A complete reference to the rules of Diplomacy-style play, order adjudication, and tactical maneuvers.
Hegemony is a game of pure negotiation, strategy, and simultaneous movement. There are no dice, no cards, and no random chance. Seven great powers vie for dominance across Europe, issuing orders to their armies and fleets in secret before all movements are revealed and adjudicated at the exact same moment. Trust, deception, and precise tactical calculation decide every outcome.
Our adjudication engine follows the standard rules of classic Diplomacy, as most online Diplomacy sites do. To make learning and playing effortless, Hegemony features an interactive interface that automatically shows legal moves when you tap a unit or province on the map, as well as an in-game analysis sandbox where you can test hypothetical orders before committing them to the phase.
Every turn begins with the movement phase. Learn how armies march across land, how fleets navigate the seas and coastlines, and how equal opposing forces clash in a standoff (bounce), leaving contested territories untouched.
Because all units possess equal combat strength, numerical superiority can only be achieved through teamwork. Discover how to order support for friendly or allied units, how defensive support holds vital territory, and how a well-timed flank attack cuts an enemy's support line.
Fleets stationed in open sea zones can bridge vast distances by convoying armies directly onto distant foreign shores. Understand how single and multi-fleet convoy chains operate, and what happens when an escorting fleet comes under attack.
When a position is overwhelmed, dislodged units must either retreat to an empty neighbouring province or face disbandment. Following the autumn campaigns, nations evaluate their supply center tally to recruit fresh armies in their home centers or disband excess forces.
Dominance requires securing a strict majority of Europe's supply centers—18 out of 34 on the classic board. Learn how supply center ownership is tracked, how powers are eliminated, and how players can negotiate and vote on a mutual draw.
Competitive games are ranked and played under strict sporting rules to ensure fair play: