Machiavelli as a dramatist the ultimate symbol of virtú in "Mandragola", as a ‘self-portrait’ of Machiavelli. Ligurio assembles the spectrum of schemes in the play, from the Mandrake potion, to Frate Timoteo's assistance, to Callimaco's disguise and capture by Nicia. Though every character in the play participates in some form of a manipulative act, Ligurio stands out because of his impressive adaptability to tribulations. Even more extraordinary is Ligurio's aptitude for judging human character. This comprehension of character is the type of awareness that is necessary for successful acts of manipulation. One of the many places we experience Ligurio's qualitative insight is in his
Machiavelli (board game) and "Convoy". The advanced game adds the following rules: Also there are some optional rules to make the game more fun and add some randomness: Mike Breault comments: "With all this depth, richness, and historical context, "Machiavelli"'s gameplay still flows smoothly and swiftly along. It's a tribute to its outstanding design and development that "Machiavelli" works so well on so many levels. From a basic rule set that itself surpasses any other game of its type, multiple gameplay-enhancing layers can be added as desired, to weave a tapestry of intrigue and interaction unrivaled in hobby games." Machiavelli (board game) Machiavelli