Global Supremacy
1980s play-by-mail wargame
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Global Supremacy is a closed-end and computer-moderated play by mail (PBM) wargame. Schubel & Son published the game in the United States and Mitregames published a similar version in the United Kingdom.
| Designers | Schubel & Son |
|---|---|
| Publishers | Schubel & Son (US), Mitregames (UK) |
| Years active | 1983 to unknown |
| Genres | play-by-mail, wargame |
| Languages | English |
| Systems | computer moderated |
| Players | 82 |
| Playing time | closed ended |
| Materials required | Instructions, order sheets, turn results, paper, pencil |
| Media type | Play-by-mail |
Development
Global Supremacy was a closed-ended PBM wargame.[1] It was launched in 1983 with significant initial player interest.[1] Schubel & Son published the game in the United States. By 1986, Mitregames was publishing a similar version in the United Kingdom.[2] By 1987, Schubel & Son had published three versions of the game.[3]
Gameplay
The game was set in a post-World War III period in a multi-polar world without superpowers.[2] There were 82 nations for players as well as multiple non-player nations and areas.[2] The game used the earth's geography, and players could use an atlas as a playing aid.[1] A wide variety of military units and weaponry, to include nuclear weapons, were available.[1] Espionage and diplomacy were also elements of gameplay.[1]