Unit types (blue and red counter sets are identical):
- MZ Muzzle-loader
- EB Early breech-loader
- LB Late breech-loader
- CY Cavalry
- MR Mounted rifles
- MG Machine gun
- MA Muzzle-loading artillery
- BA Breech-loading artillery
- Mh Muzzle-loading horse artillery
- Bh Breech-loading horse artillery
Rifle and Saber is a sand-box system that aims to depict late-19th century combat that ushered in rifled muskets and artillery.
There are 17 scenarios ranging from 1857 (Indian Rebellion) through 1900 (Boer War). Each scenario portrays part of a large battle. For example, the two Gettysburg scenarios cover Little Round Top and Pickett's Charge.