Love Letter
Just 16 cards and 9 characters, yet it's clever and exciting.
Age
10-99
Time
20 min
Players
2-4 players
What's Included
16 character cards, 4 reference cards, 13 favor tokens, and a rulebook
Skills Developed
Reading comprehension, deduction, bluffing, strategic communication, as players must interpret card effects and anticipate opponents' moves
How to Play
Players take turns drawing and playing cards, using character abilities to eliminate opponents, gather information, or protect themselves, with the goal of delivering their love letter to the princess by being the last player standing or holding the highest-value card at the end of the round.
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