Strategy
10 tips to get started well at DIKTAT
Learning the rules is one thing, winning your first games is another. Here are ten concrete tips to avoid the classic beginner mistakes and structure your game from the very first turn.
All articles
Whether you're discovering DIKTAT for the first time or looking to optimise a specific aspect of your game, these articles are designed to answer the most frequent player questions. Each article is written by the DIKTAT team and based on the analysis of hundreds of simulated games.
Mechanics
Understanding Influence Points: the key mechanic of DIKTAT
Bronze, Silver, Gold: the formula IP = B + 4S + 15G is not just a simple addition. It drives every strategic decision. A breakdown of the central mechanic of the game.
Tactics
When to play a Veto: the guide to perfect timing
A Veto played too early is a wasted card, played too late a defeat. Learn to assess the defensive value of a Veto card and to keep it until the decisive moment.
Mechanics
Mastering the Book of Laws: passing, defending, cancelling
Six shared slots that transform every turn. How to choose the right law to pass, how to protect yours, and how to break opponents' laws with an Executive Decree.
Tactics
Hostile Takeover Gold vs Silver: which attack to choose?
Steal 4 IP or 15 IP? The choice between Hostile Takeover Silver and Hostile Takeover Gold depends on several factors: the opponent's hand, the Veto risk, the timing and the context of the Book of Laws.
Strategy
Token economy: Bronze, Silver, Gold and optimal conversion
4 Bronze for 1 Silver, 3 Silver for 1 Gold: these rates are not neutral. Discover the mathematical thresholds beyond which conversion becomes profitable, and how to exploit them.
Why a DIKTAT blog?
DIKTAT has a strategic depth that goes far beyond reading the rules. Beyond phases and cards, every game raises tactical questions: when to sacrifice a Veto to protect a law?, how much Bronze to accumulate before converting to Silver?, is a Hostile Takeover worth the risk against an opponent playing defensively? This blog answers these questions with concrete examples, numbers and situational analyses.
If you don't know where to start, first read our article 10 tips to get started well, then move on to the mechanics of Influence Points. For experienced players, the comparative analysis Hostile Takeover Gold vs Silver and the guide on Veto timing provide high-level gameplay keys.
And if you're discovering DIKTAT?
DIKTAT is a multiplayer strategy card game playable from 3 to 6 players, free and accessible directly from your browser. Before diving into the tactical analyses of this blog, you can consult the official rules, browse the complete illustrated guide or follow the interactive tutorial that walks you through. The about page also summarises the project's philosophy.