Letters and Crowns offers three distinct gameplay modes to suit every occasion.

Solo Mode: "Reflect. Journal. Pray."

Perfect for quiet moments and personal growth. Steps: Remove the Crowning Cards, Shuffle the deck, Draw one card, Write/pray/reflect, Return whenever you need grounding.

Circle Mode: "Gather your sisters."

For meaningful conversations, vulnerability, and connection. Steps: Shuffle the full deck, Deal 3–5 cards to each Queen, Take turns sharing, Vote at end of each round, Crown the Queen whose words moved the group.

Competitive Mode: "Play for the crown."

For lively game nights and strategic fun. Steps: Deal 3–5 cards to each player, Choose a Reader, Players answer prompts, Use Crowning Cards to shake things up, Earn crowns and become Queen Supreme.

• Definition Cards: Culture-rooted reflections inspired by Black womanhood.

• Prompt Cards: Creative challenges to write, speak, and perform your truth.

• Affirmation Cards: Words designed to uplift and celebrate one another.

• Crowning Cards: Unexpected twists that add drama and strategy.

• Luxe Extras: The Luxe edition includes a keepsake notepad, six pencils, and space for journaling and reflection.

Crowning Cards add drama, strategy, and surprises to the game. Play them wisely - timing is everything.

Auntie’s Blessing

Claim the crown for the current round immediately. To keep it, you must boldly explain why the blessing belongs to you - whether with humour, confidence, or a heartfelt speech.

The round continues as normal, so you still have the chance to win a second crown.

The Royal Snatch

Steal a crown from another Queen. Make your case with a speech grand enough to justify the snatch.

If no crowns have been awarded yet, hold onto this card until later in the game.

The Double Glory

The winner of the round earns two crowns instead of one.

The People’s Court

Every Queen - including the Reader - must answer the same prompt.

Once everyone has responded, the boldest, funniest, wisest, or most moving answer wins the crown.

The Swap of Fates

Swap places with the Reader and become the new Reader for the round.

You may play this card before or after the Reader has chosen a prompt card, but before any player has given their response.

The new Reader selects which prompt will be used and leads the round.

A Royal Reminder

Crowning Cards can change the course of the game in an instant. Save them for the perfect moment - or unleash chaos whenever the mood strikes. 👑

Circle Mode only:

At the end of each round, every Queen secretly votes for the response that moved her most. Votes are revealed together, and the Queen with the most votes earns a crown.

Crowns may be awarded for:

✨ Vulnerability
✨ Creativity
✨ Wisdom
✨ Humour
✨ Boldness

At the end of the game, the Queen with the most crowns becomes Queen Supreme.

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Competitive Mode only:

After each round, the Reader/Judge chooses the Queen whose response deserves the crown. Crowning Cards can change the outcome, adding strategy and surprises.

The Queen with the most crowns at the end of the game becomes Queen Supreme.