What is Know Thyself?

Know Thyself is a social tool that shows you how others see you. Each player draws an archetype card and rates themselves, then the others vote on how well it fits. The gap between the two views is what you talk about. For 2–4 people.

How do you play Know Thyself?

Each player draws an archetype card and rates themselves from 1 to 5. The others then vote on how well it fits, and you talk about the gap between how you see yourself and how others see you. A session takes about 60 minutes.

How many players can play Know Thyself?

Know Thyself is designed for 2 to 4 players.

What age is Know Thyself suitable for?

Know Thyself is recommended for ages 18 and above. It's ideal for adults, couples, friends, and anyone interested in psychology and self-discovery.

Is Know Thyself a good gift?

Yes. Know Thyself is consistently recommended as a gift for people interested in psychology, personality types, self-discovery, and meaningful conversation. It has more than 100 five-star reviews. It makes an excellent gift for couples, friends, therapists, students, and anyone curious about how they think and who they are.

What is the difference between the Standard Edition and the Expanded Edition?

The Standard Edition ($49.99) includes the complete base game: 54 archetype cards, 44 depth cards, reversible game board, 4 resonance dials, pledge card, rules, scorepad and pen. The Expanded Edition ($69.99) includes everything in the Standard Edition plus all four expansion packs — Zodiac Pack, Enneagram Edition, Pandora's Box, and Philosopher's Kit.

What psychological frameworks does Know Thyself use?

The archetypes in Know Thyself are original to the tool. The expansion packs add extra lenses: the Enneagram, the Zodiac, philosophy (Philosopher's Kit) and the shadow side (Pandora's Box).

Where can I buy Know Thyself?

Know Thyself is available directly from the official store at knowthyself.space. The Standard Edition is $49.99 and the Expanded Edition (including all expansions) is $69.99.

Know Thyself – The Game of Self-Discovery

The conversation game that shows how other people really see you.

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Rated 5 out of 5, 109 reviews

The perfect gift,
for people you love

The conversation game that shows how other people really see you.

Buy Know Thyself

Rated 5 out of 5, 109 reviews

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★★★★★

“We played it over the holidays with our adult children and it was a beautiful opportunity to heal old wounds.”

Lois

★★★★★

“My eldest made me cry in round one with what they told him about his character.”

Oberia

★★★★★

“Me and my sister never used to see eye to eye. We have never connected so deeply with each other.”

J.M.

The Know Thyself board seen from above: an empty card space in the middle, four printed circles: How do I align? top left, How do they align? top right and lower left, How do I align? lower right. The two resonance dials land in the top circles

1Draw an archetypeYou draw the Romantic. There are 102 to discover.
2Rate yourself, in secretFrom 1 to 5, how romantic are you?
3Others vote on how they see youEveryone else scores you too.
4Reveal the votesYou said 2. They all said 5. Now you’re seeing yourself through the eyes of other people.

How it works

2 to 4 players · 60 minutes · Ages 18+

1Draw an archetypeYou draw the Romantic. There are 102 to discover.

2Rate yourself, in secretFrom 1 to 5, how romantic are you?

3Others vote on how they see youEveryone else scores you too.

4Reveal the votesYou said 2. They all said 5. Now you’re seeing yourself through the eyes of other people.

Now the real conversation begins.

Phones in the box
& close the box.

How do you
see yourself?

Greed, a shadow archetype card from Pandora’s Box

The Stoic, an archetype card from the Philosopher’s Kit

It’s time forsomething real.

How do others
see you?

Get ready for the deepest conversations you’ve ever had

The Rebel
The Scholar
Fury
The Charmer
Leo
The Challenger
The Narcissist
The Creator
The Observer
The Dreamer
Anxiety
The Expert

Customer Reviews

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Based on 109 reviews

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★★★★★

My husband and I have a ton of conversation card decks, but none of them come close to Know Thyself. I absolutely love it. I am blown away every time I open the box. 5 stars doesn't do it justice. I want everyone I love to experience this.

Mel Stocks
★★★★★

Wonderful! Even my very skeptical partner loves it! We had powerful and personally transformative conversations, insights, memories, and confirmation arise over and over. It is now a weekly ceremony to play this game.

Moon
★★★★★

Really a wonderful game. Beautiful art, thoughtful design, and absolutely leads to meaningful, thought-provoking conversations.

Scott Eilers
★★★★★

This is the perfect gift for someone who has everything. It’s like no other game out there for helping to start meaningful conversations and a great way to explore and understand your relationships. And it helps you learn more about yourself too. Get it on your Christmas list!

Nicky V
★★★★★

This is such a great game to strengthen and deepen relationships. I’ve played it with my partner and with several of my friends. It always results in meaningful conversations.

Derek
★★★★★

My husband, 2 friends and I played this game together and it was a really beautiful way to connect more deeply with one another. We all really enjoyed the game play and we all walked away feeling closer and that we knew one another and ourselves in a new light. Truly a fabulous game and experience.

Allison R.
★★★★★

My husband and I have played multiple relationship-centered games before, and this is, by far, the best we have played! The art is beautiful and the questions aren’t the same repetitive ones we’ve played in the past.

Enya
★★★★★

Incredible game - it has brought me closer to every person I’ve played with. It provokes deep insight in a playful way. Love it!

Anonymous

Choose your edition

Expanded Edition

$69.99$79.97 if bought separately

The full game plus all four expansions
Zodiac, Enneagram, Philosopher’s Kit and Pandora’s Box
102 archetypes and 76 depth cards

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Standard Edition

$49.99

The core game
54 archetypes and 44 depth cards

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Already have the game? Add the expansion sets, $14.99 each.

Questions

How many people can play?

Two to four players. It works for a couple, two siblings, a group of friends or a family around the table.

How long does a game take?

About 60 minutes.

Will it feel awkward?

No. Votes stay secret until the reveal, and each player chooses how much to share. One player put it like this: “It’s fun, it’s deep, it’s personal, but it’s not awkward or uncomfortable.”

Will it arrive by Christmas?

In the US, order by 15 December for Christmas delivery. Orders ship from New Jersey.

Which edition should I buy?

The Expanded Edition. It has all 102 archetypes, including Zodiac, Enneagram, Philosopher’s Kit and Pandora’s Box. Most people choose it, and it costs about $10 less than buying the parts separately.