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Love Letter is a quick, light card game of risk, deduction, and luck. Players use a small hand of cards representing members of the court to eliminate opponents and be the last one standing, or hold the highest-ranking card, in an attempt to deliver a love letter to the Princess.

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The Verdict

based on 23 reviews

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Extremely easy to learn and teach, making it highly accessible to new players.
Features very quick rounds and short playtime, ideal for filler sessions or on-the-go gaming.
Highly portable due to its minimal components and small package.
Offers engaging deduction and moments of bluffing as players try to guess opponents' hands.
Provides significant replayability and addictive gameplay despite its simplicity.
Involves a considerable element of luck and randomness, which can sometimes overshadow strategic play.
Some critics find the bluffing and social deduction aspects to be shallow compared to other games in the genre.
The game is often considered less enjoyable or prone to unsatisfying rounds with only two players.
Player elimination, though rounds are short, can be a minor drawback for some.
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Roll To Review, David NorrisArticle

Love Letter is a brilliant, highly addictive micro-game driven by quick deduction, bluffing, and tension, though the Premium edition's expanded player count and component upgrades are a mixed bag.

100
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The Nerds' Table, JR HoneycuttArticle

Love Letter is the reviewer's favorite light card game, highly praised for its original design, engaging bluffing and strategy, exceptional portability, replayability, ease of teaching, and quick rounds.

95
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3 Minute Board Games, J Carmichael and S RodgersVideo

This video provides a brief overview of the Love Letter card game, highlighting its simple rules, portability, and quick, fun rounds. It is recommended as an enjoyable, interactive card game for friends and family, perfect for lighter gaming sessions.

95
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Co-op Board Games, Ronny AlexanderArticle

The review highly recommends Love Letter as an accessible, portable, and affordable gateway game praised for its quick, decision-rich rounds, especially with 3-4 players. While acknowledging potential issues like player elimination and increased luck in two-player games, it ultimately considers it exceptional value and a staple for game collections.

90
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Shut Up & Sit Down, MattVideo

This Shut Up & Sit Down review praises Love Letter as a simple, elegant, and highly portable card game. It highlights the game's blend of risk, deduction, and luck, making it excellent for introducing new players and ideal for travel or casual play.

90
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Boardgame Opinions, ProZDVideo

The reviewer highly praises Love Letter for its quick and easy rules, portable nature, and enjoyable bluffing and deduction, making it an excellent game for both new and experienced players, despite minor issues with some added cards in this particular version.

90
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The Dice Tower, Tom VaselVideo

Tom Vasel provides a comprehensive review of the physical card game Love Letter, discussing its mechanics, gameplay, and overall appeal. He delivers a clear verdict and an explicit rating for the game.

90
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ProZD, ProZDVideo

ProZD reviews 'Love Letter,' praising its quick setup, easy rules, and portability, making it great for new players. He appreciates its elegance and bluffing, though he notes some automation in gameplay and prefers the classic version over one with new cards like the Spy.

90
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The Board Games Chronicle, The Boardgames ChronicleArticle

Love Letter is a fast, highly interactive, and thematic 16-card filler game that offers great excitement for groups, though it suffers from high luck dependency and limited base replayability.

90
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Tabletop Games BlogArticle

Love Letter remains a charming, fast-paced micro-game that is easy to teach, blending quick decision-making, player elimination, and light social deduction.

90
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Ryan and Bethany Board Game Reviews, Ryan and BethanyVideo

Ryan and Bethany Board Game Reviews provide a positive review of Love Letter 2nd Edition, praising its simplicity, accessibility, and travel-friendly nature. They recommend it as a great choice for quick game sessions, noting that most people enjoy it.

85
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Board Game Reviews by Josh, JoshArticle

Josh from Board Game Reviews by Josh gave Love Letter an 8.5/10, praising it as an enjoyable 'micro game' that is fun to play despite relying on luck more than strategy, making it a great 'filler' game.

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