Little Familiars
A downloadable game
What if you could claim ANY magical ability... regardless of what cards you actually have?
In Little Familiars, every card is played face-down, creating the ultimate bluffing paradise! Declare you're using a powerful Crystal Dragon to destroy opponents' cards, even if you're secretly playing a humble Lucky Rabbit. Will they dare to challenge you?
How Little Familiars Works
Little Familiars is a 3-6 player bluffing game where cute magical familiars meet psychological warfare!
Core Gameplay:
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Study Phase: All players learn the 25 unique familiars and their abilities before playing
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Face-Down Magic: Every turn, declare which familiar you're using and play ANY card face-down
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Challenge System: Opponents can challenge your claim - are you telling the truth?
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High-Stakes Scoring: Gain points equal to your claimed familiar's value... but lose those same points if caught bluffing!
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First to 20 Points Wins: Balance aggressive big claims against conservative safe plays
What Makes It Special:
The face-down play system means you can ALWAYS attempt any ability, creating perfect bluffing opportunities. Combined with the study phase, players have complete information about what's possible, making every challenge a calculated psychological gamble!
Game Length: 15-20 minutes | Complexity: Easy to learn, impossible to master
What You Get
Digital Components:
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Print & Play PDF - Complete 50-card deck ready to print at home
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Tabletop Simulator Mod - Play online with friends instantly
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Full Rulebook PDF - Complete rules with examples and strategy tips
Print Specifications:
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50 Cards Total (25 unique familiars × 2 copies each)
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Mint Tin Size (2.05" × 3.43" / 52mm × 87mm)
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Print-Friendly Design - Works great on home printers
Itch Funding Goals
Professional Art ($500)
Transform Little Familiars with custom chibi artwork for all 25 unique familiars! Each card will feature adorable, professionally illustrated magical creatures with:
- Consistent cute art style across all cards
- High-resolution artwork perfect for printing
- Unique personality for each familiar
Then.. onward, to victory! (Gamefound)
The next step after I've secured all of the art for the game is to get started putting together the Gamefound page to crowdfund the physical edition of the game! Having the art first is a crucial step to ensure a successful campaign. If the campaign is successful, I will give you a super ultra cool Itch.io backer exclusive card!!
Support Independent Game Design
Little Familiars is created by Lunazure Spellworks - an indie game studio dedicated to making mystical, magical tabletop games. Your support helps us:
- Commission professional artwork from talented illustrators
- Produce high-quality physical games for the community
- Continue developing innovative magical game experiences
- Prove that great gameplay doesn't need huge boxes!
Ready to Master the Art of Magical Deception?
Download Little Familiars today and discover why cute familiars make the best liars!
Lunazure Spellworks - Crafting Mystical Gaming Experiences
Published | 2 days ago |
Status | Prototype |
Category | Physical game |
Author | Lunazure Spellworks |
Genre | Card Game |
Made with | Adobe Photoshop |
Tags | Casual, Cute, Fantasy, Itch Funding, Magic, Multiplayer, party-game, Print & Play, Short |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Accessibility | Color-blind friendly |
Multiplayer | Local multiplayer |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $2 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Download demo
Development log
- Adjusting the donation goal's scope1 day ago
- So... it begins!!2 days ago
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