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.
What players ask about Diplomacy
How many players is Diplomacy?
Diplomacy plays with 2–7 players.
Does Diplomacy work with 2 players?
Yes — Diplomacy plays 2–7, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Diplomacy take to play?
About 360 minutes per game.
Is Diplomacy hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.3 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Diplomacy for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Diplomacy?
Diplomacy is a Bluffing, Negotiation, Political game, built on Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Negotiation.
Where to buy Diplomacy
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