Antietam – September 17, 1862 (2nd Edition) is a two-player American Civil War wargame that recreates the Battle of Antietam, fought on 17 September 1862, one of the bloodiest days in American military history.
Volume I in Worthington Publishing's Civil War Brigade Battle Series, the game uses a traditional hex-and-counter system to recreate the battle between Union and Confederate forces. Designed to be accessible without sacrificing historical detail, it offers players the opportunity to recreate the events of the day or explore how different decisions might have changed the outcome.
With brigade-level units, historically researched orders of battle and straightforward rules, Antietam combines battlefield manoeuvre, artillery fire and morale into a game that can be completed in an evening.
This game includes:
1 Hard-Mounted Game Board
4 Counter Sheets Featuring Thick 7/8" Counters with Rounded Corners
2 Full-Colour Rulebooks (8 Pages Each)
2 Full-Colour Playbooks (12 Pages Each)
2 Full-Colour Player Aid Cards
2 Ten-Sided Dice
Sturdy Bookcase-Size Game Box
Key Features:
Recreates the Battle of Antietam on 17 September 1862
Volume I in the Civil War Brigade Battle Series
Traditional hex-and-counter gameplay with brigade-level formations
Historically researched Union and Confederate orders of battle
Colour-coded morale ratings distinguishing green, veteran and crack troops
Includes ranged artillery fire, melee combat and cavalry charges
Alternating player turns using an I-go, You-go system
Detailed battlefield map with a scale of 250 yards per hex
Designed to offer an approachable rules system for experienced and newer wargamers
Opportunities to explore alternative tactics and historical outcomes
About the Game:
Antietam places players in command of Union and Confederate forces during the battle fought near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in September 1862.
The game operates at brigade level, with infantry and cavalry counters representing individual brigades. Each strength point represents approximately 100 men, while artillery strength points represent two cannons.
Morale is an important part of the system. Colour-coded indicators distinguish between green, veteran and crack troops, reflecting differences in experience and battlefield effectiveness.
The historically detailed mounted game board uses a scale of 250 yards per hex, allowing players to manoeuvre their formations across the battlefield while considering terrain, positioning and the strength of opposing forces.
Combat and Gameplay
The game uses an alternating-turn system in which players take turns conducting their operations.
Combat includes ranged artillery fire, infantry engagements, melee and cavalry charges. Morale also influences how formations perform during the battle.
The rules are designed to be relatively easy to learn, with many familiar concepts for players experienced in traditional historical wargames.
Based on extensive research into the opposing armies' orders of battle, the game provides an opportunity to examine the tactical decisions faced by commanders on both sides.
Can the Union forces achieve a decisive victory, or can the Confederates hold their positions and change the course of the battle?
Game Details:
Players: 2
Playing Time: Approximately 3–6 Hours
Complexity: 4/10 (Low to Moderate)
Solitaire Suitability: Can Be Played Solitaire
Historical Period: American Civil War
Battle: Antietam, 17 September 1862
Unit Scale: Brigade Level
Infantry and Cavalry Scale: 1 Strength Point = 100 Men
Artillery Scale: 1 Strength Point = 2 Cannons
Map Scale: 250 Yards per Hex
Game System: Hex-and-Counter, I-go/You-go
Edition: 2nd Edition
Recommended Age: 14+
Antietam – September 17, 1862 (2nd Edition) offers an accessible yet historically detailed recreation of a major American Civil War battle. With its brigade-level formations, straightforward combat system and researched battlefield setting, it provides an engaging challenge for players interested in American Civil War history and traditional hex-and-counter wargames.
Antietam – September 17, 1862 (2nd Edition) is a two-player American Civil War wargame that recreates the Battle of Antietam, fought on 17 September 1862, one of the bloodiest days in American military history.
Volume I in Worthington Publishing's Civil War Brigade Battle Series, the game uses a traditional hex-and-counter system to recreate the battle between Union and Confederate forces. Designed to be accessible without sacrificing historical detail, it offers players the opportunity to recreate the events of the day or explore how different decisions might have changed the outcome.
With brigade-level units, historically researched orders of battle and straightforward rules, Antietam combines battlefield manoeuvre, artillery fire and morale into a game that can be completed in an evening.
This game includes:
1 Hard-Mounted Game Board
4 Counter Sheets Featuring Thick 7/8" Counters with Rounded Corners
2 Full-Colour Rulebooks (8 Pages Each)
2 Full-Colour Playbooks (12 Pages Each)
2 Full-Colour Player Aid Cards
2 Ten-Sided Dice
Sturdy Bookcase-Size Game Box
Key Features:
Recreates the Battle of Antietam on 17 September 1862
Volume I in the Civil War Brigade Battle Series
Traditional hex-and-counter gameplay with brigade-level formations
Historically researched Union and Confederate orders of battle
Colour-coded morale ratings distinguishing green, veteran and crack troops
Includes ranged artillery fire, melee combat and cavalry charges
Alternating player turns using an I-go, You-go system
Detailed battlefield map with a scale of 250 yards per hex
Designed to offer an approachable rules system for experienced and newer wargamers
Opportunities to explore alternative tactics and historical outcomes
About the Game:
Antietam places players in command of Union and Confederate forces during the battle fought near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in September 1862.
The game operates at brigade level, with infantry and cavalry counters representing individual brigades. Each strength point represents approximately 100 men, while artillery strength points represent two cannons.
Morale is an important part of the system. Colour-coded indicators distinguish between green, veteran and crack troops, reflecting differences in experience and battlefield effectiveness.
The historically detailed mounted game board uses a scale of 250 yards per hex, allowing players to manoeuvre their formations across the battlefield while considering terrain, positioning and the strength of opposing forces.
Combat and Gameplay
The game uses an alternating-turn system in which players take turns conducting their operations.
Combat includes ranged artillery fire, infantry engagements, melee and cavalry charges. Morale also influences how formations perform during the battle.
The rules are designed to be relatively easy to learn, with many familiar concepts for players experienced in traditional historical wargames.
Based on extensive research into the opposing armies' orders of battle, the game provides an opportunity to examine the tactical decisions faced by commanders on both sides.
Can the Union forces achieve a decisive victory, or can the Confederates hold their positions and change the course of the battle?
Game Details:
Players: 2
Playing Time: Approximately 3–6 Hours
Complexity: 4/10 (Low to Moderate)
Solitaire Suitability: Can Be Played Solitaire
Historical Period: American Civil War
Battle: Antietam, 17 September 1862
Unit Scale: Brigade Level
Infantry and Cavalry Scale: 1 Strength Point = 100 Men
Artillery Scale: 1 Strength Point = 2 Cannons
Map Scale: 250 Yards per Hex
Game System: Hex-and-Counter, I-go/You-go
Edition: 2nd Edition
Recommended Age: 14+
Antietam – September 17, 1862 (2nd Edition) offers an accessible yet historically detailed recreation of a major American Civil War battle. With its brigade-level formations, straightforward combat system and researched battlefield setting, it provides an engaging challenge for players interested in American Civil War history and traditional hex-and-counter wargames.
