Queen by Midnight

The quality of the clocktower is amazing! We loved the game play, which was easy to pick up quickly. It was a blast!

It is an absolutely gorgeous game! The artwork is fantastic and the premise is very interesting. The setup alone took almost an hour. We were very confused about which cards went with which character and what decks went where. We ended up watching a tutorial video on Youtube to get things figured out but even that was confusing. After we finally got it all together, we did not have the mental stamina to figure out how to play it. It is a very layered and complicated game. We decided after all that to put it back in the box and try again another day. It's a lot to take in all at once.

The game itself is pretty good! It plays nicely and is a good twist on a classic deckbuiler. The mechanics are fun and swapping throughout the game for stronger market decks is interesting. However, this run of the game does not have the updated rulebook or any player references. They are available to download but I wish there was a note listed on the store page. The insert that comes with the game also requires you to get a little creative for storing any components outside of the clock. Worth grabbing on sale or waiting for a 2nd edition if you don't want to have to deal with printing updates yourself

I cannot say enough good things about this game! I have begun to grow my own personal collection of board games, and Queen By Midnight has instantly become a hit with friends of mine! Both board game fans like me and others who are just fans of Critical Role, this game has become an immediate hit! Friendly jabs, banter, trickery, intrigue, strategy, and just great all-around fun! If you want a game that's not terribly difficult to learn but packed full of great content and mastery, do not waste another moment! And let's not even get started on that beautiful, masterful, and stunning art! 10/10 one of the best board games I've picked up and played lately!

My friends and I had a great time playing Queen by Midnight. None of us are super into deck builders, but we jumped in, rules seemed complex but were actually pretty easy to understand once we got going. I played Dr. Lux and had so much fun with her character and playstyle. The clock/dice tower looks really cool and we were able to build it pretty easily. Definitely one we're going to play again!