On the 28th of June, 1914, a single gunshot changed the world setting a motion chain of ultimatums, mobilisations and broken diplomatic channels that would drag the entire world into the most deadliest conflict yet. The delicate balance of European power in chaos was destroyed following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and the clock is ticking. Delegates will assume the roles of the Great Powers of Europe as they navigate trying to a navigate a web of entangling alliances, ultimatums, demands, treats, imperial rivalries and national pride to do what history wasn’t able to; figure a diplomatic way out of the July Crisis before everything spirals into all-out war following the catastrophic chain reaction that is occurring. Delegates will be able to indulge in backroom negotiations, emergency summits and decision making that carries the impending doom of millions of lives. LOL will allow delegates to thrive under pressure, think strategically, make high stake diplomatic decisions while navigating through history.