Rules for Love Letter Premium Edition

Hey there! I’m here to tell you all about the rules for the premium edition of the game Love Letter. If you’re new to the game or just need a refresher, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s dive in!

Objective

The objective of Love Letter is simple: be the last one standing! To achieve this, you’ll need to eliminate your opponents by either knocking them out of the round or by having the highest-ranking card at the end. Sounds easy enough, right?

Components

When you open the box, you’ll find everything you need to play Love Letter Premium Edition. The game includes:

• 16 beautiful tarot-sized character cards
• 4 reference cards to help you remember the card abilities
• 13 heart tokens
• 4 wooden cubes
• 1 red velvet bag for storing the cards

Setup

Setting up Love Letter is a piece of cake. Just follow these steps:

1. Shuffle the 16 character cards and place them facedown in a draw pile.
2. Draw a number of cards equal to one less than the number of players and set them aside, face-up. These cards are out of the round and won’t be used for this game.
3. Deal 1 card to each player. This will be their starting hand.
4. Place the remaining deck of cards in a draw pile within reach of all players.
5. Gather the heart tokens and place them near the draw pile. These will be used to keep score.

Gameplay

Now that the setup is complete, it’s time to understand how Love Letter is played. Each player will take turns according to the number of players, and on their turn, they must follow these steps:

1. Draw 1 card from the deck and add it to your hand.
2. Choose 1 of the 2 cards in your hand to play and follow its instructions.
3. Perform the action indicated by the card. This may allow you to peek at another player’s hand, force another player to discard, or even eliminate a player from the round.
4. Once you have completed the card’s action, discard it face-up in front of you.
5. Your turn is now over, and the next player in turn order takes their turn.

Card Abilities

The different cards in Love Letter have unique abilities that can greatly impact the game. Here’s a quick rundown of each card:

• Guard: Guess another player’s hand. If you’re right, they’re out!
• Priest: Look at another player’s hand.
• Baron: Compare hands with another player. The player with the lower-ranking card is out!
• Handmaid: Be protected from other players’ cards until your next turn.
• Prince: Choose a player (including yourself) to discard their hand and draw a new card.
• King: Swap hands with another player.
• Countess: Discard this card if you have the King or Prince in your hand.
• Princess: If you discard this card, you’re out!

Ending the Round

A round of Love Letter ends when there is only 1 player left standing. At this point, that player wins the round and earns a heart token. The cards are then reshuffled, and a new round begins. The game continues until a certain number of hearts have been collected – the player with the most hearts wins!

That’s it! You’re now ready to play Love Letter Premium Edition. Have fun, and may the best player win!

The guard gave me a quick once-over, her frown deepening. “Sorry, Mr. Kaiss,” she sighed, “but the princess isn’t taking visitors right now. Understandably, she’s upset about her mother’s arrest.” “Of course,” I replied with a nod, feigning empathy. “But I’m not here for a casual visit. You see, Her Highness specifically asked for my guidance. We’re supposed to work on her singing.”

“Oh, so the princess has already found a singing teacher,” the tough lady commented, giving Odette a questioning look. “I bet he’s aware of that,” a gentle voice chimed in from the hallway. It was Susannah, one of Princess Annette’s helpers, strolling over to join them. “Actually, what our talented composer means is that the princess asked for his music to practice with,” the young lady explained. She flashed a smile at the stern guard and then gave Bartolemew a playful wink.

As I reached into my bag, I pulled out a sealed wooden tube. “Hey, Susannah, could you do me a favor and deliver these music sheets?” I asked, giving her a warm smile and a polite nod. The guard stopped her in her tracks, taking hold of the tube. As it changed hands, I could feel something slightly heavy shifting inside. “What is this?” the guard asked, shaking it next to her ear. I knew it definitely wasn’t a small bird statue that the Princess adored so much. I quickly came up with an explanation, saying, “It’s just the quill and ink that I used to compose the music. In case the Princess or the maestro want to make any changes, I always send some along with a new piece.”

Susannah delicately took the case from the suspicious guard, rolling her eyes. “Come on, Odette, it’s just some music,” she playfully scolded. “I’ll make sure milady gets them,” she reassured me, placing a hand on my arm. “I’m sure she’ll be excited to see what’s inside.”

Game Objective

When you play a game, the objective is the goal you want to achieve. It’s like aiming for a bullseye in archery or crossing the finish line in a race. Some games have specific objectives, like collecting all the treasures or defeating the final boss. Others may have multiple objectives that you can choose from.

The objective of the game is what keeps you focused and motivated. It gives you a sense of purpose and direction. Without an objective, a game can feel aimless and uninteresting.

Why Objectives Matter

Objectives are important because they give you a sense of accomplishment. When you complete an objective, you feel like you’ve achieved something. It’s a reward for your hard work and effort.

Objectives also provide structure and guidance. They help you make decisions and prioritize your actions. They give you a clear path to follow and help you stay on track.

Objectives can also add challenge and excitement to a game. They can push you to think strategically and try new tactics. They can also create a sense of competition, as you try to achieve your objective before others do.

Types of Objectives

There are different types of objectives in games. Some common types include:

– Main objective: This is the primary goal of the game. It’s usually the ultimate objective that you need to complete to win the game.

– Secondary objectives: These are additional goals that you can choose to pursue. They may offer bonus rewards or unlock new features.

– Hidden objectives: These objectives are not immediately apparent and require exploration and discovery to reveal.

– Time-based objectives: These objectives need to be completed within a certain timeframe or before a deadline.

– Cooperative objectives: These objectives require teamwork and collaboration with other players to achieve.

Creating Meaningful Objectives

To create meaningful objectives, game designers need to consider a few factors:

1. Relevance: Objectives should be directly related to the game’s theme and mechanics.

2. Challenge: Objectives should provide a reasonable level of challenge. They should be difficult enough to be rewarding but not so difficult that they become frustrating.

3. Variety: Having a variety of objectives keeps the game interesting and prevents it from becoming repetitive.

4. Progression: Objectives should be structured in a way that allows players to gradually increase their skills and knowledge.

By taking these factors into account, game designers can create objectives that enhance the overall gaming experience and keep players engaged and motivated.

When Queen Marianna was arrested for high treason, it broke Princess Annette’s heart. Everyone in the City-State of Tempest wanted to comfort Annette and bring some joy back to her life by courting her.

As one of the suitors, I am trying to deliver my love letter to the Princess. But she has locked herself in the palace, so I have to rely on intermediaries to carry my message.

During the game, I hold a secret card in my hand. This card represents the person who currently carries my love letter for the Princess. It’s crucial that the person closest to the Princess at the end of the day has my love letter so that it reaches her first!

What You Need for Love Letter

If you’re ready to play Love Letter, here’s what you’ll need. Don’t worry if you’re missing anything; just reach out to [email protected] for help.

• 32 Game cards
• 1 Jester token
• 8 Player Reference cards
• 40 sleeves
• 25 tokens of affection
• 1 Rulebook (this book)

Game Cards

In Love Letter, there are 32 cards, but you’ll only use 16 when playing with 2 to 4 players. However, if you have 5 to 8 players, you can include all 32 cards. Each card represents someone important at the royal residence. Look for the number in the upper left corner of the card-this number tells you how close that person is to the Princess. And don’t forget, each card also has a unique effect that happens when you discard it.

Reference Cards

Hey there! Let me show you these cool reference cards we have for the game. They list all the different cards in the game and give a quick summary of their effects. They also tell you how many copies of each card are in the deck. These cards aren’t used during gameplay, but they’re really handy for helping you remember everything.

Now, on one side of each reference card, you’ll find a summary of the cards used in the game when playing with 2 to 4 players. And on the other side, you’ll find a summary of the additional cards you’ll need if you have 5 to 8 players. It’s like having two sets of cards in one!

Oh, and there’s more!

We also have these adorable red, heart-shaped tokens that you can use to keep track of Princess Annette’s affection for the suitors. Every time a suitor sends her a letter, her affection for them grows. But watch out for the Jester token! It’s a special token that’s not red. You get it when the Jester card effect chooses you. It adds some extra fun to the game!

Getting Set Up (2 to 4 players)

If you’re playing with 5 to 8 players, you’ll find the setup and play rules on page 7. But if there are only 2 to 4 players, here’s what you need to do: create a deck with the following cards and set aside the rest, as they won’t be used in the game.

– Princess

– Countess

– King

– 2 copies of Prince

– 2 copies of Handmaid

– 2 copies of Baron

– 2 copies of Priest

– 5 copies of Guard

Shuffle these 16 cards to form a draw deck. Take the top card and remove it from the game without looking at it. Keep it aside.

Now, if you’re playing a 2-player game, grab 3 more cards from the top of the deck and place them face up to the side. These cards won’t be used in this round, but everyone can look at them during the game.

So here’s what happens: each player gets to pick a card from the deck, forming their own secret hand that no one else can see. see? After that, it’s time to decide who goes first. In this game, the honor goes to the person who went on a date most recently. If there’s a tie, then the youngest player wins the tiebreaker. Simple enough, right?

How to Play (2 to 4 Players)

Hey there! Let me tell you about Love Letter. It’s a fun game that’s played in rounds, representing each day in the pursuit of Princess Annette’s heart. The goal is to write the most charming letter and win her over!

Let’s Start!

When it’s your turn, you’ll draw a card from the deck and add it to your hand. Then, you have to make a tough decision. You can choose one of the two cards in your hand and discard it face up in front of you. But here’s the catch – you have to apply the effect of the card you discarded, even if it’s not in your favor!

Don’t worry, though! All the discarded cards stay in front of the player who got rid of them. They overlap in the order they were discarded so everyone can keep track. This way, you can get an idea of the cards other players might be holding.

When I finish using the card’s power, it becomes the next player’s turn.

Out of the Game

If a player is eliminated from the game, they have to reveal their card and discard it. They won’t get another turn until the next round.

Honesty is the Best Policy

There are many ways someone can try to cheat in this game. For example, they might lie when someone plays the Guard card, or they might keep the Countess even when they also have the King or Prince. It’s best to play with fair and honest people who don’t cheat.

Choosing a Player

If you have to choose a player to affect with your card’s ability, but that player can’t be chosen because of another card’s effect like the Sycophant or Handmaid, then your ability just doesn’t happen and your card is discarded.

End of a Round

When I play a game of Love Letter, there are a few key moments that stand out to me. One of those moments is when the deck runs out of cards, marking the end of a round. It’s always intriguing to see how the round will unfold at this point.

Once the deck is empty, the royal residence closes for the evening, and a special delivery is made to Princess Annette. The person closest to her delivers a heartfelt love letter, and she retreats to her chambers to read it. Meanwhile, all the players reveal their hands, eager to see who has the highest number.

The player with the highest number wins the round. It’s a thrilling moment, but what happens if there’s a tie? In that case, the tied players must do some quick math. They add up the numbers on the cards in their discard piles and compare totals. The player with the highest total emerges as the winner. But what if there’s still a tie? This is where things get interesting.

If there’s still a tie after comparing the totals, all tied players are considered winners. It’s a rare occurrence, but it adds an element of surprise and suspense to the game. A round can also end if there’s only one player left standing. In that case, the remaining player is declared the winner. It’s a testament to their strategic skills and resilience.

These moments of victory and unexpected turns are what make Love Letter such a captivating game. Each round is filled with anticipation, and you never know how things will play out until the final moments. So, when you play Love Letter, keep these rules in mind and embrace the thrilling uncertainty that comes with each round.

After each round ends, the person who wins, or the people who win if there’s a tie, get a Token of Affection. Take all 16 cards, shuffle them, and start a new round following the rules we set up earlier. The winner of the last round goes first because the Princess says nice things about them over breakfast. If there’s more than one winner because of a tie, the person who went on a date most recently goes first.

End of the Game (2 to 4 players)

You win the game by getting a certain number of Tokens of Affection. The number depends on how many people are playing:

• 2 Players – 7 tokens
• 3 Players – 5 tokens
• 4 Players – 4 tokens

Setup And Play (5 to 8 players)

If you’re playing the game with 5 to 8 players, here’s what you need to do. First, gather all 32 cards and make a deck. Give the cards a good shuffle so they’re mixed up well. Take the top card from the deck and set it aside, without peeking at it. Each player then draws 1 card from the deck to start the game.

Now, let’s talk about how the game is played. It’s just like the 2 to 4 player game, but there’s one important difference. When a card tells you to “Name a number”, it affects all cards with that number in the 5-8 player game. For example, if you name “4” because of the Guard card, both the Handmaid and the Sycophant cards with a value of “4” are affected.

Ending the Game (5 to 8 Players)

In the game with 5 to 8 players, I can win by collecting 4 Tokens of Affection. It’s pretty cool because in this version of the game, there are some cards that let you earn Tokens of Affection in different ways, not just by winning a round. So, I might win the game without actually winning any rounds. It’s like a game of courtly romance and intrigue, full of surprises!

Oh, here’s something interesting: it’s also possible for two or more players to have the same number of Tokens of Affection and tie the game. This happens because of some special cards in the 5-8 player version. In that case, all the tied players will play another round to see who gets the Princess’s heart in the end. It’s like a grand duel to win her love!

Let’s imagine a game with two players, Bob and Susan. Each of them starts with 3 Tokens of Affection. In Bob’s discard pile, he has a card called “Constable.” It says that if he’s out of the round and this card is in his discard pile, he gains an Affection Token.

Susan makes a move that knocks Bob out of the round, so she becomes the winner since she’s the only player left. As a result, she gains a Token of Affection. However, when Bob is eliminated, he points to the Constable card with a smile because he knows he also gains a Token of Affection.

Now, both Bob and Susan have 4 Tokens of Affection, so they “tie” for the win. Since there’s no clear winner, they decide to break the tie by playing another round.