
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,354
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa
- 1–4 players
- 150–180 min
- Complexity 4.3/5
- 2024

2024
Rules assistance for The Jane Austen Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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The Jane Austen Game is a board game released in 2024 for 2–6 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Mandela Fernandez-Grandon and Ellie Dix.
Step into the elegant Regency era in The Jane Austen Game as you dance from ball to ball collecting ardent admirers! Will you marry a dashing suitor (in possession of a good fortune) or stay single to become a Woman of Independent Mind? Write your own story while you play as the heroine of one of Austen's six beloved novels in this immersive game. AUSTEN FANS UNITE! - Whether you're a fan of Austen's novels or partial to an on-screen adaptation, the Regency detail and immersive elements in this game will entertain and delight STEP INTO THE STORIES - Build your dream deck of friends and suitors from Austen's most memorable characters as you go from ball to ball in search of the ultimate match GET MARRIED OR GO IT ALONE - Choose whether to settle down with Darcy or remain unattached to become a Woman of Independent Mind, like Austen herself —description from the publisher
The Jane Austen Game supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for The Jane Austen Game is 40–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists The Jane Austen Game for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
The Jane Austen Game has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
The Jane Austen Game belongs to these categories: Novel-based. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed The Jane Austen Game and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of The Jane Austen Game are: Mandela Fernandez-Grandon and Ellie Dix. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists The Jane Austen Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.