- The classic game of international intrigue
- Age 12+
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| Model Number: | 62479 |
| Assembly Required: | No |
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The truly classic game of skill for today's sophisticated game players. There is no dice and there is no luck! 2-7 players.
Product Description
The award winning game of political intrigue and military power in imperial Europe. 2-7 players.
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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful
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"Diplomacy" is a superb educational game that teaches politics, strategy and tactics. The real fun comes from striking deals and alliances in the margins, rather than moving objects on the board. But because you get most out of the game by interacting with others, you really need a minimum of 4 or 5 to get going. And you need a lot of time to play a game. I used to play this at high school with several friends, and we would get through two weeks worth of lunch breaks to play one game.
Is it really educational? I now work for the UK Government representing, and negotiating on behalf of, the UK in an international institution. At the end of one recent negotiation, all members of the UK delegation and our managers agreed that quite a lot of it had been rather like a game of "Diplomacy"!
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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This game unlike the more junior risk involves no element of luck. The game is won with diplomacy, your negotiations with other players, and your skill as a commander. All pieces move simultainously, with each player writing their orders at the same time leaves the game open to complex alliances, with each player crossing and double-crossing in turn.
The game starts in 1901, and the game somehow shows each each European power performs best with its natural allies. The unholy alliance that never happened Germany and England taking on Russia is a possibility, England and France never get on...but if they do ther world (and all of Europe) is their oyster. The Balkans as usual are a total mess, and Italy is rubbish.
A very addictive game that can teach you more about pre world war II politics in Europe than any book, best with 5 or more players though, and it takes a LONG time.
The game starts in 1901, and the game somehow shows each each European power performs best with its natural allies. The unholy alliance that never happened Germany and England taking on Russia is a possibility, England and France never get on...but if they do ther world (and all of Europe) is their oyster. The Balkans as usual are a total mess, and Italy is rubbish.
A very addictive game that can teach you more about pre world war II politics in Europe than any book, best with 5 or more players though, and it takes a LONG time.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This is quite a demanding game to play; it really requires 6 or 7 contestants all of whom have the urge to win, and a great deal of time, if you're really going to appreciate its complexity. I've never played it through at one session, rather let games run over a period of time with the same group of friends. I'd imagine that you'd need to give it at least a full day if you wanted to see it off at one go, especially if you had a full complement of players.
Nor is it fun; it's like a game of chess (it has no element of chance) and has to be played for deadly serious. It's highly cerebral and demands a lot of competitors, so you are either a passionate enthusiast or it passes you by entirely. I'm in the former camp, it's one of the truly great games.
Nor is it fun; it's like a game of chess (it has no element of chance) and has to be played for deadly serious. It's highly cerebral and demands a lot of competitors, so you are either a passionate enthusiast or it passes you by entirely. I'm in the former camp, it's one of the truly great games.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
christmas nightmare present
Purchased this board game as christmas gift for 14 year old who loves the games like monopoly (including mega version)and risk. Read more
Published 4 months ago by charliecat
an enveloping magisterial sojourn through early 20th century europe
So, where do we begin. I know from not where.
The game reminds me, somewhat, of my youth. I grew up in Sweden and frequently dreamed of invading Norway. Read more
The game reminds me, somewhat, of my youth. I grew up in Sweden and frequently dreamed of invading Norway. Read more
Published 5 months ago by bobby fairfax
Best Price for Diplomacy in the UK
The classic game of diplomacy for any strategist fan. At the time of posting, I looked on many a website and instore including; Waterstones, WH Smith, Argos, Play. Read more
Published 5 months ago by josh
Low Rating for the components not for the game.
This is a classic game and although I haven't played it yet I am pretty sure I am going to enjoy it.
My problem is with the quality of the components. Read more
My problem is with the quality of the components. Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. Athinaios
Diplomacy
10 year old son loves it. Tricky to learn fine details of rules but worth it - and easy once you've grasped them. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Parker
UNIQUE
I have played this game over 15 times and have introduced over 20 friends to it.....I have never had someone not enjoy the game. Read more
Published 15 months ago by TLEE
Surely the best board game ever?
I absolutely LOVE this game. It is educational. It is fun. Unlike Risk there are no dice involved (so it is skill not luck). Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by M. Sear
Remember Sweden?
Possibly the most engrossing board game I've ever played. One tip, the rules say that the first move should take half an hour and each subsequent more 15 minutes - that's for... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by John D. West
If only it was more playable!
I am amazed at the uncritical reviews of this game and yet if you look carefully at the reviews you can see for yourself the problems. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2009 by D. Beaver
Greatest Strategy game
If you have played Risk and enjoyed it but have been frustrated as your well laid plans are ruined by that one little man in indonesia who keeps rolling a 6, then you will love... Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2009 by Mr. S. F. Hinton
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