| Publishers | Battle-Magic Gaming |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1984 to unknown |
| Genres | play-by-mail, fantasy |
| Languages | English |
| Playing time | unlimited |
| Materials required | Instructions, order sheets, turn results, paper, pencil |
| Media type | Play-by-mail or email |
Atlantrix is a fantasy roleplaying, play-by-mail game. First published by Atlantrix in 1984, it was later published by Battle-Magic Gaming.
Atlantrix is a fantasy roleplaying, play-by-mail game.[1] It was hand-moderated,[2] and open-ended.[3] First published in 1984,[3] in 1986, Atlantrix published the game,[4] and as of 1990, the publisher was Battle-Magic Gaming.[2]
The game's setting is a city called Atlantrix situated on an island.[2] Gameplay starts with customizable characters of little experience, skill, money, and energy with some basic equipment.[2] Character traits included Accuracy, Balance and Coordination, Intelligence, Social Appeal, Speed, Strength, and Timing and Reaction.[5]
Dueling is central to advancement.[2] Although everyone starts as a fighter, magic user classes are available as players rise in stature.[1] Besides city exploration, dungeons and caves are available to players.[1]
In 1986, Atlantrix tied for 10th place in Paper Mayhem's Best PBM Game of 1986 list.[4][a] Robert Woodard reviewed the game in a 1996 issue of Paper Mayhem, noting that of the PBM games he played in the previous seven years, "Atlantra is one of the best".[6]
