2019 · Deduction
Love Letter
Players compete to win the Princess' trust by delivering a letter of intent through her circle of allies. Each round, players hold and play a single card representing a member of the court, using that character's special ability to peek at, compare, exchange, protect, or eliminate other players' cards. Rounds end when the deck runs out or all but one player are eliminated; the highest-value hand or sole survivor collects a favor token. Play continues until a player reaches the required number of favor tokens. This edition includes the Chancellor, who lets a player draw two and return two, and the Spy, which can score a token if uniquely played in a round, and supports up to six players.
- Players
- 2–6 best 4
- Playing time
- 20 min
- Age
- 10+
- Complexity
- 1.1 / 5
About the game
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Where to buy it
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On Ludoya's tables
Full stats in Ludoya- 845
- Plays logged
- 711
- Players
- 26m 32s
- Average play
- 292
- In collections
- 16
- On wishlists
7.2/10
from 100 Ludoya reviews
Mohasz8.0 Fascinating & addictive micro-game. It takes a couple of rounds before you understand the gist of it, but it's really fun after that. Replaced my old version with the 2019 edition. Great components, I much prefer the pouch over the tuckbox of the old version, and the new plastic tokens are also a nice touch. The graphic design of the cards is a definite improvement, as well as the artwork itself, although I have to say I'm not a huge fan of the disney-esque style. The two new roles look interesting enough, and it's nice to now have the ability to play the game with more than 4. The ultimate pub game, literally fits into your pocket. Quick, fun and simple, plays up to 6. A definite keeper.
Vic Granell7.5 An improvement over the original (gave it away) which adds more choices and a new character to score points even if you don't win the round. Despite this addition, it still feels a bit long to finish given its lightness.
Rules questions
Answered from the rulebook by Ludoya's rules assistant.
Do I have to discard the Countess if I also have the King or Prince in my hand?
Yes — if you ever have the Countess and either the King or a Prince in your hand you must discard the Countess (you do not have to reveal the other card). (page 8)
If I'm knocked out of the round do I still apply my hand's card effect when I discard it face up?
No — a knocked-out player discards the card in their hand face up but does not apply its effect, and takes no more turns until the next round. (page 5)
If I discard the Princess, do any other effects (like the Prince causing a draw) still happen?
No — if you discard the Princess you are immediately knocked out of the round and any remaining effects of the card that discarded her do not apply, though effects tied to being knocked out (e.g., Constable, Jester) still apply. (page 8)
What happens if I try to target a player who is protected by the Handmaid or Sycophant?
If your discarded card requires choosing a player who cannot be chosen due to protection (Handmaid or Sycophant), your card is discarded without effect; the Handmaid effect grants immunity until the start of that player's next turn. (pages 5, 9)
Can I name ‘1’ when I play a Guard (i.e., can I guess someone is holding another Guard)?
No — when you play a Guard you must name a number other than 1. (page 10)
What happens if I guess a player with a Guard and they reveal the Assassin in their hand?
If a player chosen by a Guard reveals the Assassin, the Guard's player is eliminated from the round while the Assassin-holder is not; then the Assassin must be discarded and the Assassin-holder draws a new card (or the removed card if the deck is empty). (page 14)
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