The Queen is dead, and the Rule by Midnight has been invoked by her dying breath. The land of Twelvefold is now thrown into chaos as various princesses from around the realm wage war against one another in an effort to win the throne. This is the premise behind Darrington Press' Queen by Midnight deck-building game, a title that radiates beauty but is also saddled by excess that would make a real princess shudder. Sadly, it's unlikely to go on anyone's list of the best board games as a result - but there's still promise under all that gaudy pomp.
