Star Venture

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Star Venture is a play-by-mail game by Schubel & Son begun in 1982.

Gameplay[]

Star Venture was a play-by-mail computer-moderated game set in a 125-star galaxy, in which each player is the captain of one or more starships which players may utilize to achieve whatever goals they desire.[1]

Reception[]

In the April 1983 edition of Dragon (Issue 72), Michael Gray stated "This game is thematically quite like Star Master, though it seems to be more closely structured."[2]

W.G. Armintrout reviewed Star Venture in The Space Gamer No. 63.[1] Armintrout commented that "Star Venture is a fascinating game. I recommend it, with a few warnings: (1) This is not a game for novices, and (2) it requires some mathematical ability and a blazing competitive will. I also commend Schubel & Son for their lightning speed in publishing errata and in implementing player suggestions (already adding convoy and special message rules)."[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Armintrout, W.G. (May–June 1983). "Star Mail: Three New PBM Space Games". The Space Gamer. Steve Jackson Games (63): 6–8.
  2. ^ Gray, Michael (April 1983). "The PBM scene: Facts you can use when YOU choose what game to play". Dragon. TSR, Inc. (72): 32.
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