Avalon Hill... or Wizards of the Coast... or Hasbro... or whoever is the faceless corporation
currently controlling our non-electronic gaming has decided to reissue
Diplomacy!

The new edition has a great new map but from the pictures it looks like they are currently
going with cardboard pieces instead of the traditional wooden blocks, plastic anchors, or metal
ships of previous editions. Amazon currently has it listed at $22.99 which is
considerably less than the previous version which went for $50.

For those who haven't had the pleasure of Diplomacy, it is an incredible game simulating pre-
WWI Europe where turns are conducted simultaneously with written orders. The other aspect
that makes Diplomacy different is the game does not rely on chance. There are no dice in
Diplomacy. Some very simple rules handle very complicated situations where support and
numerical superiority can dislodge units and give a player the upper hand. Most turns are
spent negotiating with the other players ensuring that your goals are achieved. Backstabbing
and alliances of convenience are a huge part of this game.

I hope the new pieces are not as cheap as they look in the picture.