Getting Started

If you're new to the game, Diplomacy is all about communication, cunning, strategy, and treachery. Oh, the treachery.

Diplomacy is a game that pits players against each other as they vie for control of pre-WW1 Europe. However, unlike other similar games such as Risk, Diplomacy is every bit about negotiating with other players as it is about militaristic strategy.

  1. Learning how to play? Check out How To Play.
  2. Whether you're new to the game or new to our site, we recommend you take a spin in the Sandbox. Not only will you get a good feel for how our site works, it's a great way to test out potential orders from you OR your enemies to see how everything resolves. Create a new Sandbox now!
  3. Once you're ready to go, join a game that's forming or start your own.
  4. If you have questions, need a replacement player or just want to meet the rest of the community, try checking out our subreddit or Discord server.

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