Lionwake: Asian Deck-Building Board Game + Unique Lion Minis

A project in Taipei City, Taiwan by Nuwa
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Lion Dance comes alive! Lead two asymmetric Lions, build combos with multi-use cards, and defend your village against the Nian Beast.
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Backers: 302
Average Daily Pledges: $2,695
Average Pledge Per Backer: $125

Funding: $37,725 of $100,000
Dates: Oct 27th -> Nov 17th (22 days)
Project By: Nuwa
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Latest News

State of the Project (Spiel, Art + Development, and more)

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there fellow Guardians! From long flights, tired minds and bodies, and other happenings, the Nuwa Team is (largely) recovered from Essen Spiel 2026! We had such a wonderful time showcasing Lionwake, with developer (and solo designer) Wei... (Read More)

The Prequel : Before Lionwake

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Long ago, a village lived in peace and abundance, protected by a dragon it never even knew existed. Lion and dragon guardians watched in silence. The old rituals were forgotten — until the day the sky answered with a sound like thunder. Clouds... (Read More)

Project Relaunch - What Are the Changes ?

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guardians!Whether you’re new here, heard about Lionwake during our last launch, or even backed us before, thank you for being here. We listened to every concern and suggestion. We’ve reshaped this campaign to fit more players and reach a wider... (Read More)

Come Play Lionwake with us at Spiel Essen !

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guardians!Do you want to see or even play a game of Lionwake at Spiel Essen ?Sign up a session here ! Play with our game developer -Wei. https://calendly.com/nuwaboardgames-info/essen-lionwake-play?month=2026-10Or feel free to stop by our booth... (Read More)

How Our Lived Asian Experience Shapes Lionwake: Ritual and "Inner / Outer" Frameworks

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Lionwake at its core is a form of cultural reinterpretation, namely the re-envisioning and gamification of everyday lived experience. Of the Nuwa team members, with the exception of Phil, we were born and live in Taiwan, breathing Asian... (Read More)

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