Deadly Dowagers*

Players compete to become the most desirable bride through marriage, murder, and money. As a Victorian middle-class woman, you aim to build a substantial dowry to attract a noble suitor, using the inheritance left by your parents to invest and strategically marry. The game consists of rounds with phases for drawing cards, investing, marrying, and managing a household, where players must carefully manage their hands and strategically use cards to gain wealth.

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