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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · Apr 6

In 2027, the World Series of Board Gaming will host World DipCon in Las Vegas. Check out the details here:

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · 16h

"Diplomacy: The Golden Blade" card game playthrough and rules explanation by Board Game Nation.

This video is the 2-player version of the game. Stay tuned for a 3-7 player video.

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Experience the game live for the first time at Battlefront Dayton this November!

Diplomacy: The Golden Blade Card Game - Exclusive Reveal!!

YouTube video by Board Game Nation

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Renegade Game Studios @renegadegamestudios.com · 6d

Today is the day, gamers! 🤓 Tune in at 10am PDT for new Renegade announcements, interviews, & more!

Watch Here 👉 www.youtube.com/live/dKWj3BG...

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · 6d

Renegade Game Studios is releasing "Diplomacy: The Golden Blade", a Diplomacy card game for 2-7 players. This is a complete standalone game for new or experienced Diplomacy players and is tentatively set to release in May 2026.

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Diplomacy: The Golden Blade PRE-ORDER

Renegade Games Online Store

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · 10d

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Diplomacy at The World Series of Board Gaming 2025!

Earlier this month was the World Series of Board Gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada! There were a lot of exciting events happening for Diplomacy thanks to the legendary community champion, Thomas Haver!...

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to our National Diplomacy Masters champion Dan McNeill and Era of Empire champion Richard Sweat! Winners at the World Series of Board Gaming in Las Vegas. #WSBG

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BoardGameGeek @boardgamegeek.com · 15d

Planning: Tickets for BGG.Spring 2026, which takes place May 21-25 in Dallas, Texas, are now on sale: boardgamegeek.com/thread/3575246 —WEM

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · 26d

The World Series of Board Gaming (WSBG) is less than a week away in Las Vegas, Nevada. We'll be hosting the National Diplomacy Masters AND the first ever Diplomacy Era of Empire tournament. Anyone interested can still join by purchasing an "Open Gaming" ticket at the door.

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · Sep 9

The "Mystery Diplomacy Game" premiering at Battlefront Dayton is "The Golden Blade". Attendees at the event will have an opportunity to learn, play, and compete in the first ever Diplomacy Triathlon. Join us at BFD this November 7-9. Details: tabletop.events/conventions/...

Battlefront: Dayton

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · Sep 8

Diplomacy Fans! Mark your calendars for October 3rd. The next RenCon on YouTube will feature the reveal of "The Golden Blade"!

Check out the interview with legendary game designer Michael Gray on the 40th Anniversary release of Shogun.

renegadegamestudios.com/renegade-con...

Renegade Con October 2025

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Leder Games @leder.games · Sep 4

For the past 20.5 weeks we've been playing Axis and Allies in the basement. Today, the Allies have won.

A group of studio staff gather 'round the Axis and Allies map in the studio basement.

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · Sep 2

New video from Legendary Tactics. I teach Diplomacy and Era of Empire at the same time during GenCon:

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Learn How to Play Diplomacy AND Era of Empire | Complete Rules Overview

YouTube video by Legendary Tactics

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legendarytactics.bsky.social @legendarytactics.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join us for a special conversation with Rich Kurtin of Games Plus, one of those classic "Favorite Local Games Stores". Having taken part in GENCON about 40 times, he’s seen the convention grow and transform like few others.

youtu.be/tpxB5IP9KXQ

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · Aug 29

Great article by Keith Law about games (Diplomacy) in the classroom:

www.endlessmode.com/article/how-...

How Board Games Are Used in the Classroom

There's a long history of educational games, but how are board games used in the classroom today? We talk to eight educators to find out.

www.endlessmode.com

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Renegade Game Studios @renegadegamestudios.com · Aug 27

We have a new inductee into the Renegade Hall of Fame! Eric Findlay is a true Renegade superstar helping out at conventions and on our Discord server as a moderator! 🌟

View the Hall of Fame 👉 renegadegamestudios.com/renegade-hal...

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · Aug 21

Diplomacy fans!

Feel free to share, print, and use this flyer. "Diplomacy: Era of Empire" (and "Monsters Menace the World" and "Axis & Allies Stalingrad") is available in the US today! Woo!

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Renegade Game Studios @renegadegamestudios.com · Aug 18

Heroscape has been awarded the Dice Tower Seal of Excellence! 🏅 Tom Vasel says, "Heroscape just keeps getting better and better."

Watch Here 👉 youtu.be/yEKqaUoI3d8?...

Heroscape: Boiling Tension & Glyphs Review: Hot Lava Death!

YouTube video by The Dice Tower

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · Aug 15

This one's for you, @edwardongwesojr.com

Game Trade Magazine, September 2025 edition.

#MindPalace

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Renegade Game Studios @renegadegamestudios.com · Aug 12

ONLY 48 HOURS LEFT to back RISK G.I. JOE: Special Missions on Kickstarter! 😱 You won't want to miss this!

Back Now 👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ren...

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legendarytactics.bsky.social @legendarytactics.bsky.social · Aug 12

Welcome to Legendary Tactics! In this video, we dive into Diplomacy: Era of Empire, the new take on the classic strategy game from Renegade Game Studios. We explore what makes this edition different! @renegadegamestudios

youtu.be/JZSiSxRlufA

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legendarytactics.bsky.social @legendarytactics.bsky.social · Aug 9

Gene Billingsley, one of the founders of GMT Games, took the time to meet with me to pick the top 10 games that built GMT. In this episode, we will look at the games that were released between 2006 and 2013. @gmtgames

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Evan Walter @ewalter04.bsky.social · Aug 7

The cat walks all over Russia...clearly a hostile gesture. #boardgames

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Renegade Game Studios @renegadegamestudios.com · Jul 29

Thomas Haver wrote an excellent designer diary of Diplomacy: Era of Empire! Read it, and get the scoop on the new Diplomacy game!

Read Here 👉 boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · Aug 3

Congratulations to Gregory Vaughan for winning the 2025 United States #Diplomacy Championship at Gen Con

Many thanks to @renegadegamestudios.com for the prize support.

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · Aug 1

#GenCon #Diplomacy event. The largest Diplomacy event in the world is happening right now.

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Diplomacy @ftfdiplomacy.bsky.social · Jul 29

BoardGameGeek has published a "designer diary" for Diplomacy Era of Empire. Not every day you see Diplomacy on the front page of BGG! Check it out:

boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...

Designer Diary: Diplomacy: Era of Empire | BoardGameGeek News

boardgamegeek.com

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