The Great Race

Type: abstract simulation Duration: open ended Frequency: once per week GM: human moderated Costs: free Email: bjordan@vicnet.net.au [ok] Keywords: free, open-ended, email, human, abstract, modern Last-Update: 1997Feb21 Status: Game over, but you can still ask for the rules Description The Great Race is an experimental simulation of the 1908 race from New York to Paris, depicted in the 1965 film of the same name. Players design and control one car plus crew, determine their route, their speed and level of maintenance. There is provision for player co-operation (players recieve Email addressess of opponents.) The game should only take a few months, suggestions by players are welcome and the rules may be modified during play.

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