I started adding tags within the bgstats app that I use to record games played, and keep a track of my collection.

The first tag I added was a 2 player tag for those games that play just 2 players. You saw the result of that in yesterday’s post as it helped me choose the games I would have taken to the 2 player game session.

I added three more tags today. The first is the basis of today’s post.

I knew I had more than one copy of Love Letter. But not this many!

It’s funny how things soon mount up.

I’m too lazy to type out the names manually so here is a screen shot of them from the bgstat app.

What is it about Love Letter that I like? It’s such a perfect “micro” game. 16 cards, quick to teach, and play. There is so much depth and decision making to do based on which card to play, and what cards have been played. Plus it’s fun!

So why do I have so many copies? Apart from a couple of them that are just basically alternate art versions of the original game. Each version brings a new twist to the core game play. Whether it’s the gaining an extra point for guessing another players card in Love Letter Batman, or the card zero in Love Letter Hobbit (one of a couple changes) to the Archer one that brings the removed card from the game into the game play. Plus the theme often comes into why as well. Or my reasoning for getting the second edition is the fact it now plays up-to 6 players in a handy pocket friendly edition (unlike the Premium edition).

I think Love Letter Batman is still my favourite of them all.

Although the Archer and Hobbit versions are vying for second place. But Jabba’s Palace might be leap frogging them both.

What do you think of Love Letter? Which is your favourite?