Diplomacy 1959
Designed by Allan B. Calhamer
What it is
A medium-heavy bluffing, negotiation, political game for 2-7 players (~360 min), built around area majority / influence, area movement, negotiation.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #882 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Diplomacy
Diplomacy is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–7 players, runs about 360 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Bluffing, Negotiation and Political game where the core of play revolves around Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement and Negotiation. A medium-heavy bluffing, negotiation, political game for 2-7 players (~360 min), built around area majority / influence, area movement, negotiation. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #882 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
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