# Persuasion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #17750
- **Players**: 3-8 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Xoe Allred
- **Publishers**: (Web published), Hollandspiele
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Negotiation, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Deduction, Hidden Roles, Negotiation, Semi-Cooperative Game, Turn Order: Stat-Based, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you enjoy social deduction games with a bluffing twist, Persuasion will charm you with its Victorian theme and plot twists!Intense social interactionSharp deduction and bluffingUnique Victorian themeFast-paced and engagingCan involve heavy manipulationRequires language dependencyComponents not includedRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a Victorian romance filled with intrigue and masterstrokes in Persuasion! In this card game for 3 to 8 players, you find yourself at a social gathering, surrounded by suitors brimming with promises of wealth, status, and passion. Your mission? To uncover who truly fits your desires, which you've secretly noted in your diary. Each round, you share action cards with one of the players you're courting, and they decide how to use them. The trick is, you need to convince your suitor that you are compatible, as they must accept your proposal for the engagement to happen. But beware, not everyone is who they seem! The game explores the art of deduction with a touch of manipulation and negotiation, where you might even get away with a marriage that's unfavorable for the other. The goal is to marry and be happy, but happiness can come in different forms: an advantageous marriage, independence, or perhaps, a genuine romance. With a light complexity (2/5), Persuasion is accessible yet offers strategic depth, especially with its hidden roles and variable powers that ensure each game is unique. The experience is a delightful mix of bluffing, deduction, and social interaction, set in a scenario reminiscent of Jane Austen's novels, but with a hint of modern 'catfishing'. It's a game that shines in groups who enjoy conversation, bluffing, and trying to read each other's intentions, all within about 30 to 60 minutes.

## FAQ
### How many players are needed for Persuasion?
Persuasion works best with 3 to 8 players, ideal for livening up a party or a group of friends.

### How long does a game of Persuasion take?
Games typically last between 30 and 60 minutes, a perfect amount of time for a quick social game.

### Is Persuasion a difficult game to learn?
No, the complexity is considered light (2/5 on BGG), making it accessible to most players.

### Do I need any extra components to play?
Yes, the game requires about 73 tarot-sized sleeves, which are not included, and it can be helpful to have a translated spreadsheet due to language dependency.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to marry someone who meets your desires, whether for love, convenience, or independence, while deducing and manipulating other players.

### Is the game cooperative or competitive?
It's a semi-cooperative game with competitive elements. You might need to cooperate at certain points, but the ultimate goal is your individual victory.

### Who is Persuasion best suited for?
It's ideal for those who enjoy social deduction, bluffing, and negotiation games with a theme of romance and intrigue, similar to Jane Austen's novels.