hit 15 years after its initial release. Designer Matt Calkins shares fascinating insight on how he approached designing Sekigahara, and why, with a focus on how the game’s mechanisms are connected to the history portrayed in the game. The video also captures reasons why a variety people find it enjoyable to play.

Introduction 00:00
Game Overview 01:00
Historical Highlights 06:58
Fun Factors - David Thompson 17:46
Fun Factors - Jay Bernardo 20:18
Fun Factors - Candice Harris 25:00
Fun Factors - Mark Herman 26:08
Final Thoughts - Matt Calkins 27:22
Outro 36:52

Video Produced & Edited by: Candice Harris

Original Music composted specifically for Sekigahara: by Drew Conley (@drewconleycomposer): drewconleycomposer.com

Sekigahara: gmtgames.com/p-972-sekigahara-5th-printing.aspx
25% OFF discount code: SEKI25YT

BGG game page: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/25021/sekigahara-the-unification-of-japan