Familiars and Foes

About this board game

Familiars and Foes is a cooperative game for 1–5 players that plays in about 90 minutes. You take the role of an elemental Familiar, joining forces to defeat four waves of evil Foes and rescue the kidnapped Witches and Wizards of Joralee.

Choose from five Familiars aligned with Earth, Wind, Fire, Air, or Aether, each with unique abilities. The journey grows more difficult with every wave, as a new set of Foes appears and another spell-casting partner awaits rescue.

On your turn, choose one of three actions: make a physical attack, cast a spell, or use an artifact. A dice roll or coin flip determines whether the action succeeds or fails, but no Familiar has to face danger alone. The other players can contribute to the active turn, creating combination moves and strengthening the group’s chances.

• Coordinate team attacks and unleash inventive combo attacks.
• Use special abilities to support the active player.
• Spend rewards to boost an initial attack or help preserve Familiar health.
• Unleash spells and ancient artifacts at the right moment.

The Foes also act each round, launching potentially devastating attacks against the Familiars. The team must use its defensive tricks wisely—or hope an enemy attack is weak enough to survive another round.

Group strategy is essential in Familiars and Foes. Victory requires defeating all four waves, rescuing every Witch and Wizard, and keeping at least one Familiar standing when the struggle is over.