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There are many games in our past that tried to build upon a much beloved design. Last month we got a glimpse of would-be Monopoly murderer Hotel, whereas this time we have a glimpse of an even less friendly attempt of making a rapid version of Diplomacy, a legendary wargame known for causing more upsets than an out-of-date tin of sardines.
Diplomacy is probably most remembered for its simultaneous action mechanic: every troop and naval unit in the game is given an order to move, reinforce or defend, with all actions then happening at once. It’s a game of handshake agreements followed by immediate backstabbing, as you promise to support someone with their attack, only to launch an invasion on their lands the moment their forces…
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