Let’s Learn How to Play Frog Juice!

Welcome! Are you ready to dive into the world of magic and potions? Buckle up and get ready to learn the exciting rules of the Frog Juice game. It’s a game that will challenge your strategizing skills and bring out the potion master in you! So, let’s get started.

Game Objective

The objective of Frog Juice is to create powerful potions and gather the most points to become the ultimate potion master. To do this, you’ll need to collect different ingredients from your stash and use them wisely to create potent concoctions.

Setting Up the Game

Before we begin brewing our magical potions, we need to set up the game. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Shuffle the ingredient cards and deal them face-down to all players.
2. Place the cauldron card in the center of the playing area.
3. Each player should have their own stash of cards, with the top card turned face-up.
4. Make sure each player has their potion meter set to zero.
5. Designate a starting player – you can use a random method or choose someone to go first.

Gameplay

Now that we’re all set up, it’s time to start playing! Here’s what you need to know:

• On your turn, you have two actions you can take: draw a card or play a card.
• To draw a card, simply take the top card from your stash and add it to your hand.
• If you decide to play a card, you’ll have several options:
• Potion Ingredient: Play an ingredient card from your hand and add it to your cauldron. Each ingredient has a point value, so keep that in mind. You can only play one ingredient per turn.
• Potion Card: Play a potion card from your hand to cast its special ability. Potion cards can do various things, such as stealing ingredients from other players or increasing your potion meter.
• Dispel Card: Play a dispel card to remove an opponent’s potion from their cauldron. This can be a strategic move to disrupt their plans.
• After you’ve taken your two actions, refill your hand back to its starting size by drawing from your stash.
• The game continues with each player taking turns until the ingredient cards run out.

Scoring

At the end of the game, it’s time to tally up your points to determine the winner. Here’s how you score:

• Add up the point values of the ingredients in your cauldron.
• Check your potion meter. Each filled potion space counts as one extra point.
• Subtract points for any empty potion spaces.
• The player with the highest total score is the ultimate potion master and the winner of the game!

Conclusion

Now that you know the rules of the Frog Juice game, it’s time to gather your friends and embark on a magical adventure. Let the potions brew, the points soar, and the laughter fill the air. Potion mastery awaits – are you ready?

When it comes to winning, the player who has the most points is the champion. You can earn points in a few different ways. First, if you capture or use the most Ingredient Cards, you’ll get two points. And if you capture or use Power Cards, you’ll get one point for each one.

How to Earn Points

Have you heard of Ingredient Cards? They’re pretty cool. You use them to finish spells and catch other cards. It’s easy to spot an Ingredient Card because it has a number printed in the top left corner. But don’t get confused, the numbers don’t show how valuable a card is. They just tell you which cards you can capture in your turn. All you have to do is match or add cards together until you reach the same number as the one on the card you want to capture. It’s that simple!

The Magic of Power Cards

Hey there! Let me tell you about these awesome cards called Power Cards. You can easily spot them because they have a cool power puff icon in the top left corner of each card.

Now, there’s a whole bunch of Power Cards in this game. We’ve got four Witches, four Frog Juice, one Black Cat, one All-Purpose Witch Wash, and five different Spells. If you want to know more about what each of these Power Cards can do and how to use them, check out the “Playing Power Cards” section in the rules.

But wait, there’s more! There’s a special card called Frog Juice, and it’s different from the others. It’s not listed under the Power Cards section. Even though it looks like a Power Card with its number and power puff icon, you actually play it like an Ingredient Card. The reason it’s special is because the game is named after it!

When you get Frog Juice, you can collect it just like any other Ingredient Card. But instead of keeping it in your Ingredient Pile, you place it in your Power Pile and score one point. It’s a pretty nifty card, I must say.

Setting Up the Game

Before you dive into the game, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the deck of cards. This way, you’ll be able to tell the difference between Ingredient Cards and Power Cards.

So, let’s get started! First, we need to decide who will be the dealer. The dealer is responsible for shuffling the deck and dealing four cards to each player.

After that, the dealer will place the next four cards from the deck face up in a row in the center of the table. This is the only time cards from the draw pile are laid out in the center. The rest of the cards will be stacked face down to create the draw pile.

Now, here’s where the game gets interesting. As the game progresses, there may not always be four face-up cards in the center. This can change as players capture cards from the center and discard them.

Now, let’s talk about how the game is played:

The player sitting to the left of the dealer goes first, and then the turns continue in a clockwise direction.

Here’s what you’ll do on your turn:

Okay, here is a rewritten version of the text:

1. Every turn, I start with a hand of four cards. At the start of my turn, I draw enough cards to bring my hand back to four (except on the first turn). Then, I look at the cards in my hand.
2. Next, I choose ONE of the following actions:
   • I can take cards from the center,
   • I can play the Black Cat Card,
   • I can sweep with a Witch Card,
   • I can play a Spell Card,
   • I can choose to take no action (pass) and discard cards to end my turn. There are two reasons why I might want to pass: either I don’t have any playable cards in my hand, or I want to save my cards for a strategic move later on.

Once I take my action, but before I end my turn, I can add cards to any incomplete spells I have on the table from previous turns. I can do this by asking my opponents, picking up cards from the face-up cards in the center, or taking cards from my own hand.

To end my turn, I need to discard one card face up to the center. It doesn’t matter if I take no action and pass my turn, I still need to discard a card. However, if I don’t have any cards in my hand, I can’t discard.

Now let’s talk about capturing cards. To capture cards, I need to match one or more cards from my hand to one or more face-up cards from the center. There are three ways I can do this:

1. Make a direct match: I can match one card from my hand to another card from the center, as long as they have the same numerical value.

Example: Imagine you have a Newt (4) in your hand, and there’s another Newt (4) in the center. You can capture the center Newt because they both have the same numerical value of 4. It’s like a matching game!

Example: Now, let’s say you have a Deadly Nightshade (11) in your hand. You can capture any combination of cards from the center that adds up to 11. For instance, you can capture Toadstools (7), Toads (3), and Shrinking Brew (1). It’s like solving a puzzle!

Example: Here’s another scenario. You have Bats (2) and Shrinking Brew (1) in your hand, and there are three cards in the center. You can capture those three cards because their total value is 3, which matches the value of the Bats. It’s like a strategic move!

Remember, when you capture cards, you need to keep them organized. Put your Ingredient Cards in one pile and your Power Cards in another. This way, you can keep track of what you have!

Just keep in mind that once you place the cards in these piles, you can no longer use them in the game. They are out of play. It’s a bit sad, but it adds a twist to the game!

Using Power Cards

If you have a Power Card in your hand, you can play it. But what if there’s already a Power Card face-up in the center? Well, if it’s a Spell, the Black Cat, or the All Purpose Witch Wash, it’s actually powerless.

You can’t do anything with it except capture it with a Witch Card. If there’s a Witch Card in the center, it’s also powerless, but you have two ways to capture it: either with the All Purpose Witch Wash Card or by sweeping with another Witch Card.

Once a Power Card in the center is captured or swept, you immediately get one point in your Power Pile, without having to play it.

Now, let’s talk about the Black Cat.



Holding a Black Cat Card in your hand brings good fortune to you and misfortune to your adversaries! When it’s your turn, you have the power to snatch a Power Card from any opponent’s Power Pile – a rare opportunity to remove a card from someone else’s collection. Begin by revealing the card to your opponent, then select a single Power Card from their pile. After making your move, proudly add both cards to your own Power Pile.

Enchantress



To use a Witch Card, just grab the card and “sweep” up all the face-up cards in the center. Don’t forget, though, that you can’t sweep cards from the Power or Ingredient Piles, or any incomplete spells. After you’ve gathered up all the cards you swept, simply place them in your respective Ingredient and Power Piles. It’s as easy as that!

Now let’s talk about an amazing concoction called the All Purpose Witch Wash.



Hey there! You can use the All Purpose Witch Wash Card whenever you want, whether it’s your turn or someone else’s. And guess what? Playing this card doesn’t even count as your turn! It’s like a little bonus action just for you. Let me break it down for you – there are three ways you can play it:

1. If you spot a cool Witch Card in the center, you can snatch it up! Just take that Witch Card and keep it for yourself. Don’t worry, the other cards in the center will still be there for others to see. Now, put the Witch Card you grabbed and the All Purpose Witch Wash Card in your Power Pile. Nice!
2. If another player has a Witch Card and they’re about to collect the cards in the center, you can use your All Purpose Witch Wash Card to work some magic. Show them your card and say “Witch Wash” – that’s the secret spell! Their Witch Card will melt away, and you can snatch it along with all the other cards they were trying to collect. Take all those cards and put them in your Ingredient and Power Piles. The player who played the Witch Card has to discard it, and their turn is over. Boom!

Imagine this: you’re playing a card game, and you want to ensure you have the most powerful cards in your deck. Well, I’ve got a strategy for you. It’s called melting your own Witch Card. Now, I know it may sound strange, but trust me, it’s a game-changer.

Here’s how it works: when you melt your own Witch Card, you use it to sweep the center cards. This way, you guarantee that you’ll get the Witch and the All Purpose Witch Wash Cards for your Power Piles. It’s like hitting two birds with one stone!

Now, let me tell you about the Spells. These are special cards that can give you an advantage in the game. They can help you regenerate your card collection and respond strategically to your opponent’s moves. It’s like having a secret weapon up your sleeve.

So, if you’re looking to take your card game skills to the next level, melting your own Witch Card and using Spells are great strategies to consider. They may sound unconventional, but trust me, they can elevate your gameplay and give you an edge over your opponents.

Remember, it’s all about thinking outside the box and being willing to try new things. By following these tips, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a card game master. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to unleash your inner magician and dominate the game!



When it’s your turn, you can play a Spell Card by placing it face up on the table in front of you and letting everyone know that you’re casting a spell. To actually complete the spell, you’ll need to gather all the cards listed on the Spell Card. Every time you acquire a card that you need, simply place it underneath the Spell Card until you have all the necessary ingredients. Once you’ve gathered everything, separate the Ingredient Cards into one pile and the Power Cards (including the Spell Card) into another. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to complete a spell:

1. Start off by taking any cards you need from your own hand.
2. Then, grab any cards you need from the face-up cards in the center.

Finally, you should ask the other players if they have any cards that you still need. You can start with the player on your left and go around the table in a clockwise direction until you have asked everyone, or until you have collected all the cards you need. Remember, a player only has to give you a card if you specifically ask them for it, so don’t forget to ask!

If you are unable to complete a spell, don’t worry. Just leave it on the table and you can try to complete it later. It’s important to note that adding a card to an incomplete spell doesn’t count as your turn, so you can do this in addition to your regular action.

After you have taken your action, you always have the option to go back to your incomplete spells and work on them further. However, if you discard cards after your action and forget to ask for the ones you need, you will have to wait until your next turn to try again.

It’s also worth remembering that incomplete spells are safe from the Witch’s sweeping and the Black Cat’s thievery. So don’t worry about losing them to those pesky creatures.

When it comes to the end of the game, it’s pretty simple. The game ends when all the spells have been completed and there are no cards left in the draw pile. At this point, everyone adds up the points on their completed spells and the player with the highest score wins the game.

To play the game, keep going until all the cards are gone and nobody can play any more cards.

First, count how many cards are in your Power Pile. Each Power Card you have is worth one point.

Next, count the cards in your Ingredient Pile. If you have the most cards, you get two points, but if there’s a tie for the most, each tying player gets two points.

Finally, add up your score by combining the points from your Power Pile and your Ingredient Pile. Ignore cards that are still in your hand, in the center, or incomplete spells – just put them aside.

The player with the most points wins!