Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game

Z-Man Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, BoardM Factory · Board game · 2020
2–6 · best 4 15 min Weight 1.3/5
7.3 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
7.3 rating Ludopedia
6.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Perfect for Marvel fans looking for something fast, casual, and with the tension of a deduction game.

Highlights
  • Fast and dynamic gameplay
  • Marvel theme is well applied
  • Simple and easy-to-teach rules
  • Intriguing asymmetric dynamic
Keep in mind
  • Moderate language dependence
  • Luck heavily influences the outcome
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About the game
Get ready for the ultimate battle for the fate of the cosmos! In Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game, the elegance of the classic Love Letter blends with the epic scale of the Marvel Universe. The stakes are high: on one side, the Mad Titan Thanos, obsessed with bending reality to his will; on the other, a group of brave heroes trying to stop the inevitable. But here is the twist: unlike the original, this game introduces a 'one-vs-many' dynamic.

If you are playing as Thanos, your mission is simple yet ambitious: annihilate the heroes or gather all six Infinity Stones to deliver that fatal snap. You play with a two-card hand and a deck filled with minions and powerful stones. Meanwhile, the heroes — featuring icons like Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man, and Scarlet Witch — must work as a team. Their goal is to combine strategic abilities and deduce the villain's schemes to bring Thanos's health down to zero before he does the same to them.

The game flow maintains the agility of the Love Letter line: you draw a card and play a card, activating its immediate effect. Tension rises with every turn, as each card played can reveal the opponent's hand or deal critical damage. It is a game of bluffing, memory, and timing, where cooperation among the heroes is the only chance to prevent the universe from turning into dust. Will unity prevail, or is the Mad Titan truly inevitable? The answer lies in the cards you draw!
Rules videos

In English

BEST PLAYER COUNT
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 REC
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Game details

Families

Comic Books: Marvel Universe Containers: Drawstring Bag Game: Love Letter Misc: Watch It Played How To Videos Players: One versus Many Theme: Superheroes Versions & Editions: Versions with IP after the original release
Publisher Z-Man Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, BoardM Factory, Delta Vision Publishing, Galápagos Jogos, Lord of Boards, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
Designer Alexandar Ortloff-Tang, Seiji Kanai
Artist Monica Helland
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! If you already know Love Letter, you'll learn it in 2 minutes. If not, the rules are very simple and the game flows quickly.
How long does a game last?
It's a filler game. Matches last about 15 minutes, making it ideal to start your game night or play between larger games.
How many people can play?
From 2 to 6 players. It works well both in duels and with a full table of heroes against a single Thanos.
Do I need a translation to play?
Yes, there is moderate language dependence, as card effects must be understood for strategic play.
Is it recommended for those who dislike complex games?
Absolutely. The weight is low (1.25/5), making it excellent for beginners or for playing with family and friends.