A Match Made in Austen

2 - 6 Players 30 - 45 minutes Simple

Acting, Dice Rolling, Card Drafting, Role Playing, Storytelling, Voting

Card Game, Napoleonic, Novel-based

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Description

A Match Made in Austen is a game of storytelling, strategy, and serendipity, inspired by the timeless works of Jane Austen. In this game, 2 to 6 players take on the role of matchmakers, trying to create the best possible romantic matches between key male and female characters from Austen's main novels, including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma. With simple rules that can be explained quickly, players can dive right into the fun, which typically lasts around 30 to 45 minutes. Each player has a set of male and female cards, and they take turns hosting events like parties and dinners, where they bring their characters together and try to showcase their virtues, such as beauty, wit, and loyalty. As players navigate the game, they use a combination of acting, dice rolling, card drafting, role-playing, storytelling, and voting to determine the best matches. The goal is to accumulate points by making successful matches, and the player with the most points wins when one player has three matches. With its unique blend of storytelling and strategy, A Match Made in Austen is a delightful game that will appeal to fans of Jane Austen and anyone who enjoys a good romantic comedy. Published in 2015, this base game is a great way to experience the charm of Austen's works in a new and exciting way, and its short playtime makes it easy to fit into a busy schedule.