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2026-04-22T02:55:21Z

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	'''Weakness:'''		'''Weakness:'''
	: When you play the King ~~played~~ your opponent will know what your new card is making you an easy target for a ~~guard~~		: When you play the King your opponent will know what your new card is making you an easy target for a Guard

	'''Strategy:'''		'''Strategy:'''
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	'''Strategy:'''		'''Strategy:'''
	: Play the Countess when you don't hold a Prince or a King to reduce the chance of a ~~guard~~ being successfully used on you		: Play the Countess when you don't hold a Prince or a King to reduce the chance of a Guard being successfully used on you
	: Hold near the end game if a Princess has been played or in the hope the Princess will found before the end of the round		: Hold near the end game if a Princess has been played or in the hope the Princess will found before the end of the round

Doomswatter: Grammar

2025-02-04T19:15:39Z

Grammar

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	== STRATEGY ==		== STRATEGY ==

	~~This~~ is no single strategy for Love Letter, which is the beauty of the game.		There is no single best strategy for Love Letter, which is part of the beauty of the game.

	Each card has its own strengths and weaknesses, ~~dependent~~ on the stage of the game and, more importantly, your ~~opponent~~'~~s hand~~.		Each card has its own strengths and weaknesses, depending on the stage of the game and, more importantly, your opponents' hands.

	As the game progresses, keep an eye on the cards which have already been played – this can be seen in the number indicator below each player's hand.		As the game progresses, keep an eye on the cards which have already been played – this can be seen in the number indicator below each player's hand.

Doomswatter: Some spelling, grammar, and structural changes, as well as some additional content.

2025-02-04T19:14:03Z

Some spelling, grammar, and structural changes, as well as some additional content.

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	== STRATEGY ==		== STRATEGY ==

	This is no single strategy for Love Letter which is the beauty of the game		This is no single strategy for Love Letter, which is the beauty of the game.

	Each card has its own strengths and weaknesses ~~dependant~~ on the stage of the game and more importantly, your ~~opponents~~ hand		Each card has its own strengths and weaknesses, dependent on the stage of the game and, more importantly, your opponent's hand.

	As the game progresses, keep an eye on the cards which have already been played – this can be seen in the number indicator below each ~~players~~ hand.		As the game progresses, keep an eye on the cards which have already been played – this can be seen in the number indicator below each player's hand.
	By working out which cards remain you can plan ~~you~~ strategy and narrow down what cards your opponents are likely holding to counter their plays		By working out which cards remain, you can plan your strategy and narrow down what cards your opponents are likely holding, enabling you to better counter their plays.

	===Guard (x5)===		===1. Guard (x5 Copies)===

	In the early game, ~~using~~ a Guard ~~can provide~~ a lucky guess ~~to remove an opponent~~. To ~~successfully~~ increase ~~odds players will often guess lower card (~~2-5 cards ~~each appears~~ twice~~) at the start of the game for a higher probability of success~~. Guards can be used to defend a weak position, ~~ie. by trying~~ to ~~remove Prince's~~ if you have the Princess or Barons if you have a ~~lower card~~. However, using the same strategy many times will often reveal your weakness so mix it up!		In the early game, removing an opponent with a Guard requires a lucky guess. To increase your chance of success, start by guessing cards 2 through 5 (Priest through Prince), as these cards appear twice, while King and up only appear once.

			Guards can be used to defend a weak position. For example, you can try to eliminate Princes if you have the Princess, or Barons if you have a Priest or another Guard. However, using the same strategy many times will often reveal your weakness so mix it up!

	'''Strengths:'''		'''Strengths:'''
	: ~~Play~~ late game when fewer cards ~~remain for a high probability of a successful guess~~		: - High chance of success in the late game, when fewer cards means better guesses.
	: ~~Use after~~ a Priest has been ~~played and the player hasn't~~ discarded ~~the revealed card~~		: - Can follow a Priest for an easy elimination if the revealed card has not been discarded.
	: ~~Cannot be guessed by~~ other ~~guards~~		: - Safe from other Guards.
	~~: Reveal an opponents Princess to remove them from the round~~

	'''Weakness:'''		'''Weakness:'''
	: ~~Guards are an~~ easy target for Barons. Avoid holding ~~guards too~~ long if there are still 2 Barons ~~to be revealed~~		: - An easy target for Barons. Avoid holding onto Guards for long if there are still Barons in play.
	: Minimal chance of winning at the ~~end of the game if you are holding a Guard~~		: - Minimal chance of winning if the round ends without eliminating all opponents.

	'''Strategy:'''		'''Strategy:'''
	: ~~Mix~~ you ~~guesses and base them on all the information revealed in the round~~		: - Pay attention to other Guard's guesses: a failed guess gives you a clue that can improve your odds when it's your turn to guess.
	: Pay attention to what cards have been played and refer to the key for the number of each card available		: - Pay attention to what cards have been played and refer to the key for the number of each card available. Don't carelessly waste guesses on cards that have been discarded!
	: Cards which have 2 copies ~~which~~ have yet to be revealed in the mid game can be ~~easy~~ targets for a Guard		: - Cards which have two copies (Priest, Baron, Handmaid, Prince), and have yet to be revealed in the mid-game, can be easier targets for a Guard.
			: - If a player discards a Countess (7), it is likely they hold a Prince, King, or Princess. This is not always the case, though, so be sure to double-check what cards have been discarded.

	===Priest (x2)===		===2. Priest (x2 Copies)===

	~~Using a Priest reveals more information to~~ narrow down ~~remaining cards~~. Once a card ~~is known it puts pressure on players to use~~ the ~~revealed~~ card on their next turn to ~~prevent a guard~~ being ~~used~~		Priests help you narrow down your options for future plays. Once a card has been revealed by a Priest, the owner of that card will feel pressured to play it on their next turn in order to avoid being targeted by your Guard. Be warned, this may also make you their next target!

	'''Strengths:'''		'''Strengths:'''

Sammy McSam: GameHelpLoveLetter link, moved tip section from help page

2021-12-25T00:21:43Z

GameHelpLoveLetter link, moved tip section from help page

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	~~'''Note: Please play a game~~ of Love Letter ~~before reading this ''Tips and Tricks'' guide. It will help you understand this article better.'''~~		For the rules of Love Letter, see <b>[[Gamehelploveletter\|GameHelpLoveLetter]]</b>


	== STRATEGY ==		== STRATEGY ==


	This is no single strategy for Love Letter which is the beauty of the game		This is no single strategy for Love Letter which is the beauty of the game
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	: Swap the Princess using a King in the early game to allow you to then target your opponent		: Swap the Princess using a King in the early game to allow you to then target your opponent
	: When playing a Guard, don't be afraid to accuse another player of being the Princess to try take suspicions away from you		: When playing a Guard, don't be afraid to accuse another player of being the Princess to try take suspicions away from you


	===Probability===		===Probability===
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			===General Tips===

	~~===General Tips===~~
	: The game is won after you win 4 (4 players) or 5 rounds (3 players). If one player is closer to winning, try remove them from the round to prevent them winning or gaining a bigger lead. It does not necessarily matter if you don't win the round, just as long as someone doesn't win the game at the end of it!		: The game is won after you win 4 (4 players) or 5 rounds (3 players). If one player is closer to winning, try remove them from the round to prevent them winning or gaining a bigger lead. It does not necessarily matter if you don't win the round, just as long as someone doesn't win the game at the end of it!
	: Pay attention to which cards have been played and what guesses have been made by your opponents to try work out what cards they may or do not have		: Pay attention to which cards have been played and what guesses have been made by your opponents to try work out what cards they may or do not have
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	LPB – 10/5/2020		LPB – 10/5/2020

			== Tips from GameHelpLoveLetter 2021-12-24 ==

			Some cards combination lead to odd situations and you should be aware of them:
			* Princess + King = You will be forced to trade the Princess with somebody else.
			* Princess + Prince (and everyone else is protected) = You will be forced to play the Prince on yourself and toss the Princess (therefore, lose).
			* King + Opponent Guard = If you King to trade with someone, and that person draws a Guard, they will be able to instantly eliminate you!
			* Try to play the constable and then discard the princess to kill yourself and win the game

			Keep in mind how many Prince cards are left in the deck.
			When a player uses the Prince, one more card from the deck is used.
			So, keep that in mind to not be tricked in the deck count.

			You should focus on eliminating the players with the most points first.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	¹ There is only 1 King, Countess, and Princess per game. Therefore, there cannot be multiples of these cards.		¹ There is only 1 King, Countess, and Princess per game. Therefore, there cannot be multiples of these cards.

Henrik303: /* STRATEGY */

2021-10-20T08:10:32Z

STRATEGY

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	As the game progresses, keep an eye on the cards which have already been played – this can be seen in the number indicator below each players hand.		As the game progresses, keep an eye on the cards which have already been played – this can be seen in the number indicator below each players hand.
	By working out which cards remain you can plan you strategy and narrow down what cards your opponents are likely holding to counter their plays		By working out which cards remain you can plan you strategy and narrow down what cards your opponents are likely holding to counter their plays


	===Guard (x5)===		===Guard (x5)===
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	: Pay attention to what cards have been played and refer to the key for the number of each card available		: Pay attention to what cards have been played and refer to the key for the number of each card available
	: Cards which have 2 copies which have yet to be revealed in the mid game can be easy targets for a Guard		: Cards which have 2 copies which have yet to be revealed in the mid game can be easy targets for a Guard


	===Priest (x2)===		===Priest (x2)===
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	: Use Priests to force players to change their hand		: Use Priests to force players to change their hand
	: Play a Priest in the mid game to locate the Princess or force play of a higher card		: Play a Priest in the mid game to locate the Princess or force play of a higher card


	===Baron (x2)===		===Baron (x2)===
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	: Try to ensure you discard a card which was higher than your opponents by your next turn so other players think your winning card has been used to prevent them from knowing the range of your card (this could be the card you pick up on your next turn or the forced discard from a prince)		: Try to ensure you discard a card which was higher than your opponents by your next turn so other players think your winning card has been used to prevent them from knowing the range of your card (this could be the card you pick up on your next turn or the forced discard from a prince)
	: If a Priest is played against you and you hold a Baron you may need to take out the opponent who has seen your card on your next turn		: If a Priest is played against you and you hold a Baron you may need to take out the opponent who has seen your card on your next turn


	===Handmaid (x2)===		===Handmaid (x2)===
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	: Play the Countess when you don't hold a Prince or a King to reduce the chance of a guard being successfully used on you		: Play the Countess when you don't hold a Prince or a King to reduce the chance of a guard being successfully used on you
	: Hold near the end game if a Princess has been played or in the hope the Princess will found before the end of the round		: Hold near the end game if a Princess has been played or in the hope the Princess will found before the end of the round


	===Princess (x1)===		===Princess (x1)===

Henrik303: /* STRATEGY */

2021-10-20T08:08:38Z

STRATEGY

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Henrik303: /* STRATEGY */ spelling

2021-10-19T22:04:34Z

STRATEGY: spelling

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Tuut Tuut tis Luut: "If your are defeated whilst you hold a handmaid its power has been wasted" us true for any card with any power.

2021-06-06T23:28:34Z

"If your are defeated whilst you hold a handmaid its power has been wasted" us true for any card with any power.

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	- Force opponents to target each other to possibly defeat and increase your chances of winning the round		- Force opponents to target each other to possibly defeat and increase your chances of winning the round
	- Protecting a high card in the end game to prevent guards being played or prince's if you are holding the princess		- Protecting a high card in the end game to prevent guards being played or prince's if you are holding the princess
			- Buying yourself time if someone knows your card, but you don't have the right cards to deal with it at that moment.

	Weakness:		Weakness:
	- Less powerful in the end game than the high cards available		- Less powerful in the end game than the high cards available
	- ~~If your are defeated whilst~~ you ~~hold a handmaid its power has been wasted~~		- Does not allow you to knock out another player

	Strategy:		Strategy:
	- Use early game to narrow down the cards and protect yourself		- Use early game to narrow down the cards and protect yourself
	- Use in late game to hold the Princess (or another high card)		- Use in late game to hold the Princess (or another high card)
			- As there are still a lot of players in the game, and not a lot is known about the remaining cards yet you are less likely to be knocked out early in the round. Making the handmaid more powerful later in the round.

	'''Prince (x2)'''		'''Prince (x2)'''

Tuut Tuut tis Luut: Telling a player what card to play for every possible hand combination is not a "strategy tip" That's a step by step guide to one persons personal playstyle.

2021-06-06T23:14:45Z

Telling a player what card to play for every possible hand combination is not a "strategy tip" That's a step by step guide to one persons personal playstyle.

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Nidhoeggr42: grammar

2021-02-25T23:16:32Z

grammar

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	'''Guard (x5)'''		'''Guard (x5)'''

	In the early game, using a Guard can provide a lucky guess to remove an opponent. To successfully increase odds players will often guess lower card (2-5 cards each appears twice) at the start of the game for a higher probability of success. Guards can be used to defend a weak position, ie. by trying to remove ~~Prince's~~ if you have the Princess or Barons if you have a lower card. However, using the same strategy many times will often reveal your weakness so mix it up!		In the early game, using a Guard can provide a lucky guess to remove an opponent. To successfully increase odds players will often guess lower card (2-5 cards each appears twice) at the start of the game for a higher probability of success. Guards can be used to defend a weak position, ie. by trying to remove Princes if you have the Princess or Barons if you have a lower card. However, using the same strategy many times will often reveal your weakness so mix it up!

	Strengths:		Strengths:
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	Strategy:		Strategy:
	- Mix ~~you~~ guesses and base them on all the information revealed in the round		- Mix your guesses and base them on all the information revealed in the round
	- Pay attention to what cards have been played and refer to the key for the number of each card available		- Pay attention to what cards have been played and refer to the key for the number of each card available
	- Cards which have 2 copies which have yet to be revealed in the mid game can be easy targets for a Guard		- Cards which have 2 copies which have yet to be revealed in the mid game can be easy targets for a Guard
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	Strengths:		Strengths:
	- Forces opponents to play '~~know~~' cards		- Forces opponents to play 'known' cards

	Weakness:		Weakness:
	- If the opponent reveals a Baron they will often play it against you on ~~there~~ next turn as a make or break move which can put you out of the round if they hold a high card		- If the opponent reveals a Baron they will often play it against you on their next turn as a make or break move which can put you out of the round if they hold a high card

	Strategy:		Strategy:
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	Weakness:		Weakness:
	- Using a baron will reveal the range of your card ie. > Prince (5). This will narrow down guesses or make opponents play ~~Prince's~~ on you to defeat a suspected Princess		- Using a baron will reveal the range of your card ie. > Prince (5). This will narrow down guesses or make opponents play Princes on you to defeat a suspected Princess
	- If your card is ~~not higher~~ than ~~you opponents~~ you are out of the round (however this can also weaken ~~there~~ position if there are other players to play before them based on the above point)		- If your card is lower than your opponent's you are out of the round (however this can also weaken their position if there are other players to play before them based on the above point)

	Strategy:		Strategy:
	- Try to ensure you discard a card which was higher than your ~~opponents~~ by your next turn so other players think your winning card has been used to prevent them from knowing the range of your card (this could be the card you pick up on your next turn or the forced discard from a prince)		- Try to ensure you discard a card which was higher than your opponent's by your next turn so other players think your winning card has been used to prevent them from knowing the range of your card (this could be the card you pick up on your next turn or the forced discard from a prince)
	- If a Priest is played against you and you hold a Baron you may need to take out the opponent who has seen your card on your next turn		- If a Priest is played against you and you hold a Baron you may need to take out the opponent who has seen your card on your next turn

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	'''Handmaid (x2)'''		'''Handmaid (x2)'''

	The ~~Handmaids~~ strength comes in ensuring you survive the round. You can't win if you are out after all!		The Handmaid's strength comes in ensuring you survive the round. You can't win if you are out after all!

	Strengths:		Strengths:
	- Ensure you last longer in the game when there are less cards available		- Ensure you last longer in the game when there are less cards available
	- Force opponents to target each other to possibly defeat and increase your chances of winning the round		- Force opponents to target each other to possibly defeat and increase your chances of winning the round
	- Protecting a high card in the end game to prevent guards being played or ~~prince's~~ if you are holding the princess		- Protecting a high card in the end game to prevent guards being played or princes if you are holding the princess

	Weakness:		Weakness:
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	Weakness:		Weakness:
	- Often guessed when ~~guards are played are~~ there are still 2 ~~Prince's~~ to be played		- Often guessed when there are still 2 Princes to be played
	- In a 1 on 1 situation, if your opponent has played a Handmaid you may be forced to play the Prince against yourself to discard your own card (Princess included!)		- In a 1 on 1 situation, if your opponent has played a Handmaid you may be forced to play the Prince against yourself to discard your own card (Princess included!)

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	Strengths:		Strengths:
	- Remove the Princess from your hand in the early rounds to prevent you being a target and give it to another player		- Remove the Princess from your hand in the early rounds to prevent you being a target and give it to another player
	- Switch cards at the end of the game to ~~gets~~ a higher card from an opponent		- Switch cards at the end of the game to get a higher card from an opponent
	- Strong when used with a Baron with less chance of being guessed ~~then~~ a Prince or the Princess		- Strong when used with a Baron with less chance of being guessed than a Prince or the Princess

	Weakness:		Weakness:
	- When you play the King ~~played~~ your opponent will know what your new card is making you an easy target for a guard		- When you play the King your opponent will know what your new card is making you an easy target for a guard

	Strategy:		Strategy:
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	Strengths:		Strengths:
	- High card for the end game. Only beaten by the Princess		- High card for the end game. Only beaten by the Princess
	- Strong when used with a Baron with less chance of being guessed ~~then~~ a Prince or the Princess		- Strong when used with a Baron with less chance of being guessed than a Prince or the Princess

	Weakness:		Weakness:
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	Strategy:		Strategy:
	- Play the Countess when you don't hold a Prince or a King to reduce the chance of a guard being successfully used on you		- Play the Countess when you don't hold a Prince or a King to reduce the chance of a guard being successfully used on you
	- Hold near the end game if a Princess has been played or in the hope the Princess will found before the end of the round		- Hold near the end game if a Princess has been played or in the hope the Princess will be found before the end of the round

	When should you use it?		When should you use it?
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	Weakness:		Weakness:
	- If you draw the Princess in the early game it can be very hard to keep it hidden and evade guesses		- If you draw the Princess in the early game it can be very hard to keep it hidden and evade guesses
	- If an opponent ~~play~~ a Priest when you hold a Princess you won't be able to play it and can easily be guessed on their next turn if they play a Guard		- If an opponent plays a Priest when you hold a Princess you won't be able to play it and can easily be guessed on their next turn if they play a Guard
	- You will always have to play your second card so drawing a Prince will force you to play the Princess and be out of the round		- You will always have to play your second card so drawing a Prince will force you to play the Princess and be out of the round

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	For example:		For example:
	- In a 4 player game with 5 cards remaining in the deck and all players still active		- In a 4 player game with 5 cards remaining in the deck and all players still active
	- You hold a Baron and a Guard and no ~~Prince's~~ or other Barons have been played.		- You hold a Baron and a Guard and no Princes or other Barons have been played.
	- There are 9 other possible cards: 5 in the deck + 4 active players (3 unknown cards held by opponents and the 1 discarded)		- There are 9 other possible cards: 5 in the deck + 4 active players (3 unknown cards held by opponents and the 1 discarded)
	- There is a 11.1% chance a given opponents holds a Baron (since you hold one so only one other remains)		- There is a 11.1% chance a given opponents holds a Baron (since you hold one so only one other remains)
	- There is a 22.2% chance an opponents holds a Prince (there are 2 possible ~~Prince's~~ remaining)		- There is a 22.2% chance an opponents holds a Prince (there are 2 possible Princes remaining)

	If you have an idea of the range of the card ~~you~~ opponent holds this can provide you a better idea than the basic probability of a player having a given card based on the number of cards remaining		If you have an idea of the range of the card your opponent holds this can provide you a better idea than the basic probability of a player having a given card based on the number of cards remaining

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