
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,886
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Munchkin Shakespeare Deluxe
- 3–6 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017

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Munchkin 3: Clerical Errors is an expansion for Munchkin released in 2003 for 3–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Publisher's Description You wanted more Munchkin, so here it is! Created by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic... Munchkin 3 - Clerical Errors has 112 more cards for the best-selling game of killing monsters and taking their stuff. Play a new race: Gnomes! Try on the Bard class. Face the Tequila Mockingbird, the Bad Ass, and the dreaded Auntie Paladin! Equip yourself with amazing items like the Chainmail Bikini and the Stab-A-Matic... and show them who's the mightiest, munchkinest dungeon delver of them all. And this set has a special treat. We asked five of our favorite Comic Guys to do one card each. So in this set you'll find: Phil Foglio's Magnificent Hat Pete Abrams' Perfectly Ordinary Rabbit Tom Ricket's Stick Figure Jon Rosenberg's Fowl Fiend and Randy Milholland's Redneck Tree! Munchkin 3 - Clerical Errors is a supplement to Munchkin; you will need the original game to play. Or you could add it to a game of Munchkin, Munchkin Fu, or Munchkin Bites! instead, or mix them all together for a Munchkin-fest of truly mind-bending proportions! Other Part of the Munchkin series.
Munchkin 3: Clerical Errors supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Munchkin 3: Clerical Errors is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Munchkin 3: Clerical Errors for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Munchkin 3: Clerical Errors has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Munchkin 3: Clerical Errors belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Munchkin 3: Clerical Errors are: Steve Jackson (I). These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Munchkin 3: Clerical Errors as an expansion for Munchkin. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Munchkin to use it. Check that your edition of Munchkin is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.