Instruct: Classify the given review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: The strategy gaming gateway drug

I got hooked on this game at my high school's strategy gaming club (yes, my school was big enough to have one) when I was 16, and I've been a devoted fan ever since. With a full complement of seven players, Diplomacy is simply unbeatable. There's no die-rolling; all units move at the same time, according to secretly written orders. If evenly matched forces collide-and they often do-they simply bounce off each other. Thus, to advance yourself, you have to get help from your neighbors ... who, never forget, are also playing to win. Thick skin and good sportsmanship are necessary to deal with the inevitable treachery, but having to stay on your toes at all times is what makes Diplomacy so exciting. As for the educational aspect, it got me interested in the history leading up to World War I. :-)