Diplomacy

This classic game of pure negotiation has taken many forms over the years. The original Avalon Hill version has perhaps the widest release, but Avalon Hill (Hasbro) re-released the game in 1999, complete with a colorful new map and metal pieces. In the game, players represent one of several European countries (France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, etc.) at about the time of World War I. 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-implemented by:

• Diplomacy - Hundred Variant
• Colonial Diplomacy

Awards

Origin Awards Hall of Fame 1993 Inductee

Diplomacy (1976)
Previously published stock sold in Avalon Hill packaging
Designed by Allan Calhamer

DIPLOMACY was purchased outright from Games Research, Inc.—a one game company run on a part-time basis. DIPLOMACY had been around for many years and had become a separate part of the hobby altogether—distinctly separated by its own choosing from the major branches of miniatures and board games. AH limited its contribution to packaging and an enlarged version of the playing board.

Magazine References:

The GENERAL Index Article List:

• The GENERAL Vol.13,No.6
  • Diplomacy – “Two Player Diplomacy” (Variant) Lewis Pulsipher
• The GENERAL Vol.16,No.1
  • Diplomacy – “A Fight to the Finnish - Diplomatic Strategy in the Far North” (Strategy) Tom Hubbard
• The GENERAL Vol.16,No.6
  • Diplomacy – “1914 Diplomacy - A More Historical Variant For Diplomacy” (Variant Discussion) Lewis Pulsipher
• The GENERAL Vol.18,No.1
  • Diplomacy – “The Art of Negotiation in Diplomacy - The First Installment of Installment of a Four Part Series on Diplomacy” (Strategy) Lewis Pulsipher
• The GENERAL Vol.18,No.2
  • Diplomacy – “Strategy in Diplomacy - Part II of a 4 Part Series on the Game With No Dice” (Strategy) Lewis Pulsipher
  • Diplomacy – “Tactics in Diplomacy - Part III of a 4 Part Series on the Game With No Dice” (Strategy) Lewis Pulsipher
• The GENERAL Vol.19,No.3
  • Diplomacy – Diplomacy: “A Quarter Century” (Commentary) Rod Walker

Panzerfaust Article List:

• Number 53 May-Jun '72
  • Diplomacy - "Diplomacy: Russia's Northern Offensive" (Strategy), Rod Walker [Reprinted from Hoosier Archives]
• Number 55 Sep-Oct '72
  • Diplomacy - "Diplomacy: Absolute Alliances" (Strategy), Gary Gygax
• Number 56 Nov-Dec '72
  • Diplomacy - "Diplomacy: The Fool's Mate in Diplomacy?" (Strategy), Rick Brooks [Reprinted from Hoosier Archives]
• Number 59 Jul-Aug '73
  • Diplomacy - "Diplomacy" (Variants), Lewis Pulsipher [Reprinted from Hoosier Archives #105]
• Number 62
  • Diplomacy - "Diplomacy: A Fight to the Finnish" (Strategy), Tom Hubbard [Reprinted from Diplomacy World]

Online Play

• DipWiki - the online place for all things Diplomacy. Community-driven wiki - information, strategy, discuss, play.
• Play Diplomacy Online - web version the classic Diplomacy board game (with graphics)
• http://www.diplomaticcorp.com (PLAY ONLINE) - A play-by email Diplomacy community - over 30 active human-run games.
• stabbeurfou (PLAY ONLINE) - a bilingual french/english site allowing free games online (regular, negotiations) and the "Diplomacy National World Cup"
• amarriner.com (PBEM)
• http://www.ludomaniac.de/ (PBEM) - a German site for play-by-email Diplomacy.
• http://www.dipbounced.com - online diplomacy community.
• http://www.redscape.com - A play-by-email Diplomacy community.