Brand: Worthington Publishing

Worthington Games South Mountain: September 14,1862 Board Game<br><br>Immerse yourself in a pivotal moment of Civil War history with South Mountain 1862, Volume VI in Worthington's Civil War Brigade Battle Series. This strategic board game lets you command Union or Confederate forces in a historically accurate recreation of the battle that preceded Antietam. The game features a stunning 22" x 25.5" hard-mounted game board with detailed hex-based terrain at 250 yards per hex. Each infantry and cavalry brigade piece represents 100 men, with strength points and morale levels clearly indicated by color coding. Artillery pieces are scaled with each point representing 2 cannon. Players can complete a full game in 2-3 hours, making strategic decisions as either the Confederate forces defending against the Union army, or as Union forces fighting through challenging terrain to prevent Lee's escape across the Potomac. With streamlined mechanics and extensively researched components reflecting actual order of battle, this game offers deep strategic gameplay for ages 18 and up. The 4/10 difficulty rating makes it accessible while maintaining historical authenticity.

Features:

• HISTORICAL ACCURACY: Detailed recreation of the 1862 Battle of South Mountain with historically accurate unit counters and terrain on a mounted 22" x 25.5" game board
• GAMEPLAY FEATURES: 2-3 hour playtime for 2 players with streamlined mechanics, featuring brigade-level combat where each strength point represents 100 men or 2 cannon
• GAME COMPONENTS: Includes mounted game board, 2 counter sheets, 2 rule books, 2 player aid cards, and dice for complete battlefield simulation
• STRATEGIC DEPTH: Players command Union or Confederate forces across challenging terrain, with unique victory conditions for each side
• GAME SCALE: Hexagonal grid map represents 250 yards per hex, allowing for precise tactical movements and authentic battlefield positioning