{"product_id":"little-endearment","title":"Little Endearment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the picturesque estates and pastures of Regency England, win friendly pasture rivalries with tasty treats, and gather the most charming farm animals in an approachable, family-friendly introduction to the Endearment universe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Endearment: Countryside Friends in Regency England (designed by Amy and Dusty Droz and published by Dux Somnium Games) reimagines the Jane Austen-inspired strategy mechanics of Endearment for younger players and families. Leaving behind high-society romance and complex worker placement, this title shifts perspective to a child’s view of the English countryside—where romance novels take a back seat to puppies, kittens, ponies, and ducks. The primary gameplay objective centers on estate exploration and animal collection: players travel to scenic farms and countryside locations, offer up favorite animal treats, and befriend the sweetest critters to be the first to amass 10 \"Darling Points.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary mechanical hurdle stems from navigating simultaneous location choices and gentle bidding rivalries. Each turn, players secretly commit which farm or estate setting to visit before revealing their choices simultaneously. If you find yourself alone at a pasture, you automatically welcome that location's animal into your care. However, if two or more players arrive at the same spot, a friendly rivalry breaks out: players wager food cards from their hand (such as apples, carrots, or cheese), with the highest treat offer winning the animal card and its associated Darling Points. Leftover food varieties and animal traits yield endgame scoring bonuses, rewarding both round-to-round tactical bidding and long-term resource diversity. Designed for 2 to 4 players aged 5 and up, a complete match wraps up in a breezy 20 to 30 minutes. To win, you must anticipate which pastures rivals are targeting, manage your snack supply, and charm your way to 10 Darling Points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Specs at a Glance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAge Range: 5+ Years\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Dux Somnium Games\u003cbr\u003ePlay Time: 20-30 Minutes\u003cbr\u003ePlayer Count: 2-4 Players\u003cbr\u003eComplexity: Light (Simultaneous Action Selection, Bidding \/ Auction, Set Collection, Family Gateway)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Central Countryside Game Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 Illustrated Animal Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 Food Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 Setting \/ Location Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e54 Cardboard Food Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Custom Wooden Animal Pawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Wooden Darling Point Trackers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Illustrated Rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gnome Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52843628593439,"sku":"DUX 0036","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9080\/5791\/files\/little-endearment-game-box-display.jpg?v=1789657126","url":"https:\/\/gnomegames.com\/products\/little-endearment","provider":"Gnome Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}