History of Play by mail game

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Play by mail games are games, of any type, played by mail, either paper mail or email. Chess is an example of a game which has been played by mail for centuries. The wargame Diplomacy was played by mail in the 1960s, starting with an email newsletter (called a \'zine) written by John Boardman. More complex wargames, moderated by computer programs, were pioneered by Rick Loomis and his company, Flying Buffalo Games (http://www.flyingbuffalo.com/).

Play by mail games are games, of any type, played by either postal mail? or email. Chess is an example of a game which has been played by mail for centuries. The wargame Diplomacy? was played by mail in the 1960s, starting with an email newsletter (called a \'zine) written by [John Boardman]?. More complex wargames, moderated by computer programs, were pioneered by [Rick Loomis]? and his company, Flying Buffalo Games (http://www.flyingbuffalo.com/).

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Today, many games are played by email as well as postal mail. In addition, some computer games can be played in a play by mail mode: you make your "move", mail a file to your opponent, who makes his "move", and mails something back.

Today, many games are played by email as well as postal mail. In addition, some computer games can be played in a play by mail mode: you make your "move", mail a file to your opponent, who makes his "move", and mails something back.