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Diplomacy (1959)

2–7 players · 360 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players
2–7
Play time
360 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.0/10

Best for 2–7 players aged 12+ who like bluffing games — medium complexity, plays in 360 min.

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About Diplomacy

Powers of post-Victorian Europe cooperate and clash to become master of the Continent

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Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Negotiation, Player Elimination, Prisoners Dilemma, Simultaneous Action Selection · Designer: Allan B. Calhamer

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Diplomacy FAQ

How many players is Diplomacy?
Diplomacy plays with 2–7 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Diplomacy take to play?
A game of Diplomacy takes 360 min, at medium complexity (3.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Diplomacy any good?
Diplomacy rates 7.0/10 from 12,253 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / negotiation game built around area majority / influence, area movement, negotiation.