Machiavelli
4–8 players • Avalon Hill • 1977
- Publisher
- Avalon Hill
- First published
- 1977
- Players
- 4–8 players
- Genre
- Board wargame
How it plays
Machiavelli plays 4–8 players.
Genres
Mechanics
Where to find one
Search for Machiavelli on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Machiavelli was published by Avalon Hill in 1977 as a complex board game of diplomacy, intrigue, and statecraft set in Renaissance Italy. Building upon the mechanics and thematic foundations of James Dunnigan’s earlier game, Origins of World War II, the designers sought to translate the brutal political maneuverings of the period into a competitive tabletop experience. The game became a hallmark of the era's strategy gaming scene, celebrated for its focus on negotiation and secret alliances rather than purely tactical movement.
The game is often noted for its layered gameplay, which integrates economic management and military maneuvering with a mandatory phase for diplomatic communication. While the initial release sparked a dedicated following among strategy enthusiasts, it was later revised and re-released to address the high learning curve of the original version. It remains a classic example of Avalon Hill's commitment to dense, historically-informed simulations that require deep social engagement between players.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real games collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Machiavelli
Machiavelli is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 4–8 players • Avalon Hill • 1977. It's filed under board wargame. The catalog entry lists Diplomacy as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Machiavelli?
Machiavelli is a board game for 4–8 players, filed under board wargame. The catalog entry lists Diplomacy as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Machiavelli for?
Machiavelli is built for 4–8 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes Machiavelli?
Machiavelli is published by Avalon Hill. The catalog gives its publication year as 1977.
How many collectors track Machiavelli on collecto.rs?
Machiavelli doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Machiavelli?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your game, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other board games collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Machiavelli catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Machiavelli is sourced from Wikidata. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs games tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your games is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every game you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
