Munchkin, the classic card game of kicking in doors, killing monsters, stealing treasure, and backstabbing your buddies, turns 25 this year. In celebration, we’re getting a TON of Munchkin goodness. And the star of the show is Munchkin 2nd Edition.
Most of the new edition of Munchkin is going to look familiar. The game (mostly) plays the same as it always has: flip a door card, kill the monster, and grab the sweet loot it drops. It’s the raw basics of dungeon adventuring, “with none of that stupid roleplaying stuff.”
The 2nd edition of Munchkin has all new cards, with a friendlier design, but it’s still corny humor and cheesy puns, all illustrated by John “Dork Tower” Kovalic.
The new cards will be compatible with your old cards, so you don’t need to toss anything; just add the new, 2e cards to your existing decks.
There are a few new mechanics, including stronger balance between the character classes, coins (so you can get change when you sell magic items, and so you can bribe the other players), and a way to share the victory. Your hand size is also limited; you must have only five cards in your hand when you end your turn. These rules promise a faster game, easier set-up, and won’t end up with everyone stuck at Level 9 forever.
If you’ve never played Munchkin before, you owe it to yourself to check out this classic game. If you’re a big fan of the game, you’ll want to check out the brand-new card art, layout, and icons designed to make the game easier to play. Talk to the high-level gaming experts at your local Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy® today about getting your copy of Munchkin 2nd Edition.
