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!
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!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
OK
3
REC
4
BEST
5
BEST
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
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
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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