Publishers | Grandel, Inc. |
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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.
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]
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]
Terry Cannon reviewed the game in a 1991 issue of Paper Mayhem, stating that it was "unique, realistic, and exciting". [4]
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.
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]
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]
Terry Cannon reviewed the game in a 1991 issue of Paper Mayhem, stating that it was "unique, realistic, and exciting". [4]