<p>The quote below is part of a rule.
So yes, I would play it like you suggest, because your situation matches this rule in the strictest sense (one center versus zero units).</p>

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  <p>If he/she has more centers than units, he/she may build units by placing them, one in each unoccupied supply center, in his/her home country only (provided that such supply centers are still under his control).</p>
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2014-05-05T08:38:24.520Z
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<p>Quick Diplomacy question. </p>

<p>If a country has had all armies and fleets destroyed but still have a home supply centre that hasn't been taken are they still in the game ? </p>

<p>I believe yes but not sure. Cheers</p>

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2014-05-05T13:31:50.717Z
Even if it wasn't a home supply center they are technically not eliminated from the game.  They could be included in a draw despite having no pieces on the board (and no way of getting more).  You aren't eliminated until you have zero centers during a winter phase.
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All armies and fleets destroyed - Still in Game?
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# All armies and fleets destroyed - Still in Game?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-05-04)

Quick username_0acy question.

If a country has had all armies and fleets destroyed but still have a home supply centre that hasn't been taken are they still in the game ?

I believe yes but not sure. Cheers

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Even if it wasn't a home supply center they are technically not eliminated from the game.  They could be included in a draw despite having no pieces on the board (and no way of getting more).  You aren't eliminated until you have zero centers during a winter phase.  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2014-05-05. Score: 8 | Accepted answer

The quote below is part of a rule.
So yes, I would play it like you suggest, because your situation matches this rule in the strictest sense (one center versus zero units).

> If he/she has more centers than units, he/she may build units by placing them, one in each unoccupied supply center, in his/her home country only (provided that such supply centers are still under his control).


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