BGG rank #826 · 1959

Diplomacy

Diplomacy (1959) is #826 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–7 players, 360 min, ages 12+. Designed by Allan B. Calhamer.

Year: 1959
Players: 2–7
Play time: 360 min
Age: 12+

About the game

Diplomacy, the classic boardgame of pure negotiation has taken many forms over the years.The first The Avalon Hill Game Co version has perhaps the widest release, but Avalon Hill re-released the game in 1999, complete with a colorful new map and metal pieces.

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Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Area Movement Negotiation Player Elimination Prisoner's Dilemma Simulation Simultaneous Action Selection

Designers

Allan B. Calhamer

Artists

Blake Beasley, Hugh Bredin, Vincent Dutrait, Gilles Lautussier, Janos Orban, Guillaume Rohmer, Allison Shinkle

Publishers

The Avalon Hill Game Co, Games Research, Inc., (Self-Published), Asmodee, Avalon Hill, Banana Games, Descartes Editeur, Editrice Giochi, Gibsons, Grow Jogos e Brinquedos, Intellectual Diversions, Jedko Games, Joc Internacional, Jumbo, Kipo's, Kod Kod, Miro Company, Mondadori Giochi, Parker Brothers, Parker Spiele, Philmar, Renegade Game Studios, Waddington Sanders Ltd., Waddingtons

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