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return signal
a game for two players; you are two cool teenagers from different planets who met at a space summer camp. the interplanetary sending system (or: space post office) is trying to ruin your friendship and get you grounded. will you let it? written for #correspondencejam
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5.00 (from 4 reviews)
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