Antietam

Antietam is an introductory historical wargame from White Dog Games covering the Battle of Antietam, fought on 17 September 1862 during the American Civil War. The game is played at brigade level and is designed to give players a real hex-and-counter battle experience without burying the action under excessive rules complexity.

With a short four-page rulebook, Antietam is well suited to players looking for an accessible Civil War wargame that can be taught quickly and played in an evening. Both sides face meaningful choices: the Union player must decide which corps to activate and how to coordinate attacks, while the Confederate player must manage a pressured defensive line and reinforce threatened positions at the right moment.

The result is a compact but dynamic treatment of a major battle, with terrain, timing, activation, and position all mattering. It is a good fit for players interested in the American Civil War, introductory wargames, or shorter historical games that still feel like proper simulations.

Format: Boxed historical wargame.

Contents include: one 27.5″ x 21″ game map, 112 double-sided Union and Confederate combat counters, 44 markers, one 4-page example of play, one player reference sheet, one terrain effects chart, one Union setup sheet, one Confederate setup sheet, and one 4-page rulebook.