Antietam
The Bloodiest Day, 17 September 1862
A board game by Tom Walczyk
2 Players 240 minutes Low
Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Line of Sight, Movement Points, Zone of Control, Ratio / Combat Results Table
Wargame, Post-Napoleonic, American Civil War
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Description
Antietam: The Bloodiest Day, 17 September 1862, is a classic wargame that drops you into the midst of one of the American Civil War's most pivotal battles. Designed by Tom Walczyk and first published in 1975, this game is easy to learn but challenging to master, making it perfect for history buffs and strategy enthusiasts alike. With a playtime of around 240 minutes, you and your opponent will engage in a tense, back-and-forth battle, using dice rolling, grid movement, and line of sight to outmaneuver each other on the hexagon grid. The game's straightforward rules and intuitive mechanics let you focus on the action, as you try to outflank and outfight your opponent in a recreation of the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. With its unique blend of simplicity and depth, Antietam is a must-play for anyone interested in the American Civil War or wargaming in general.
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