Stats:
No. of players: 2-4
Amount of time to play: 20-30 min
Age requirements: 10+
Set-up time: minimal
The princess has locked herself in the palace to win her hand you must get your letter to her first. You must get your letter delivered while being sure the other players do not.
Released in 2012 by AEG, Love Letter—a card game designed by Seiji Kanai—is set in the fictional realm of Tempest where players attempt to woo Princess Annette by sneaking love letters into.
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Love Letter Card Game Rules Description:
To win Love Letter you must win a certain number of rounds of the game. To win a round you must have the highest valued card in your hand at the end of the round.
This card game consists of sixteen cards valued one to eight. To set up the round you discard a card and deal each player one card.
On your turn you draw a card and discard a card. You must apply the effects of the card you discard. Some cards allow you to eliminate other players for the round, by guessing another player’s card or having one valued higher than theirs. Some allow you to look at your opponent’s card, others make them discard their card or swap yours for theirs.
If you are the last player in the round you win it. If the deck is depleted all remaining players reveal their cards. The player with the highest valued card wins the round. Once you have won seven, five or four rounds (depending on the number of players) you win the game.
Quick Review of Love Letter:
Love Letter is a fun, light game that makes a great start or finish to your game night. The rounds go quick so even though there is player elimination no one will experience too much down time.
The components for the game are good. The art is similar to the other games in the Tempest series and looks really nice. The rules are well-written and easy to follow. I do wish the cards were a bit thicker but with the amount they’ll be shuffled you might as well just sleeve them.
I like the simplicity of this game. The design is minimalist, smart and tight. You need some luck to win but played with the right players this game can be great. It is very engaging and though the theme is not super strong it is fun to talk about courting the princess.
For a game with just sixteen cards there is a good bit to consider. Since players’ discarded cards stay face-up you can deduct what players have in their hands. But having one card not in play leaves this in question.
The outcome of some rounds depends on luck and sometimes your moves are plotted for you based on what two cards you have. But this should even out over the course of a game. The game is also much better with three or four players.
This game is super portable and inexpensive. It is a testament to good things coming in small packages. Love Letter is a filler that should fit in most anyone’s collection. You can explain and play this game with most anyone and enjoy it.
Score and synopsis: (Click here for an explanation of these review categories.)
Strategy 4 out of 6
Luck 5 out of 6
Player Interaction 6 out of 6
Replay Value 5 out of 6
Complexity 3 out of 6
Fun 5 out of 6
Overall 5 out of 6
A deductive reasoning card game with a killer storyline? This week, we dive into AEG’s unique tabletop game, Love Letter.
In a world where technology reigns supreme, it’s easy to forget that board games are a great way to spend time with friends. Whether you’re a trivia buff, strategist, actor, artist, dirty-minded, or anything in-between, there is a game out there for you. Join me as I play my way through tabletop games to find the perfect match for every situation.
This Week’s Feature: Love Letter
Ages: 10+
Type of Game: Cards, Deduction, Microgame
Number of Players: 2-4
Difficulty Level: Easy
Great For: filler, icebreaker (easy to talk during, not controversial so it is fine with people you do not know)
Length of Play: brief (15-20 minutes)
Bonus: Extremely portable, super affordable
Manufacturer Description: “All of the eligible young men (and many of the not-so-young) seek to woo the princess of Tempest. Unfortunately, she has locked herself in the Palace, and you must rely on others to bring your romantic letters to her. Will yours reach her first? Love Letter is a game of risk, deduction, and luck for 2 to 4 players. Your goal is to get your love letter into Princess Annette’s hands while deflecting the letters from competing suitors. From a deck with only sixteen cards, each player starts with only one card in hand; one card is removed from play. On a turn, you draw one card, and play one card, trying to expose others and knock them from the game. Powerful cards lead to early gains but make you a target. Rely on weaker cards for too long, however, and your letter may be tossed in the fire.” (Alderac Entertainment Group)
What’s in the Box: instructions, 16 game cards, 4 reference cards, 13 tokens
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The Gist:
Love Letter packs a big punch in a little package. It has a great storyline, is quick to teach and easy to learn, is incredibly portable, and is friendly on your wallet.Essentially, each player is a suitor who wants their love letter to get to the princess. Suitors are quickly eliminated one by one by following the directions on the card. The player left in the round with the highest value card wins the round and receives one token of affection (a red cube).
When your turn begins, you have only one card in your hand. You then draw a card and play a card face up. You and the other players must follow the directions on the card. For example, if you play a “guard” card, you can try to guess what card an opponent has. If you guess correctly, they are out of the round. When you are eliminated, you must discard your hand face up.
While there is always a bit of luck in card games, this one practices great skills of deduction. This is because all cards are discarded face up. Through the process of elimination and by seeing what your opponents are playing, you are more likely to predict their next move and find a way to eliminate them.
Skilled gamers, bluffers, and non-gaming individuals can all enjoy this game. Non-competitive people can easily play this on autopilot while making small talk or waiting for a movie/show to start. People who prefer deductive games or are more competitive will likely pay more attention and be more successful. Either way, this is a great way to pass the time and keep your friends and family members occupied for a bit.
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Elizabeth Sanderson is a teacher, musician, and board gamer extraordinaire. She is eagerly awaiting her birthright to appear in a Hocus Pocus reboot.
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