Lords & Ladies

Eagle-Gryphon Games · Board game · 2014
— Ludopedia 6.5 BGG 2–5 · best 5 60 min Weight 1.6/5
Buy · from US$ 22.78
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6.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A perfect blend of family building and social sabotage for casual gaming-nights.

Highlights
  • High player interaction
  • Quick setup and play
  • Engaging-themed mechanics
Keep in mind
  • Can feel mean to some players
  • Relying on card draw-luck
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Ever watched a period drama filled with scandalous affairs, strategic marriages, and social climbing? Lords & Ladies drops you right into the middle of it! You take on the role of a noble family at the turn of the 20th century, aiming to climb the social ladder by building a powerful dynasty.

Your mission is to accumulate status points by marrying off your lords and ladies to the right suitors, hiring clever servants to boost your influence, and ensuring your family line continues through successful procreation. But being a noble isn's just about weddings and babies; it's about reputation. And in this game, reputation is everything.

The gameplay revolves around managing your resources—gold and cards—to execute your family-building-plan. However, the real fun begins when the gossip starts flying. You can use gossip-themed cards to spread rumors and tarnish your rivals'-reputations. It's a classic 'take that' mechanic where you can team up with others to bring down a leader, but be careful: if the gossip isn't confirmed by others, it might just blow up in your face. It's a fast-paced-card-game that balances hand management with direct-player-interaction. If you enjoy games where you can build something great while simultaneously making sure your neighbors look absolutely scandalous, this-is your game!

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–5 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Series: Bookshelf (Gryphon Games)
Publisher Eagle-Gryphon Games
Designer Jason Corace
Artist Jen Corace

Community

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658owners
133wishlist
24want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How long does a game last?
Expect about 60 minutes, though-social-sabotage-sessions might run a bit longer!
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! It's very intuitive, making it great for game nights with mixed-skill-levels.
How aggressive is the gameplay?
It features 'take-that'-mechanics, so expect some-gossip-fueled-betrayal among friends!
Can it be played with 2 players?
Yes, it works fine, but the social-chaos-element is most fun with 3 or more.
Is there a lot of luck involved?
There is-some-luck with card-draws, but-smart-resource-management-is-key.

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