Card game combines literature and romance

It is a truth universally acknowledged that any Jane Austen fan should play this game. The game I am referring to is a card game called “Marrying Mr. Darcy” by Erika Svanoe.

Jane Austen fan or not, anyone can appreciate the ups and downs of a fun card game to play while having a good cup of tea.

The game starts with every player choosing a heroine from Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” Like the game title states, you must compete against each other to marry the man of your dreams and get points while doing so.

In the end, if you are not paired off with a suitor from the book, then you are an old maid. But, you can still get points which offer an incentive for even those who are hopeless at strategy card games.

The game is fairly easy to play and though it is mostly aimed to please the hearts of Jane Austen fans, those who have not read her novels may also enjoy the game at no cost. If you do not fancy the prestige of the Regency era, you may spice it up and add the zombie expansion for some excitement.

Though I have only played the original and zombie expansion, there is another expansion that you can add which is Austen’s novel “Emma” as well.

The diversity of the heroines’ abilities and suitors’ requests are complex and add more challenge to the game.

For example, the famous character, Lydia Bennet, may steal any card from any player when a party card is played. Each person can pick a character that fits their own personality, which only makes the game more fun.

Each character has their quirks and charms but it all comes down to playing character cards to get points.

From tragedy like shame from elopement at the time to humor like admiring closets at your boring cousin’s house, this card game will keep anyone busy, whether you are a die-hard gaming fan or not.

Arguably this game can also pose as a social game. There is not much of a difference in plot or gameplay vary from session to session.

For those who prefer a higher level of difficulty in strategy games, “Marrying Mr. Darcy” may be very easy for you.

However, this game comes with easy to read directions and anyone can appreciate the unique artwork on the box and cards.

Overall this is a fun and light game that anyone can appreciate, so get a good group of friends together, brew a big pot of tea, settle your nerves and marry Mr. Darcy.