Colonial Diplomacy (1994)

This is a different version of the original Avalon Hill classic, Diplomacy. Players represent one of the colonial countries (France, UK, Holland, etc.) sparring over the lands and riches of the Far East. There are only two kinds of units: sea and land. On a turn, each of your pieces has very few options: move into an adjoining territory or help another unit move into or defend an adjoining territory. With its incredibly simplistic movement mechanics fused to a significant negotiation element, this system is highly respected by many a gamer.

Re-implements:

• Diplomacy

Awards

• 1995 Origins Awards Winner, Best Pre-20th Century Board Game (tie with Three Days Of Gettysburg, The - First Edition)

Magazine References:

The GENERAL Index Article List:

• The GENERAL Vol.29,No.5
  • Colonial Diplomacy – “Wonders of the World- A Colonial Diplomacy preview” (Discussion) Peter Hawes
• The GENERAL Vol.30,No.4
  • Colonial Diplomacy – “The Sun Never Sets - A Strategic analysis of Colonial Diplomacy” (Designer Notes) Peter Hawes
  • Colonial Diplomacy – “In the colonial stew -An analysis of the hot spots in Colonial Diplomacy ” (Strategy) Greg McCaskill
  • Colonial Diplomacy – “Analyzing the neutrals in Colonial Diplomacy” (Strategy) Peter Breyder
• The GENERAL Vol.30,No.5
  • The Question Box - Colonial Diplomacy