Galactic Prisoners (or GP or G.P.) is a closed-end, play-by-mail (PBM) wargame.

History and development Galactic Prisoners was a space-based, science fiction play-by-mail game published by Grandel, Inc.Schell 1986. pp. 7–8. It was open-ended and computer moderated.Fay 1987. p. 8. The gamemaster was Ed Grandel.

Gameplay Players begin on an alien planet with a "mammoth all terrain vehicle (ATV)". The timeframe is the year 2240 CE.Lunsford 1987. p. 10. After encountering a hostile alien race called the Nibor ("Robin" reversed), the few remaining humans fight for survival as planetary prisoners crewing their ATVs. Combat and exploration are elements of gameplay.

Reception Terry Cannon reviewed the game in a 1991 issue of Paper Mayhem, stating that it was "unique, realistic, and exciting".Cannon 1991. p. 15.

See also List of play-by-mail games

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