Diamond (2012)

Diamond

“Diamond” is a two-player abstract strategy board game invented by Larry Back in 1985. The game was inspired by the game Kensington, which uses a similar board pattern and Game Objective of Diamond. The rules for Diamond were finalized in 1994, and the game was featured in the February 2013 issue of Games magazine.

Why is Diamond Popular?

Diamond is a popular game because it is a two-player abstract strategy board game that offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience. The game’s popularity has led to its inclusion in various board game lists and discussions.

Game Components of Diamond

The Game Components of Diamond include:
– A Diamond gameboard consisting of interlocking squares and triangles
– White and Black game pieces, each controlling 12 pieces of their own color
– Neutral pieces (red-colored) that enter the game via captures

Game Setup of Diamond

The game begins with an empty Diamond board. Black moves first, and turns alternate thereafter. To offset any advantage Black has in moving first, the pie rule is used: White can choose to switch sides after Black’s first move, playing from then on as Black. White has this option only after Black’s first move.

Gameplay Mechanics of Diamond

The game is executed in two phases. In the first phase, players move their pieces along straight lines to adjacent unoccupied points. In the second phase, players capture neutral pieces and place them on their own color’s points. The game ends when a player occupies all four corners (points) of a board square with their pieces.

Game Objective of Diamond

The objective of the game is to be the first to occupy all four corners (points) of a board square with their pieces.

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