Fadenfroh is a cozy card game about stitching a summer garden, and it's the first game Alexander Pfister and Jordy Adan have designed together. We're ecstatic to be able to bring it to game tables worldwide in partnership with 1 More Time Games. It's releasing November 11, but will be debuting at SPIEL Essen later this month!
What is Fadenfroh about?
Make a warm drink and get comfortable. In Fadenfroh, you're stitching a memory of a summer garden into an embroidery, filling it with bright fabrics, ripe berries, curious little critters, and flowers in full bloom.
Julia Beutling's illustrations look like real needlework, so the table fills with color as everyone's embroidery takes shape. Thread tokens, needles, and a little metal thimble round out the feel. It's a calm, pretty game with real decisions underneath.
How to play Fadenfroh
On each turn, you gather thread and needles from a shared market or grab the fabric you've had your eye on. The longer you wait, the better your chances someone else takes it first.
- Gather materials. Take thread and needles from the market to build up what you need.
- Claim your fabric. When the timing feels right, take the fabric cards you want before another player does.
- Layer your rows. Overlap fabric cards across three rows to line up colors, berries, animals, and flowers.
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Chase the goals. Scoring goals change every round, so you're always weighing a long plan against a quick switch
After five rounds, the player with the most points wins. A solo mode is included, so you can stitch on your own too!
Meet the designers
Alexander Pfister designed Great Western Trail and is a two-time Kennerspiel des Jahres winner, for Broom Service and Isle of Skye.
Jordy Adan designed Cartographers, the flip-and-draw game about mapping a kingdom that has brought players of all different levels to the game table.
Fadenfroh is their first collaboration. It pairs Pfister's knack for tight, satisfying choices with Adan's love of building something beautiful one turn at a time.
Fadenfroh at a glance
- 1-4 players
- 30 min playtime
- Ages 8+
- Designers: Alexander Pfister and Jordy Adan
- Artist: Julia Beutling
- Releasing: November 11, 2026
- Price: $29.95
If you love quick, clever card games like Castle Combo, Fadenfroh will feel right at home next to it.
See Fadenfroh at SPIEL Essen 2026
Fadenfroh makes its debut at SPIEL Essen, October 22 to 25 at Messe Essen. We'll have copies to buy and tables set up for demos, so come learn it with us and take one home. Find us at Hall 2, Booth E330.
Can't make it to Germany? Come say hi in our Discord, where we'll share photos from the show floor.
Free embroidered patch with preorders
All preorders on our website will come with a free embroidered patch.
Happy stitching!
Fadenfroh FAQ
What is Fadenfroh?
Fadenfroh is a cozy card game for 1 to 4 players where you stitch an embroidery of a summer garden. It plays in about 30 minutes and is designed by Alexander Pfister and Jordy Adan.
Who designed Fadenfroh?
Alexander Pfister, designer of Great Western Trail, and Jordy Adan, designer of Cartographers. Fadenfroh is their first game together.
Who publishes Fadenfroh?
Fadenfroh is published by Pandasaurus Games in partnership with 1 More Time Games.
How many players can play Fadenfroh?
Fadenfroh plays 1 to 4 players and includes a solo mode.
How long does a game of Fadenfroh take?
About 30 minutes, over five rounds.
What age is Fadenfroh for?
Ages 8 and up.
When does Fadenfroh come out?
Fadenfroh debuts at SPIEL Essen 2026, October 22 to 25, and releases worldwide November 11, 2026.
Where can I play Fadenfroh at SPIEL Essen 2026?
We'll have copies for sale and demos at SPIEL Essen, October 22 to 25, at Hall 2, Booth E330.