--- product_id: 209592199 title: "Avalon Hill Machiavelli Board Game - Historical-Strategy - 4-8 Players - Ages 14+" brand: "avalon hill" price: "VT3713" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/209592199-avalon-hill-machiavelli-board-game-historical-strategy-4-8-players store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 8+ Hours Playtime 4-8 Players Strategic Gameplay Avalon Hill Machiavelli Board Game - Historical-Strategy - 4-8 Players - Ages 14+ **Brand:** avalon hill **Price:** VT3713 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🕵️‍♂️ Master the Game of Power and Deceit! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Avalon Hill Machiavelli Board Game - Historical-Strategy - 4-8 Players - Ages 14+ by avalon hill - **How much does it cost?** VT3713 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/209592199-avalon-hill-machiavelli-board-game-historical-strategy-4-8-players) ## Best For - avalon hill enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted avalon hill brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Endless Replayability:** Every game is a new challenge with different outcomes. - • **Epic Game Nights Await:** Perfect for gatherings that last well into the night. - • **Rich Historical Context:** Immerse yourself in the drama of Renaissance Italy. - • **Forge Alliances or Betray:** Experience the thrill of shifting loyalties. - • **Unleash Your Inner Strategist:** Dive into the intricate world of political maneuvering. ## Overview Avalon Hill's Machiavelli Board Game invites 4 to 8 players to engage in a captivating 8+ hour experience of strategic gameplay, where alliances are forged and broken in the quest for dominance in Renaissance Italy. ## Description Machiavelli recreates the historical situation of the fast developing and ever shifting balance of power struggle in Renaissance Italy. There are five major powers: The Republics of Florence and Venice, the Duchy of Milan, the Kingdom of Naples and the Papacy (which was a secular power in this era) along with 3 major foreign powers: Valois France, Hapsburg Austria and the Ottoman Turks. All of these states singly or in combination compete for control of the peninsula. Review: A Great Game in the Vein of Diplomacy - I haven't played this game in years, but it is a gem. Essentially, this game is very similar to Diplomacy, though it takes place in renaissance Italy as opposed to all of Europe. There are several different factions, including the Papal States and the Turks, though as I recall you really need about six players to make this game fun. Machiavelli is a game of negotiation and backstabbing as no player is powerful enough to win on his own and must gain allies. Yet, as soon as you start to take the lead, your allies will turn on you to prevent your victory, so you must forge new alliances. Players alternate between negotiation sessions, then each write down the moves for their various armies, navies, and garrisons, then reveal them simultaneously. In this way, you can tell someone you are going to help them, but at the critical moment you can stab them in the back. Some of the key differences between Machiavelli and Diplomacy, I recall, are first of all the garrisons. This is a unit that remains in a city to protect it even as armies march around it. You can transform your armies and navies into garrisons one turn, then the next turn you can transform them into whichever unit you wish. This is cool because it means that throughout the game you are not stuck with armies when you need navies, and vice versa. As one player plays the role of the Pope, he can excommunicate any player in the game, or declare a Crusade against the Turk. This presents potential disincentives for talking to the ex-ed player. Also, the game introduces random events like the plague, which can wipe out military units in certain cities. Because of this, Machiavelli is a bit more random than Diplomacy, but it also ensures that it is not just a carbon copy of Diplomacy with a new skin. If you like highly strategic games, or if you are a fan of Diplomacy, it might be worth the money for this out of print title. Hopefully, before too long, Fantasy Flight Games, Wizards of the Coast, Mayfair Games, or some other big company will acquire the rights to this game and give it the new edition it deserves. ## Features - For 4 to 8 Players - Playing Time 8+ hours ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003IK3O16 | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,439,105 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #36,330 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Avalon Hill | | Customer Reviews | 1.8 1.8 out of 5 stars (2) | | Edition | Standard Edition | | Educational Objective | Enhance critical thinking, strategic planning, and historical understanding | | Estimated Playing Time | 8 Hours | | Genre | Wargame | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Manufacturer | Avalon Hill | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 144 | | Material Type | Cardboard, Paper, Plastic | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 168 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 8 | | Theme | Military | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Avalon Hill Machiavelli Board Game - Historical-Strategy - 4-8 Players - Ages 14+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51s745cNvbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Game in the Vein of Diplomacy *by C***N on July 23, 2014* I haven't played this game in years, but it is a gem. Essentially, this game is very similar to Diplomacy, though it takes place in renaissance Italy as opposed to all of Europe. There are several different factions, including the Papal States and the Turks, though as I recall you really need about six players to make this game fun. Machiavelli is a game of negotiation and backstabbing as no player is powerful enough to win on his own and must gain allies. Yet, as soon as you start to take the lead, your allies will turn on you to prevent your victory, so you must forge new alliances. Players alternate between negotiation sessions, then each write down the moves for their various armies, navies, and garrisons, then reveal them simultaneously. In this way, you can tell someone you are going to help them, but at the critical moment you can stab them in the back. Some of the key differences between Machiavelli and Diplomacy, I recall, are first of all the garrisons. This is a unit that remains in a city to protect it even as armies march around it. You can transform your armies and navies into garrisons one turn, then the next turn you can transform them into whichever unit you wish. This is cool because it means that throughout the game you are not stuck with armies when you need navies, and vice versa. As one player plays the role of the Pope, he can excommunicate any player in the game, or declare a Crusade against the Turk. This presents potential disincentives for talking to the ex-ed player. Also, the game introduces random events like the plague, which can wipe out military units in certain cities. Because of this, Machiavelli is a bit more random than Diplomacy, but it also ensures that it is not just a carbon copy of Diplomacy with a new skin. If you like highly strategic games, or if you are a fan of Diplomacy, it might be worth the money for this out of print title. Hopefully, before too long, Fantasy Flight Games, Wizards of the Coast, Mayfair Games, or some other big company will acquire the rights to this game and give it the new edition it deserves. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/209592199-avalon-hill-machiavelli-board-game-historical-strategy-4-8-players](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/209592199-avalon-hill-machiavelli-board-game-historical-strategy-4-8-players) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*