186:, space-based, science fiction play-by-mail wargame of medium complexity published by Pierce Enterprises and later by Wy'East Games. The game launched in 1979 and was "well established" by 1984. By 1986, some of the empires were "massive". Turns had no time limit, enabling overseas players as well. The game designer was Dan Pierce, who attempted to improve on
192:. By 1985, the publisher had moved the game system from a "TRS 80-1 to a Tandy 1200 HD" for speed and expansion purposes. Dan eventually lost interest in the game, so his brother David took over for many year. In the Mid-90's Mark Wardell, Wy'East Games, took over first under a licensing agreement and later purchasing the game outright.
204:. Four empires types were available: "Empire Builder, Star Merchant, Xenophobe, Pirate". Players choose between four character types. Available elements include "ships, ground based military equipment, economic components, etc.", providing gameplay options for players.
218:. He gave it a generally positive review, stating that "In all, Galactic Empires is a game that is simple enough for a novice, while still challenging enough for the most advanced player, at a reasonable cost".
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Weidner, Dave (Spring 1986). "Galactic
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Balicki, Rick (1983). "Game
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363:. No. 10. pp. 18, 20.
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311:. pp. 18–20.
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297:Editors 1985
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247:Balicki 1983
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103:Playing time
73:play-by-mail
53:Years active
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1655:Universe II
1357:Vorcon Wars
1114:Logan's Run
1022:Roleplaying
937:Renaissance
930:Moneylender
591:Realpolitik
514:Battle Plan
482:Family Wars
475:Crime Lords
266:McLain 1984
45:Publication
1790:Categories
1662:The Weapon
1592:Starmaster
1550:Spiral Arm
1163:Silverdawn
1156:Saturnalia
980:Illuminati
879:Austerlitz
857:Historical
679:Domination
672:Battle Cry
234:References
184:open-ended
142:Media type
95:Setup time
37:Publishers
1749:KJC Games
1722:Companies
1683:Magazines
1599:Star Saga
1571:Starglobe
1536:Space 101
1522:Rimworlds
1508:New Order
1452:Galac-Tac
1431:Continuum
1308:Raumkrieg
1301:Portinium
1209:Westworld
1079:En Garde!
1058:Darkworld
916:LandLords
826:Talwaithe
749:Krahlizek
693:Earthwood
665:Atlantrix
549:Diplomacy
521:Centurion
429:Blood Pit
208:Reception
98:5 minutes
90:Unlimited
79:Languages
28:Designers
1861:Wargames
1691:Flagship
1669:Zorphwar
1585:Starlord
1501:Mobius I
1389:Ad Astra
1177:TribeNet
1004:Railroad
951:Terra II
886:Conquest
872:Aegyptus
707:EverMoor
499:Wargames
436:CTF 2187
360:Flagship
339:Flagship
299:. p. 29.
287:. p. 18.
268:. p. 43.
249:. p. 20.
222:See also
215:Flagship
196:Gameplay
161:open-end
148:or email
1620:Starweb
1438:Eclipse
1417:Capitol
1194:Western
923:Midgard
798:Odyssey
770:Lizards
763:Legends
658:Alamaze
650:Fantasy
626:Warlord
450:Duel II
202:Starweb
189:Starweb
87:Players
82:English
65:wargame
1634:Takamo
1396:Belter
1266:Cyborg
1128:Midhir
994:SpyKor
535:Crisis
178:was a
136:pencil
119:Skills
114:Medium
111:Chance
61:Genres
1768:Other
1184:Wofan
1142:Quest
1100:Kings
987:Power
847:Venom
467:Crime
132:paper
700:Epic
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