Chess is a historic example for a play-by-mail board game.
The game known ascorrespondence chesseven kept the greatest figures of history entertained.
Also Voltaire and Frederick the Great were engaged in play-by-mail chess during their time.
Today, eMail and websites make play-by-mail games quicker and more convenient than ever before.
However, eMails play only a minor role.
Besides, you don’t have to be online at the same time your match partner is.
Here is a small selection of online games.
SoundChess
The SoundChess website is the link between you and your partner.
Either one of you might set up the game and make the first move.
With each move you’re free to also include a message to your partner.
The site shows the current board and provides some resources on possible chess openings.
There are 13 standard games, and dozens of variations to many of the games.
To play, you must sign up.
you’re free to get into a game in several different ways.
it’s possible for you to start a new game and post it to the waiting room.
A screenshot of the waiting room is posted below.
The time limit refers to the time each player has to complete one move.
The minimum is 3 days.
Communication happens throughItsYourTurn’s internal mailbox.
However, notifications of new messages are sent to your eMail.
All games and standings are listed on the game status page.
For my example I picked Halma.
All moves are recorded and shown below the board.
With each new move you might add a message for your opponent.
Phoenix
Phoenix is an incredibly complex play-by-mail strategy game.
Due to its complexity, the game has a very steep learning curve.
However, sufficient material and an active community is available to guide players through each step.
If you don’t mind reading and communicating with other players through forums, this game is for you.
Head over to > Turns > Access and access your ship.
It will then appear under > Turns.
To get familiar with your ship, its options, and available orders you should start a training session.
After making your orders you have to wait for the mission to progress.
