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Sep 11, 2025·Interview·11:27·3·Watch on YouTube

Shoshin: The Path of Ascension | Cozy Media Interview

Pelican House Games

Pelican House Games

Watch “Shoshin: The Path of Ascension | Cozy Media Interview,” a board game interview for Shoshin: The Path of Ascension on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by Pelican House Games on YouTube:

In this 12-minute interview with Cozy Media, JC (principal developer of Shoshin: The Path of Ascension) dives into the story behind the game’s creation, its unique mechanics, and what makes it stand out in the world of tabletop wargaming. Discover how Shoshin blends fast-paced skirmishes with deep strategy, modular clan-building, and a mythic Sengoku-era Japan setting. Learn why the game is built to be accessible yet cinematic, how the community has already contributed to its growth, and what lies ahead for expansions and future projects. ✨ What You’ll Hear About in This Interview: The origins of Shoshin and the inspirations behind it How the game balances tactical depth with fast turns Clan customization, narrative flexibility, and scaling gameplay Kickstarter plans and why community support matters The team effort and vision behind bringing the game to life 👉 Follow our Kickstarter today: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pelicanhousegames/shoshin-the-path-of-ascension 👉 Learn more and grab a free reference copy of the rules at: https://shoshingame.com 👉 Join the community on Discord: https://discord.gg/bMyeERkQVA 🎴 Shoshin: The Path of Ascension — Muster your clan! Embrace the beginner’s mind and ascend to your highest reaches by forging your own path.

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Shoshin: The Path of Ascension

Shoshin: The Path of Ascension

2026

2 - 99 players
60 - 240 min

About Shoshin: The Path of Ascension, from BoardGameGeek:

Set in a time when ancient clans and legendary warriors navigate a brutal path of loyalty and honor, Shoshin: The Path of Ascension not only immerses players in the tumultuous lives of Japan's iconic warrior classes but also explores the mythical elements of the times. From disciplined samurai to mystical yokai, each figure in this realm is bound by fate, fighting for their clan, honor, or perhaps a mysterious higher calling. In Shoshin, feudal Japan's struggles and spiritual elements are brought to life, blending strategic depth with epic storytelling. Shoshin: The Path of Ascension is an immersive tabletop skirmish game rooted in the fierce and mystical world of feudal Japan, where combatants battle for honor, prestige, and survival. Players command teams of warriors, creating distinct rosters from a pool of characters, as they clash across a series of skirmishes. Whether you lead your clan in honor-bound duels or embark on a journey as a band of Ronin, every battle reveals more about the Path of Ascension. -description from the designer

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