Quantum Space was the first play-by-email game offered as part of a major commercial online service. It ran on
AOL from 1989 to 1992. The game was developed by
Stormfront Studios, designed and programmed by
Don Daglow and produced by
Kathi McHugh.
In 1990-91 Quantum Space was the highest-rated text-based area of AOL other than chat rooms and message boards.