Antietam: The Bloodiest Day, 17 September 1862

Published 1975

Increasingly regarded as THE pivotal battle of the civil war, this "mini" game is based on rule systems from Borodino and Austerlitz; and shares basic rules with others in the SPI Blue & Gray Folio Series (Chicamauga, Gettysburg and Shiloh) Scale is 400 meters/hex. 1-2 hours per Game Turn. Union Movement Restrictions are used to reflect McClellan's lack of aggression. Rigid Zones of Control, retreat and advance after combat, and Sequential Player Turns are common to these games, but a new concept, "Attack Effectiveness" is introduced. Surrounding to cut off retreat is a major strategy. Fairly wide open terrain, defense specifics (like Bloody Lane) are not detailed but "Burnside Bridge" is.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Zone of Control

Categories

American Civil War Wargame

Designers

Tom Walczyk

Publishers

Inc.) SPI (Simulations Publications
Antietam: The Bloodiest Day, 17 September 1862

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.07/5
Year
1975
BGG Rating
6.39
BGG Rank
#17386
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Antietam: The Bloodiest Day, 17 September 1862 is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Antietam: The Bloodiest Day, 17 September 1862 takes about 240 minutes.
Antietam: The Bloodiest Day, 17 September 1862 has a complexity rating of 2.07/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Antietam: The Bloodiest Day, 17 September 1862 is 12+.
Antietam: The Bloodiest Day, 17 September 1862 has a rating of 6.39/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 85 ratings. It is ranked #17386 overall.
Antietam: The Bloodiest Day, 17 September 1862 was designed by Tom Walczyk. It was published in 1975.