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In the world of the Culture, the elite Gurgeh, a master of board games, is offered a chance to become Emperor of the Empire of Azad. Desperate and bored with life, Gurgeh accepts the challenge of the 'Game of the Year' - a complex, life-like game that will determine the fate of the empire. This epic fantasy adventure, set against the backdrop of the Culture, is a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and the price of power.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Iain Banks
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