At a glance
Players: 3–6 · Play time: 60–90 min · Ages: 12+ · Card game · Publisher: Darrington Press · Designer: Kyle Shire (with additional design by Alex Uboldi)
Queen by Midnight (DRP-QBM-BOX)
Queen by Midnight is a card game from Darrington Press for 3–6 players, playing in 60–90 minutes, recommended for ages 12+.
How it plays
The Midnight Queen is dead, and her dying command was the Rule By Midnight: a secret trial of combat and guile where the Princesses of the Twelve Lands battle and scheme against each other. At the stroke of midnight, the most powerful Princess left standing becomes the new Midnight Queen.
Queen by Midnight is a battle-royale deck-building card game. Each Princess has her own tactics, and you customize your deck with Bazaar cards as you fight and plot against your rivals.
The centerpiece is a spinning Clock Dice Tower that tracks turns, offers cards to buy and rolls your dice, turning to face each player on their turn.
What's in the box
- Spinning Clock Dice Tower
- About 200 Princess-themed cards
- 75 Bazaar cards
- Tokens, trackers, boards and additional cards
Saga Table Talk
Great for: Groups of 3 to 6 who like deck-building with lots of player interaction.
What a game night feels like: Dramatic and cutthroat. The tower spins to face you, the dice tumble out, and everyone wonders who's about to be targeted.
If you like this, try: Civilization: A New Dawn, Video Game Champion
Teaching tip: Let each player read their Princess card out loud before the first round. Their style tells you how to play her.
FAQ
How many players can play Queen by Midnight?
Queen by Midnight plays with 3–6 players.
How long does Queen by Midnight take?
About 60–90 minutes.
What age is Queen by Midnight for?
Darrington Press recommends it for ages 12+.
What kind of game is Queen by Midnight?
A battle-royale deck-building card game.
How do you win?
Be the Princess with the most power left when midnight strikes.
Is Queen by Midnight good for two players?
Not really. It needs at least 3 players.
