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The Emperor & The Explorer
— Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities The Emperor & The Explorer is a two player game inspired by the novel Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino.   The Explorer must beware: the Emperor's displeasure is barbed with a thousand horrific tortures.  It is a game about imaginary lands, the Emperor who rules them, and the Explorer who travels them.
Price:
$10.00
Rating:
5.00 (from 3 reviews)
Published:
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