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A quick explanation of the new game modes:
Reverse Income:
Poorest countries receive the income of the richest countries, and vice versa.
Lottery Income:
A sum equal to five times the largest income is given away each cycle by lottery, with the smallest countries having the greatest odds of winning.
Declaration of War:
All countries begin with a 28 day treaty, requiring players to actually break a treaty ("declare war") in order to attack another player.