A simple but elegant social deduction game

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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A Game where everyone can lie, but no one has to.

You were born from the forbidden love between the heirs of the Fae Courts of Summer and Winter. Embracing their whimsical nature, the Fae have devised a game to unravel your fate, all while determining which season shall reign supreme.

Duel your fellow fae to reveal information about their identity. Peek. Bluff. Expose. 

Touch the Crown and Dagger to make a claim.

Crown the right Heir AND dagger the right enemy and your Court claims victory.

But choose one wrong and the rival Court wins everything.

For fans of strategy and deception games

Set up in 30 seconds and learn how to play in just two minutes! 

The distribution of Summer and Winter Fae cards is random, so it is possible that all players belong to the same court. In which case you ALL win... or lose.... TOGETHER. It is up to you to uncover the truth.

Add the optional Joker cards to your game for additional fun and mischief.

Gameplay

No player sits out

Even if your identity is revealed, you still play an important role in the game. The Fae don't believe in excluding anyone.

FaeKin is social deduction at its most elegant — and most dangerous. No two games are ever the same.

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!

Lioness Games is an indie game design and publishing company founded in San Francisco, CA by Leonie Grundler. Your support is more important than ever, so thank you for considering to support FaeKin!

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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.

Our first title, Biome, launched on Kickstarter in February and delivered to backers in December of last year.

We partner with The Wildlife Conservation Network (100% rating on Charity Navigator) to protect threatened wildlife. Your purchase directly supports wildlife conservation efforts. Thank you!