The Midnight Deck
How to Play The Midnight Deck
Two people. One deck. A night you won't play the same way twice.
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The rules are simple.
Two people. A deck of prompts. And a night that can go somewhere completely unexpected.
How the game begins
Start here.
2 players — just you and your partner.
Choose who goes first.
Flip a coin, spin a bottle, or play rock-paper-scissors.
Draw a card.
Read the prompt aloud.
Perform what the card asks.
Let your partner decide how well you did.
A single turn
Your turn.
Your turn.
Scoring
Every card is worth up to 2 points.
Your partner judges the performance and awards the points based on how well the prompt was completed.
1
Point
The prompt was completed poorly or only partially.
1.5
Points
The prompt was performed well.
2
Points
The prompt was performed perfectly.
The maximum score for each prompt is always 2 points.
The scoreboard
First to 22 wins.
12.5 / 22
10 / 22
First player to reach 22 points wins.
Take turns drawing and performing prompts.
The categories
Four ways the night can unfold.
Select a card to turn it over. Only one card is ever face-up.
Playful
Start light. Laugh a little. Break the routine.
- —Playful interaction
- —Teasing
- —Laughter
- —Unexpected little moments
Romantic
Slow down and remember what makes you choose each other.
- —Appreciation
- —Meaningful conversation
- —Memories
- —Connection
Sensual
Let the mood change.
- —Attraction
- —Curiosity
- —Slower moments
- —Intimate conversation
Wild
Just when you think you know what's coming next.
- —Unexpected twists
- —Dares
- —Bold moments
- —Unpredictability
Wild twist
You never quite know what's coming.
Some cards include unexpected Wild twists, so you never know exactly what comes next.
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Winning isn't always the point.
You can play to 22.
Or forget the scoreboard entirely.
You can simply play for connection, laughter and intimacy.
There's no wrong way to spend the night.
Play seriously.
Laugh your way through it.
Ignore the scoreboard.
The only rule that really matters:
Enjoy the time you have together.
You don't need another night out.
You just need an hour that feels different.