Traveller Adventure 8: Prison Planet

William A. Barton reviewed Prison Planet in The Space Gamer No. 59.^[1] Barton commented that "Overall, Prison Planet is a different and complete enough adventure that all referees should be able to find it useful, even if only used in part."^[1]

Andy Slack reviewed Prison Planet for White Dwarf #39, giving it an overall rating of 5 out of 10, and stated that "The referee using this adventure will have to be a good storyteller to make most players enjoy the petty squalor of prison life, and will need to flesh out events and characters more than usual."^[2]

Tony Watson reviewed Prison Planet for Different Worlds magazine and stated that "I was very impressed with Prison Planet. Even though the topic is somewhat esoteric [...] it is very well done and contains a surprising amount of detail. It is all there: corrupt guards, bad food, prison gangs and tough guys, and assignments in the danger zone for committing infractions. There is even a system for determining player's prison reputation, based on courage, brawling ability, squealing, and such. All the maps, rumors, and events combined to create the atmosphere of a correctional institution. Certainly recommended for the gamemaster who wants to be prepared for anything. Now let my players get themselves in a situation where the Imperials throw them in prison; I will be ready."^[3]

In his 1990 book The Complete Guide to Role-Playing Games, game critic Rick Swan highly recommended this as one of the best Traveller adventures.^[4]

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