A Game where everyone can lie... but no one has to
Discover FaeKin, a beautifully illustrated social deduction card game where players become the shape-shifting offspring of the Summer and Winter Fae Courts. Engage in strategic duels, uncover hidden identities and determine which season will reign supreme.
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The Fae Have Crafted a Game to Unravel Your Fate
In the wake of your parent's demise and the tumultuous blending of seasons, the Fae realm finds itself in a delightful quandary about what to do with you. In typical Fae fashion, they have devised a cunning game to uncover your identity all while determining which season shall reign supreme.
Are You of the Summer or Winter Court?
Crown the right Heir AND dagger the right enemy and your Court claims victory.
But choose one wrong and the rival Court wins everything.
Who knows, perhaps you all belong to the same team, in which case you all win... or lose... together.
Easy to Learn and teach
Set up in 30 seconds and learn in just 2 minutes.
Your ultimate goal is twofold: crown the highest-ranked Fae within your own court to secure its supremacy, while daggering the highest-ranked Fae in the opposing court to thwart their rise to power.
However, nothing is as simple as it seems.
For fans of strategy and deception
Each player’s shape-shifting nature is reflected in their hand of three cards—a mix of Summer and Winter Court identities. This means the distribution of teams varies every game.
Your true allegiance lies with the court of your highest-ranked Fae.
Choose your duels wisely—once cards are revealed, so are intentions.
Touch the Crown or Dagger to make your claim.
Convince, deceive, or be deceived. Once your decision is cast… the truth will be revealed.
Gameplay
Lightning fast rounds with Satisfying Depth of Strategy
Fast 5 to 15 minute games are addicting and allow for multiple games of FaeKin in one evening.
Inclusive gameplay ensures no one is left out of the game, even once your identity is revealed.
Unlike most social deception games, FaeKin introduces delightful 2 and 3 player modes.
Can you trust your own instincts, let alone your fellow Fae?
Sustainably Made in the USA
Featuring stunning artwork and immersive lore, FaeKin is perfect for fans of light strategy games, fantasy, and social deduction.
Created by Rath with game development by Leonie Grundler. Artwork and design by Josie Grundler (USA), Jessica Apel (Germany) and Rath (USA). The game will be manufactured in the US with FSC materials!
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About Lioness Games
Founded by Leonie Grundler in January 2023, Lioness Games is an independent board game publisher committed to designing and publishing unique games that serve to spark joy, facilitate connection, and foster strategic thinking.
Leonie's first title, Biome, launched on Kickstarter in February '24 and delivered to backers Dec '24.
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