Thunder on South Mountain
DesignersScott Holmgren
PublishersBlue Guidon
Players1-2
Setup time5–15 minutes
Playing time4 hours
ChanceMedium (Dice)
Age range12 and up
SkillsStrategy

Thunder on South Mountain is a board wargame that simulates the American Civil War battle of South Mountain Maryland, fought on September 14, 1862. In this battle, Union forces fought under the command of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan and Confederate forces were under the command of Maj. Gen. Daniel Harvey Hill. Players play the role of these commanders in this tactical, brigade-level simulation. The game has low complexity and an emphasis on command and control.

Awards

Thunder on South Mountain won the 2003 Charles S. Roberts Award for best desktop publishing produced boardgame.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Charles S. Roberts Award Winners (2003)".
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