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Diplomacy

A board game by Allan B. Calhamer
Publisher: Avalon Hill
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Description Description
This classic game of pure negotiation has taken many forms over the years. The first Avalon Hill-version has perhaps the widest release, but Avalon Hill (Hasbro) re-released the game in 1999, complete with a colorful new map and metal pieces. They recently released a 50th anniversary edition with a new map and cardboard pieces representing the armies and navies. In the game, players represent one of the seven "Great Powers of Europe" (Great Britain, France, Austria, Germany, Italy, Russia or Turkey) in the years prior to World War I. Play begins in the Spring of 1901, and players make both Spring and Autumn moves each year. There are only two kinds of military units: armies and fleets. On any given turn, each of your military units has limited options: They can move into an adjoining territory, support an allied unit in an attack on an adjoining territory, support an allied unit in defending an adjoining territory, or hold their position. Players instruct each of their units by writing a set of "orders." The outcome of each turn is determined by the rules of the game. There are no dice rolls or other elements of chance. With its incredibly simplistic movement mechanics fused to a significant negotiation element, this system is highly respected by many a gamer.
Additional information Additional information
Mechanics: Area Movement Simultaneous Action Selection
Categories: Political/Negotiation
Alternative names: Deluxe Diplomacy Diplomacia Diplomacy Diplomacy 50th Anniversary Edition Diplomatie ディプロマシー 1914: Juego de la diplomacia 1914: O Jogo da Diplomacia Deluxe Diplomacy Diplomacia Diplomacy Diplomacy - 50th Anniversary Edition Diplomacy - Edizione 50° Anniversario Diplomacy 50th Anniversary Edition Diplomatie דיפלומטיה ディプロマシー 外交
BARCODE: 5010993911288
The item is in 7 carts In 52 wishlists In 52 collections This was seen 33665 times
Description Description
This classic game of pure negotiation has taken many forms over the years. The first Avalon Hill-version has perhaps the widest release, but Avalon Hill (Hasbro) re-released the game in 1999, complete with a colorful new map and metal pieces. They recently released a 50th anniversary edition with a new map and cardboard pieces representing the armies and navies. In the game, players represent one of the seven "Great Powers of Europe" (Great Britain, France, Austria, Germany, Italy, Russia or Turkey) in the years prior to World War I. Play begins in the Spring of 1901, and players make both Spring and Autumn moves each year. There are only two kinds of military units: armies and fleets. On any given turn, each of your military units has limited options: They can move into an adjoining territory, support an allied unit in an attack on an adjoining territory, support an allied unit in defending an adjoining territory, or hold their position. Players instruct each of their units by writing a set of "orders." The outcome of each turn is determined by the rules of the game. There are no dice rolls or other elements of chance. With its incredibly simplistic movement mechanics fused to a significant negotiation element, this system is highly respected by many a gamer.
Additional information Additional information
Mechanics: Area Movement Simultaneous Action Selection
Categories: Political/Negotiation
Alternative names: Deluxe Diplomacy Diplomacia Diplomacy Diplomacy 50th Anniversary Edition Diplomatie ディプロマシー 1914: Juego de la diplomacia 1914: O Jogo da Diplomacia Deluxe Diplomacy Diplomacia Diplomacy Diplomacy - 50th Anniversary Edition Diplomacy - Edizione 50° Anniversario Diplomacy 50th Anniversary Edition Diplomatie דיפלומטיה ディプロマシー 外交
BARCODE: 5010993911288
The item is in 7 carts In 52 wishlists In 52 collections This was seen 33665 times
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What players say

How many players it plays best with · 295 votes on BoardGameGeek

  • 1 0 0 say it plays best, 5 recommend it, 218 do not recommend it
  • 2 1 1 say it plays best, 19 recommend it, 218 do not recommend it
  • 3 0 0 say it plays best, 22 recommend it, 208 do not recommend it
  • 4 2 2 say it plays best, 37 recommend it, 188 do not recommend it
  • 5 7 7 say it plays best, 83 recommend it, 137 do not recommend it
  • 6 29 29 say it plays best, 139 recommend it, 72 do not recommend it
  • 7 271 271 say it plays best, 15 recommend it, 1 do not recommend it
  • 7+ 8 8 say it plays best, 24 recommend it, 135 do not recommend it

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alexintour BGG user
10.0/10

First of all – it’s just a game. Remember this. No dices at all, so if you’re unlucky with dices, this is the game for you. Diplomacy is just about your negotiation skills with other people and your ability to see when your ally is telling you a lie and your enemy tells you the truth. There are 7 players in a game, so normally 1 winner and 6 losers. Just get used to it. Your odds on winning are not that great. You have to try hard. If you can’t separate game and real life this game will hurt you a lot. If you can, it will get you fun, friends and new experiences* (* - only if you remember the first line of this comment)

dumb_old_man BGG user
10.0/10

Tens are straight up masterpieces. They are the best in their genre, and I can't think of any way to change them that wouldn't just make them worse.

Kurkid BGG user
10.0/10

have already spent many days playing Diplomacy. If you have enough time for a full game and can find seven players, play it, otherwise you are missing out. A personal 10 out of 10.

Nuerginator BGG user
10.0/10

One of the all-time classics. Like the Odyssey, Hamlet, or Chess. This game also serves as a great introduction to the wargame genre, since it's pretty simple and intuitive, yet very strategically deep.

Viking_Lad2003 BGG user
10.0/10

An amazing turn-based WWI strategy game that beautifully blends tactics and social interactions in order to succeed. Another plus is that everyone's turns are at the same time, so you're never waiting around for someone else to go

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