Love Letter is a popular, fast-playing card game. Due to its popularity, many licensed/themed variants have been produced; Love Letter: Batman is today's review.
Overview
In Love Letter: Batman, your goal is to win seven rounds before any of your opponents. You win a round one of two ways:
- being the last person standing (all others have been ousted from the round by card effects)
- having the highest-numbered card at the end of the round
There are 16 total cards, each with a numerical value in the upper left and an effect at the bottom:
1- Batman (5 copies)
2- Catwoman (2 copies)
3- Bane (2 copies)
4- Robin (2 copies)
5- Poison Ivy (2 copies)
6- Two Face (1 copy)
7- Harley Quinn (1 copy)
8- Joker (1 copy)
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| The Cards of Love Letter: Batman |
The flow of Love Letter: Batman is simple. Everyone draws a card as the game starts. The round begins; the first player draws another card, compares the two in his hand, and chooses to discard one, placing it in front of him. The one he discards has a stated effect that must take place- even if it's negative for the player. Then the next player draws a card, discards one, etc. Play continues until all players (but one) is ousted, or there are no cards left in the draw pile. The winner gets a batman token, and another round begins by collecting and shuffling all the cards. The first person to win seven rounds is victorious.
Review
This game is okay for what it is- a fast-paced 'fill-dead-time' game. It's for 2-4 players, but playing with 2 is a poor experience; playing with 3-4 is recommended. Even then, there's a heavy luck component that minimized my enjoyment. If you have little time and few options, it's not horrible, but there are better games out there.
Rating: B-
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