About the Game
Deep in the heart of Midnight Manor, the Great Witch Beatrix Blackwood is brewing her legendary Elixir of Ever-Sight—a potion so complex it requires hundreds of magical ingredients added in a precise, mystical order.
You are one of Beatrix's best apprentices, racing to brew your portion of the final elixir. Each card represents a magical ingredient that can only be added if it matches the Suit, Shape, or Color of the previous ingredient.
Be the first apprentice to empty your hand and complete your portion of the brew! Shout "Midnight!" when playing your second-to-last card, or draw 2 penalty cards. Use special event cards to betray rivals, reverse play, or force others to draw cards!
How to Play
Goal: Be the first player to discard all cards from your hand and become the High Apprentice!
Quick Start
Deal 7 cards to each player. Flip the top card from the draw pile to start the discard pile. Youngest player starts. On your turn, play a matching card or draw one card from the draw pile.
Matching Rules
Cards can be played if they match the top card of the discard pile in ANY of these ways:
Same Suit (Magical Icon)
Match the witch's tool: Witch's Hat, Cauldron, Broomstick, Black Cat, or Crystal Ball
Same Color
Match the card's color (10 different colors in the game)
Same Shape
Match the lower icon: Frog, Pentagram, Skull, Bat, Spider, Crow, Snake, Moon, Spellbook, or Eyeball
"Midnight!" Declaration
When playing your second-to-last card, you must shout "Midnight!" before it touches the table or draw 2 penalty cards!
Game Components
What's in the Box: 2 decks of 62 cards each (124 cards total) and 5 Quick Recognition reference cards
Why You'll Love It
Magical Theme: Immerse yourself in the world of Beatrix Blackwood and her apprentices brewing the legendary Elixir of Ever-Sight.
Strategic Depth: Use special event cards like "Betrayed," "Curse You!," and "Follow the Recipe" to outmaneuver your fellow apprentices.
Player Interaction: Force rivals to take cards from others, reverse play direction, or trigger chain events that test everyone's hand.
Perfect for Groups: Supports 2-8 players with quick 15-25 minute gameplay that's easy to learn but keeps you coming back for more.