Galactic Prisoners
| Publishers | Grandel, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1986 to unknown |
| Genres | wargame, science fiction, play-by-mail |
| Languages | English |
| Playing time | unlimited |
| Materials required | Instructions, order sheets, turn results, paper, pencil |
| Media type | Play-by-mail or email |
Galactic Prisoners (or GP or G.P.) is a closed-end, play-by-mail (PBM) wargame.
History and development[edit]
Galactic Prisoners was a space-based, science fiction play-by-mail game published by Grandel, Inc.[1] It was open-ended and computer moderated.[2] The gamemaster was Ed Grandel.[2]
Gameplay[edit]
Players begin on an alien planet with a "mammoth all terrain vehicle (ATV)".[2] The timeframe is the year 2240 CE.[3] After encountering a hostile alien race called the Nibor ("Robin" reversed), the few remaining humans fight for survival as planetary prisoners crewing their ATVs.[3] Combat and exploration are elements of gameplay.[2]
Reception[edit]
Terry Cannon reviewed the game in a 1991 issue of Paper Mayhem, stating that it was "unique, realistic, and exciting".[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Schell 1986. pp. 7–8.
- ^ a b c d Fay 1987. p. 8.
- ^ a b Lunsford 1987. p. 10.
- ^ Cannon 1991. p. 15.
Bibliography[edit]
- Cannon, Terry (January–February 1991). "The Universe & Galactic Prisoners". Paper Mayhem. No. 46. pp. 15–17.
- Fay, Mike (November–December 1987). "Escapades of Galactic Prisoners". Paper Mayhem. No. 27. pp. 8, 10.
- Fay, Mike (July–August 1989). "Exploring Galactic Prisoners". Paper Mayhem. No. 37. pp. 6–10.
- Lunsford, M.T. (June–July 1987). "Galactic Prisoners: Wrong Side of the Bars". D2 Report: The Play-by-Mail Gamer's Reading Companion. Vol. 2, no. 4. pp. 10–11.
- Schell, Joe (March–April 1986). "A Review of Galactic Prisoners". Paper Mayhem. No. 17. pp. 7–8.
Further reading[edit]
- Fay, Mike (March 1989). "Imprisoned By Mail". The Postal Warrior. No. 4. pp. 7–8.
- Fay, Mike (June–July 1987). "Life for the Galactic Prisoner". D2 Report: The Play-by-Mail Gamer's Reading Companion. Vol. 2, no. 4. pp. 39, 41.
- Fay, Mike (August–September 1987). "Life for the Galactic Prisoner: Part Two". D2 Report: The Play-by-Mail Gamer's Reading Companion. No. 13. pp. 20–22.
- Lunsford, M.T. (February–March 1988). "Taking Inventory". D2 Report: The Play-by-Mail Gamer's Reading Companion. No. 15. pp. 15–17.
- Sullivan, Tim (February–March 1988). "From the Helm". D2 Report: The Play-by-Mail Gamer's Reading Companion. No. 15. pp. 29–30.
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