Krahlizek (game)

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Krahlizek
PublishersAggressive Addiction Games (US), Phildee Enterprises (UK)
Genreswargame, play-by-mail
LanguagesEnglish
Materials requiredInstructions, order sheets, turn results, paper, pencil
Media typePlay-by-mail or email

Krahlizek is a closed-ended, computer moderated, play-by-mail (PBM) wargame.

History and development[edit]

Krahlizek was a closed-ended play-by-mail game.[1] Aggressive Addiction Games published the game in the United States, while Phildee Enterprises published it in the United Kingdom.[1]

Gameplay[edit]

Krahlizek was a game of conquest.[1] Players won by controlling the most territory at the end of the game.[1] Games typically lasted 21–30 turns.[1] Combat was a key element of the game, with economics, spying, and politics also factors.[2]

Reception[edit]

Nick Palmer reviewed the game in a 1995 issue of Flagship, noting it was a good game for novices. He stated that "it's well-finished: almost entirely bug-free, well-balanced, exciting, and both victory nor defeat are rarely quite certain".[3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Herriman 1994. p. 28.
  2. ^ Herriman 1994. p. 28–29.
  3. ^ Palmer 1995. p. 17.

Bibliography[edit]

  • Herriman, Jack (November–December 1994). "Krahhzek: Simple System, Subtle Design". Flagship. No. 52 (US ed.). pp. 28–29.
  • Palmer, Nicky (January–February 1995). "Krahhzek: The Scorched Earth Strategy". Flagship. No. 53. U.S. Edition. pp. 17–19.

Further reading[edit]

  • Bunker, Robert J.; Zavala, Felipe (January–February 1994). "Krahlizek: The Last Battle – Playtest Notes". Paper Mayhem. No. 64. pp. 17–19.
  • Cameron, George (July–August 1994). "Addicted to Krahlizek". Paper Mayhem. No. 67. pp. 29–30.
  • Ford, Stuart (Summer 1995). "Krahlizek: The Last Battle". PBMZine. No. 1. pp. 21–24.
  • Greenwood, Kyle (May–June 1997). "Krahlizek: The Last Battle". Paper Mayhem. No. 84. p. 10.
  • Palmer, Nicky (May–June 1995). "Krahlizek Diary". Flagship. No. 55. U.S. Edition. pp. 21–23.
  • Rodgers, Patrick M. (January–February 1994). "Ship Ahoy! New PBM Games Spotted". Shadis. No. 11. pp. 76–77.
  • Webb, Tony (May–June 1994). "Krahlizek: The Last Battle". Paper Mayhem. No. 66. pp. 14–16.