1655: Habemus Papam*

In 1655, the death of Pope Innocent X sends shockwaves through Christendom as cardinals rush to Rome, the heart of religious power and intrigue. Players assume the roles of the Preferiti, the leading candidates for the papacy, using bribery, deception, and strategic reasoning to secure votes. The player with the majority of votes at the end is declared the new Pope when the white smoke rises.

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