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South Mountain

Hex-based wargame recreating the rearguard action of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia against the Union Army of the Potomac on September 14, 1862.

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

12+

Weight

2.75

Rating

6.91

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South Mountain has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 2.8

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

South Mountain has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

South Mountain offers a high degree of variability with its gameboard, expansions, and strategic depth. The game scales well with different player counts and has a moderate learning curve. Overall, it provides a fresh and engaging experience with a strong replayability score.

Luck profile

South Mountain has a moderate influence of luck. The game outcome is not predominantly determined by random elements, but they still have a notable impact. Players have some ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element overpowering the other.

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Credits

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Designers

2
Richard H. Berg Jon Southard

Publishers

1
West End Games

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