Diam

Description

Diam is a game of strategy that's all about outsmarting your opponents, and it's so simple to learn that anyone can jump right in. With just a few minutes to learn the rules, you'll be ready to start playing this abstract strategy game with 2 to 4 players. The goal is easy to grasp: just place 2 pawns of the same color at the same height on 2 diametrically opposed spaces. Sounds straightforward, right? But don't let the simplicity fool you - with each move, your opponents can figure out your plan and launch a counterattack, so you'll need to stay focused and anticipate their moves. As you play, you'll have to think carefully about where to place your pawns and when to make your move. You can either put a new pawn on the board or move one that's already there to an adjacent space. With 2 players, it's a straightforward showdown, but with 3 or 4 players, things get more complicated. In a 3-player game, it's 2 against 1, and the solo player gets to control 2 colors. In a 4-player game, you'll team up with another player, and while you can move your partner's pawns, you can't use their reserve. This adds a whole new level of strategy to the game, as you'll need to work together with your teammate to outmaneuver your opponents. Despite its simplicity, Diam is a game that'll keep you on your toes, and its short playtime of just 10 minutes means you can fit in a game or two whenever you want. Designed by Alain Couchot and Bernard Klein and first published in 2003, Diam has already proven itself to be a winner, taking home the top prize at the 1998 Concours International de Créateurs de Jeux de Société. So why not give it a try and see if you have what it takes to become the master of Diam? With its unique blend of strategy and simplicity, it's a game that's sure to appeal to players of all ages and skill levels.

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