We are pleased to announce a new in-house production game called The Battle of the Divas , which will be released in 2025. Designed by Albert Reyes (Adele) with art by Javi de Castro and graphic design by Joao Duarte, The Battle of the Divas is an exclusive 2-player game that recreates the rivalry between two of the greatest voices of 20th-century opera: Maria Callas and Renata Tebaldi.
Following "The Battle of Versailles", The Battle of the Divas is the second title in the "Battles Without Bullets" collection, a series that explores historical rivalries but in which, as its title indicates, no bullets were fired.
Opera has always been a spectacle of great emotions, overflowing passions, and legendary rivalries. But few have reached the magnitude of the rivalry between Maria Callas and Renata Tebaldi , two sopranos who not only dominated the most prestigious stages of the 20th century, but also divided critics, conductors, and fans into two irreconcilable camps.
In The Battle of the Divas , players take on the roles of Maria Callas and Renata Tebaldi in their struggle for operatic supremacy. Throughout the game, each diva will perform great operas, accumulate fame, and experience key moments in her career along a timeline that chronicles her legacy.
The goal is to obtain more victory points than your rival, which is achieved through different strategies:
- Performing iconic operas in the most prestigious theaters.
- Skillfully manage Diva's cards , which include historical events, special abilities, and key moments in her career.
- Mastering the piano and expanding your vocal range are key to unlocking new musical opportunities.
- Managing influence within the orchestra and fame in theaters will allow for modification of the timeline and the gain of decisive advantages.
The game ends when five operas have been performed. At that point, the points earned in theaters, orchestra, piano, and timeline are added up to determine who has left the most indelible mark on the history of opera.
Will it be Callas's overwhelming charisma or Tebaldi's vocal perfection that conquers glory? Only the stage will tell.
"The Battle of the Divas" will be seeking funding on Gamefund in May. You can follow the campaign here .
