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Mafia

The World's Deadliest Party Game
By Angus Hyland
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Mafia by Angus Hyland serves up a unique mix of art and culinary history, exploring the cultural and symbolic significance of the mafia through the vehicle of food. The book offers a visually engaging journey, combining vibrant illustrations with stories that reveal how food plays into the identity and rituals of the mafia. It's an intriguing fusion of gastronomy and graphics for those interested in the intersection of food and cultural narratives.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the unique blend of iconic Italian cuisine and the intriguing world of the Mafia. With a captivating exploration of flavours and stories, it offers a culinary journey that's as thrilling as it is delicious.

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Mafia

A new illustrated version of the classic role-playing strategy game Mafia

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Will you survive the game of Mafia? Two teams compete in this delightfully deadly party game. Based on the classic role-playing strategy game, it’s kill or be killed as innocent city folk pit their wits against a mob of ruthless international gangsters.

Engage in a tangled web of intrigue, subterfuge, wild accusations, protestations of innocence, and bluffing.

Includes 24 street character cards, a crime-scene notepad, and a definitive game guide with rules, case files, tactical tips, and ideas for advanced play.

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Mafia by Angus Hyland is noted for its striking illustrations and engaging gameplay, as it encourages between 7 and 24 players to solve a murder mystery. This title creatively combines elements of classic strategy games with captivating visuals, offering an interactive and immersive experience for participants.

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INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781786274137

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Cards

Date Published: 22 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Shan Jiang

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 119.0mm

Height: 159.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Angus Hyland is an award-winning art director and partner at Pentagram Design London. His previous books include Hand to Eye and The Book of the Dog. Shan Jiang is an illustrator, graphic designer and art director. His works have been exhibited in the US, Europe, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

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