Love Letter*
In Love Letter, you must compete with other suitors to deliver a romantic letter to Princess Annette, who has secluded herself in the palace.
Gameplay
- The game is for 2–4 players.
- Each player starts with one card and draws one card per turn.
- Play cards strategically to expose other players and eliminate them from the game.
- Be cautious, as powerful cards can draw attention, while weak cards risk your letter being discarded.
Love Letter offers a mix of risk, deduction, and luck in a compact card game set in the Tempest Shared World.
Nominated for 15 awards and won 7.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
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