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Swords of the Gods
Galactic Simulations title image, 1989
Galactic Simulations title image, 1989
PublishersGalactic Simulations, Ares Games
Years active1986 to unknown
Genresplay-by-mail, fantasy, wargame
LanguagesEnglish
Players10 to 15
Playing timefixed
Materials requiredInstructions, order sheets, turn results, paper, pencil
Media typePlay-by-mail or email

Swords of the Gods is a closed-end fantasy play-by-mail wargame. The game was based on the trilogy Books of Swords by Fred Saberhagen. It was published by Galactic Simulations with playtesting starting in January 1986. Ares Games later published the game. 10–15 players per game vied for domination of a fantasy world with magic swords and deities which influenced gameplay. The game received positive reviews in gaming magazines in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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