
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,419
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Munchkin Bites!
- 3–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2004

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Munchkin Cthulhu 2: Call of Cowthulhu is an expansion for Munchkin Cthulhu released in 2007 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, Trading, and Dice Rolling.
Publisher's Description Aw, shucks! Y'all loved Munchkin Cthulhu so much, we jes' had ta bring ya more of that down-home Munchkin craziness! Munchkin Cthulhu 2 - Call of Cowthulhu puts the Great Old Ones out to pasture, Munchkin-style! In this 56-card supplement you'll find: More monsters! Hog-Sothoth, the Sheep Ones, Shoggoats - even Cowthulhu itself! More whackers! Squish unnatural creatures with the Rolling Pin, chop them down with the Scythe, or clean them up with the Super Duper Pooper Scooper. A new card type - Madness! These are played like Curses, but every Madness has its advantages as well! And more of everything else. Watch out for Old Man Nodens with his faithful Doggoth, resting on the porch. Defeat the Arkhamster with your Prize-Winning Preserves. And fear... Bovine Intervention! Call of Cowthulhu. Country life will never be the same. Other Part of the Munchkin series The Pegasus Spiele Edition "Munchkin Cthulhu 2 - Kuhthulhus Ruf" contains both Munchkin Cthulhu 2: Call of Cowthulhu and Munchkin Cthulhu 3: The Unspeakable Vault (in German). French edition is "Munchkin Cthulhu 2 : De mal en pis !", by Edge
Munchkin Cthulhu 2: Call of Cowthulhu 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 Cthulhu 2: Call of Cowthulhu 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 Cthulhu 2: Call of Cowthulhu 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 Cthulhu 2: Call of Cowthulhu has a complexity rating of 1.7 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 Cthulhu 2: Call of Cowthulhu belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Trading, and Dice Rolling. 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 Cthulhu 2: Call of Cowthulhu 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 Cthulhu 2: Call of Cowthulhu as an expansion for Munchkin Cthulhu. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Munchkin Cthulhu to use it. Check that your edition of Munchkin Cthulhu is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.