From darkness to light: the journey through the Comedy

The trilogy Dante Alighieri: Comedìa is a unique gaming work, capable of transforming the epic of the Supreme Poet into an innovative and engaging gaming experience. Never before has the Divine Comedy been reinterpreted in such an original way, combining refined game mechanics with deep and immersive storytelling. From Inferno to Purgatorio, up to the attainment of beatitude in Paradiso, each chapter offers a different gameplay, evoking the atmospheres and themes of the three canticles of Dante.

Inferno: The descent into darkness

In the first game of the series, Inferno, players take on the roles of Dante and Virgil as they traverse the circles of hell. The game system is highly competitive and strategic: each player tries to collect Encounters with different numbers to achieve the highest score, avoiding duplicates. The cards depict characters and scenes inspired by the famous engravings of Gustave Doré, adding a strong visual impact to the gaming experience.

The use of special tokens, such as Dante, Virgil, and the She-wolf, introduces tactical elements that can overturn the course of the game, turning each round into a challenge of cunning and planning.

Purgatorio: The ascent towards purification

In the second chapter, Purgatorio, the tone changes radically. The game becomes collaborative, in which all players cooperate to help Dante and Virgil climb the Mountain of Purgatory, atone for the deadly sins, and earn the Cardinal Virtues. The mechanics are based on strategic card management and collaboration, with each player having their own sin to atone for and a deck of cards to use carefully.

The introduction of Angels and Poets adds a further strategic dimension, influencing the conditions of atonement and the final score. The game requires perfect teamwork, but allows only one player to achieve victory.

Paradiso: Enlightenment and salvation

Paradiso represents the peak of the trilogy, both thematically and in terms of game mechanics. Here the gameplay evolves further, becoming completely cooperative: players must join forces to help Dante ascend through the celestial spheres, exercising Intellect and acquiring the Theological Virtues to reach beatitude.

The advancement system requires that the Virtues be exercised sequentially, influencing the game board and bringing Dante ever higher, up to the Empyrean. The epilogue depends on the level of Salvation achieved: only with a perfect strategy can one reach "the love that moves the sun and the other stars."

A timeless journey

The trilogy Dante Alighieri: Comedìa is not just a tribute to literature, but a deep and diverse gaming experience. Each chapter offers a unique interpretation of the corresponding Cantica, adapting the game mechanics to the themes of damnation, purification, and enlightenment. The distinctive element of this trilogy is its ability to combine philological fidelity with compelling gaming dynamics, making the Divine Comedy accessible and exciting for every type of player.

Whether you prefer the ruthless competition of Inferno, the collaborative challenge of Purgatorio, or the harmonious cooperation of Paradiso, this gaming journey is an unmissable opportunity to relive Dante's epic work in a completely new way.

Are you ready to embark on the journey? The trilogy is now available for purchase on Dominioni Libri.