Thunder on South Mountain
- Thunder on South Mountain
Infobox Game
title = Thunder on South Mountain
subtitle =
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designer = Scott Holmgren
illustrator =
publisher = [http://blueguidongames.com/index.html Blue Guidon]
players = 1-2
ages = 12 and up
setup_time = 5–15 minutes
playing_time = 4 hours
complexity = Medium
strategy =
random_chance = Medium (Dice)
skills = Strategy
footnotes =
bggid = 12597
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"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. [cite web |url=http://www.alanemrich.com/CSR_pages/Awards%20Pages/CSR2003.htm |title=Charles S. Roberts Award Winners (2003)]
See also
* Tabletop game
* Tactical wargame
References
External links
* [http://blueguidongames.com/index.html Blue Guidon]
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