Nuclear Destruction
Nuclear Destruction is a play-by-mail (PBM) game. It was published by Rick Loomis of Flying Buffalo Inc. in 1970. It was the first professional PBM game.[1]
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| Designers | Rick Loomis |
|---|---|
| Publishers | Flying Buffalo Inc. |
| Publication | 1970 |
| Genres | Role-playing |
| Languages | English |
| Systems | Play-by-mail |
| Players | 10 to 30 |
| Skills required | Critical thinking, diplomacy |
| Website | rickloomispbm |
Development
Nuclear Destruction was the first game offered by Flying Buffalo Inc., and started the professional PBM industry.[2] Flying Buffalo Inc. offered the game through mail initially, but it is a play-by-email (PBEM) game in the 21st century as well.[3] As of October 2021, Rick Loomis PBM Games publishes the game.[4] Nuclear Destruction has been active since 1970.[5]
Gameplay
According to reviewer Charles Mosteller, editor in chief of Suspense and Decision, the modern PBM magazine, Nuclear Destruction is a "Strategic missile game with emphasis on diplomacy".[3] The object is to be the sole survivor at the end of the game, by arranging for the other players to be destroyed with nuclear missiles.[6] Player tools include missiles, "anti-missiles", factories, and money for influencing other players.[6]
See also
References
- Mclain 1993.
- Townsend 1988. p. 20.
- Mosteller 2014. p. 21.
- Spencer 2021.
- Loomis 1981. p. 3.
- Lindahl 2020.
Bibliography
- Lindahl, Greg. "Nuclear Destruction". PBM List. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- Loomis, Richard F. (1981). "Rules for Nuclear Destruction" (PDF). Rick Loomis PBM Games. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- McLain, Bob (August 1, 1993). "Play By Mail: The Infancy of Cyberspace". Pyramid. sjgames.com. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- Mosteller, Charles (June 2014). "Nuclear Destruction: ND-842/Turn # 1" (PDF). Suspense and Decision. No. 8. pp. 21–28. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- Spencer, David (October 7, 2021). "PBM's Newest Company: Rick Loomis PBM Games". Suspense & Decision. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - Townsend, Jim (1988). "The PBM Corner". White Wolf Magazine. No. 11. White Wolf Publishing. p. 20.