Familiar Feat^*

Familiar Feat is a quick solo-only deck-building adventure by Friedemann Friese. A game takes 20 to 30 minutes and is rated for ages 10 and up; the German edition comes from Deep Print Games and Pegasus Spiele. It is worth a look if you want a compact fairy-tale solo game whose difficulty ramps up level by level.

What's it about?

Monsters have taken over the fairy-tale castle. You set out with your cuddly familiars, win over the creatures you meet along the way, and try to drive all three monsters out of the castle.

How it plays

1. You improve your deck over the course of the journey and recruit new companions.
2. Events along the way get in your way.
3. Each new level brings stronger monsters and tougher events.
4. In the final showdown your team takes on the monsters.

What makes it special?

Time is the real opponent: the longer your journey lasts, the more familiars you may lose on the way. Reach the finale with too small a team and the last fight may be too hard. So you keep weighing whether to strengthen your deck further or push on faster.

Who is it for?

Solo players who want a short, tight deck-building challenge, and fans of Friedemann Friese's solo designs.