Play by mail game

Play by mail games are games, of any type, played through postal mail or e-mail. One example, chess, has been played by mail for centuries (when played in this way, it is known as correspondence chess). Another example, Diplomacy, has been played by mail since the 1960s, starting with a printed newsletter (a fanzine) written by John Boardman. More complex wargames, moderated by computer programs, were pioneered by Rick Loomis and his company, Flying Buffalo in the 1970s. The first such games offered via email through major online services such as AOL were created at Stormfront Studios, starting in 1989.

Related Topics:
Game - Mail - E-mail - Chess - Correspondence chess - Diplomacy - 1960s - Fanzine - John Boardman - Wargames - Rick Loomis - Flying Buffalo - 1970s - AOL - Stormfront Studios - 1989

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Play by mail games are often referred to as PBM games, and play by email is sometimes abbreviated PBeM -- as opposed to face to face (FTF) games which are played in person.

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See also Play-by-post gaming

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