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Party Card! Dinner & cards at Lucas Lodge. All players roll for their activity. You invite all players over for tea.

When Tea Time is over, you may: Netherfield Ball All players roll for their dance partner.

Caroline may draw, play. Darcy asks no one else to dance. Turn down a dance with Darcy. No change. Gentlemen are scarce. Sit this one out.

Visit with officers. Dancing with Sir Lucas shows off your figure. Social butterfly! Life of the party! Drink too much wine.

Dinner at the Bennets All players roll for their activity. Mr. Wickham is absent. No change. Mr. Collins is your whist partner.

Play whist against Mr. Collins. Draw. Mr. Darcy ignores you. Discard card from your hand. Mr. Bingley smiles at you. You smile back.

Sit this one out. No change. Sit next to Wickham. Smile. Draw. Eat too much venison. Discard all Beauty cards from your hand. Mr.

Draw. Play a jig on the piano forte. the party! Win at whist! Gamble at Cards Tea at Pemberley All players roll for their activity.

Draw Character Card now. You must wager this card, but may wager more if you prefer.

2 Party Card! Dinner & cards at Lucas Lodge. All players roll for their activity. You invite all players over for tea. During Tea Time, players may trade Character Cards from their hands. This must be done in a ladylike fashion! When Tea Time is over, you may: Netherfield Ball All players roll for their dance partner. Meryton Assembly All players roll for their dance partner. Play the piano forte. Badly. Discard card from your hand. Mr. Darcy. Caroline may draw, play. Darcy asks no one else to dance. Turn down a dance with Darcy. No change. Gentlemen are scarce. Sit this one out. Win at cards. Mr. Bingley. You enjoy yourself. Drink too much wine. Discard from your hand. Gentlemen are scarce. Sit this one out. Visit with officers. Dancing with Sir Lucas shows off your figure. Social butterfly! Life of the party! Drink too much wine. Discard one card from your hand. Dinner and cards at the Philips All players roll for their activity. Dinner at the Bennets All players roll for their activity. Mr. Wickham is absent. No change. Mr. Collins is your whist partner. Discard card from your hand. Mr. Bingley sits next to you at dinner. Mr. Collins steps on your toe. Discard card from your hand. Play whist against Mr. Collins. Draw. Mr. Darcy ignores you. Discard card from your hand. Mr. Bingley smiles at you. You smile back. Gossip with Wickham. Discard all Wit cards from your hand. You wait for the gentlemen in the drawing room. No change. Not enough partners. Sit this one out. No change. Sit next to Wickham. Smile. Draw. Eat too much venison. Discard all Beauty cards from your hand. Mr. Darcy singles you out. Listen to Mr. Collins compliment. the furnishings. No change. Tease your sister about her affections. Draw. Mr. Denny is charming, and puts you at ease. Draw. Play a jig on the piano forte. the party! Win at whist! Gamble at Cards Tea at Pemberley All players roll for their activity. Eat too much cake. Discard card from your hand. You are jealous of Mr. Darcy s attentions. No change. Remember to be a good hostess. Draw Character Card now. You must wager this card, but may wager more if you prefer. All other players may choose to wager any cards from their hand. Each gambler rolls the die. Remain collected at mention of the militia. 2: Lose your cards You are too shy to join the conversation. No change. 3 4: Keep your cards Insult other guests after they leave. Discard all friendliness cards from your hand. 5 6: Double your wager, play one card. Paint a Portrait If you are Georgiana, Tea Time

3 Flirt with the Officers If you are Charlotte, Visit your Aunt and Uncle If you are Kitty, Walk through the mud to take care of your sick sister If you are Jane, If you are Mary, If you are Caroline, If you are Lydia, Learn to play a new piece on the piano forte. Plan a ball Call on Maria Lucas If you are Elizabeth, + Your rich uncle settles some money on you. Your family inherits an estate from a distant cousin. place this card with your character for: DOWRY place this card with your character for: + DOWRY also Finish your needlepoint

+ Your rich aunt settles some money on you.

DOWRY also You make a good first impression.

2 s each character draws: CHARACTER CARD

If you have none, discard any card from your

Discard all the Reputation cards you have

Wickham from the other suitors and place him

He is now your only suitor, and unavailable

At the start of the Proposal Stage, if you

4 + Your rich aunt settles some money on you. place this card with your character for: + DOWRY also You make a good first impression. 2 s Mother s favourite 2 s Happy Christmas! 2 s each character draws: CHARACTER CARD Scandal! Your gown was deemed far too revealing. Discard your character s top Reputation card. If you have none, discard any card from your hand. Scandal! ELOPEMENT Scandal! You are caught kissing an officer of the militia. Discard your character s top Reputation card. If you have none, discard any card from your hand. If Mr. Wickham is already married, you narrowly escape and your turn ends now. If he is not married:. Keep this card. 2. Discard all the Reputation cards you have played on your Character. 3. Remove Mr. Wickham from the other suitors and place him next to you. He is now your only suitor, and unavailable to anyone else for the entire game. At the start of the Proposal Stage, if you have a Dowry of 3 or more, he proposes and you must say yes. If not, he will be bribed to propose if you roll a 5 or 6. Otherwise, you become an Old Maid. 4. This card may be discarded and Wickham returned to the suitors if you can gain back a Reputation of 3 or more, or discard 4 played character points. Steal your sister s bonnet Draw a random card from any other player s hand and play it on your Character immediately. Father s favourite

All players may choose to take the top Wit or Friendliness card from their Character and put it face down in their Cunning pile. It will count as Cunning points from now on.

.. Keep this card for one re-roll during the proposal stage. Keep this card for one re-roll during the proposal stage. BOSSY OLD LADY You are instructed by Lady Catherine on the most proper technique for packing gowns in trunks.

5 All players may choose to take the top Wit or Friendliness card from their Character and put it face down in their Cunning pile. It will count as Cunning points from now on. Your suitor suggests that modesty is among your many perfections. Keep this card to add to all proposal rolls. OR Obstinate, headstrong girl! Your suitor has many reasons for marrying... Keep this card for one re-roll during the proposal stage. Keep this card for one re-roll during the proposal stage. BOSSY OLD LADY You are instructed by Lady Catherine on the most proper technique for packing gowns in trunks. Roll the die. 3: You waste time re-packing and delay the carriage. Your turn ends abruptly. 4 6: You ignore her advice and suffer no repercussions. Draw 2 & play 2 Character Cards. NOSY OLD LADY You are confronted by Lady Catherine. Roll the die. 2: You admit you are not engaged to her nephew. No change. 3 4: You point out to her Ladyship she has declared an engagement to be impossible. Draw & play Character Card. 5 6: You refuse to ignore her nephew s imminent proposal. Draw 2 & play 2 Character Cards. Insult your rival after she leaves the party. All players may choose to take the top Wit or Friendliness card from their Character and put it face down in their Cunning pile. It will count as Cunning points from now on. It is usual to reject the addresses of a man when he first applies for your favor. Keep this card for a second chance with a suitor you ve turned down during the proposal stage. PRACTICE the PIANO FORTE Prepare to play a piece at the ball this evening. Roll the die. 2: You don t play well, and for far too long. Your turn ends now. 3 4: A satisfactory performance, and you graciously give other ladies a chance to exhibit. Draw & play Character Card. 5 6: Outstanding performance! You are asked for an encore. Draw 2 & play 2 Character Cards. You attempt to make your rival blush by mentioning the militia.

READ A LETTER Roll the die. MARY KING COMES TO TOWN. If Mr.

Your turn ends now. 4: No marriage takes place.

3 4: Your sister admits her former friends have deceived her.

Remove Mr. Wickham from the eligible suitors.

Discover YOUR True Nature You read a letter that reveals your

Discard your top Wit, Beauty, Reputation, and Friendliness

Draw 4 new Character cards from the deck and play them all

Choose any two cards from your hand and place them immediately

They will count as Cunning until the end of the game.

Play this card like a Character card for: You read the newest

6 READ A LETTER Roll the die. MARY KING COMES TO TOWN. If Mr. Wickham has already eloped, no change takes place. If he is still a suitor, roll the die. 2: Your sister has eloped! You must return home immediately. Your turn ends now. 4: No marriage takes place. Wickham remains a suitor. 3 4: Your sister admits her former friends have deceived her. Draw & play Character Card. 5 6: The couple is married. Remove Mr. Wickham from the eligible suitors. Regardless of any outcome: 5 6: Your Aunt admits your suitor has saved your family s reputation. Draw 2 & play 2 Character Cards. Discover YOUR True Nature You read a letter that reveals your prejudices. You realize you do not know yourself. Discard your top Wit, Beauty, Reputation, and Friendliness cards from your Character. Draw 4 new Character cards from the deck and play them all immediately. Desperate TO Marry Draw 2 Character Cards. Choose any two cards from your hand and place them immediately facedown in the pile with your Cunning cards. They will count as Cunning until the end of the game. You sew yourself a new gown. Play this card like a Character card for: You read the newest novel. Play this card like a Character card for: BEAUTY WIT You dance with all the officers. Play this card like a Character card for: Your family throws a ball, to the delight of all. Play this card like a Character card for: You flatter your suitor. Keep this card for: FRIENDLINESS REPUTATION CUNNING You aggressively pursue a suitor who has recently been rejected by your friend.

Boring Cousin You waste time admiring the closets while visiting your cousin.

rival is caught pretending to read a book to capture your suitor s attention.

insulting you behind your back, calling your face too thin and your complexion

Belle of the Ball top Friendliness card or a random top Beauty card or a random Your

top Reputation card or a random Your sister elopes!

7 Boring Cousin You waste time admiring the closets while visiting your cousin. Withhold news from your sister You spare your sister from some bad news about her suitor. Un-ladylike Behaviour 2 s 0 s 0 Un-ladylike Behaviour Un-ladylike Behaviour Your rival is caught pretending to read a book to capture your suitor s attention. top Wit card or a random s top Cunning card or a random Your rival is overheard insulting you behind your back, calling your face too thin and your complexion lacking in brilliancy. Belle of the Ball top Friendliness card or a random top Beauty card or a random Your new gown outshines all of your rivals! Scandal! ELOPEMENT Spinsterhood Agrees with You... Belle of the Ball Your performance at the piano forte outshines all of your rivals. top Reputation card or a random Your sister elopes! Your chances of a good marriage are materially damaged by association. You must keep this card. You have - on all proposal rolls. this card can remove a proposal or elopement, but not prevent them. You decide marriage is not for you. If you keep this card, you will not marry, but you will get +5 points to your Old Maid score. IF NOT: Your rival s plot to steal your suitor fails.

If you are Georgiana, or have eloped, discard this card and draw a new event card. for everyone else: Mr. Darcy proposes out of the blue.

Unless an Event Card has you elope, you are engaged for the rest of the game, and then marry automatically for a total of 9 points.

During Tea Time, players may trade Character Cards from their hands. This must be done in a ladylike fashion!

He is unavailable until a party card is drawn, when the player who draws the party card may choose to remove it. If Mr.

Visit Pemberley If you are Georgiana, discard this card and draw a new event card. for everyone else: You visit Mr. Darcy s estate.

If you keep this card, and accept a proposal from Darcy (surprise or otherwise), you will receive a total of 6 Marriage Points.

8 If you are Georgiana, or have eloped, discard this card and draw a new event card. for everyone else: Mr. Darcy proposes out of the blue. If you accept, keep this card and move Darcy next to your Character. Unless an Event Card has you elope, you are engaged for the rest of the game, and then marry automatically for a total of 9 points. IF YOU REJECT HIM: Draw, play Character Card. Tea Time You invite all players over for tea. During Tea Time, players may trade Character Cards from their hands. This must be done in a ladylike fashion! When Tea Time is over, you may: Missing Suitor Mr. Bingley leaves for London. Place this card over him. He is unavailable until a party card is drawn, when the player who draws the party card may choose to remove it. If Mr. Bingley is in London during the proposal stage, he is unavailable to everyone. Visit Pemberley If you are Georgiana, discard this card and draw a new event card. for everyone else: You visit Mr. Darcy s estate. Your opinion of him increases. If you keep this card, and accept a proposal from Darcy (surprise or otherwise), you will receive a total of 6 Marriage Points. Gamble at Cards Gamble at Cards Draw Character Card now. You must wager this card, but may wager more if you prefer. All other players may choose to wager any cards from their hand. Each gambler rolls the die. Draw Character Card now. You must wager this card, but may wager more if you prefer. All other players may choose to wager any cards from their hand. Each gambler rolls the die. 2: Lose your cards 2: Lose your cards 3 4: Keep your cards 3 4: Keep your cards 5 6: Double your wager, play one card. 5 6: Double your wager, play one card. Surprise Proposal

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