
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,821
- BGG rating
- 5.4
SPANC: Space Pirate Amazon Ninja Catgirls
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2005

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Munchkin Cthulhu 3: The Unspeakable Vault is an expansion for Munchkin Cthulhu released in 2008 for 3–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I) and Fade Manley and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Trading, and Dice Rolling.
Publisher's Description Kick open the Unspeakable Vault! For years, Goomi has been unleashing his own vision of Cthulhu upon the world, in his comic "The Unspeakable Vault (of Doom)! Now his unique take on the Elder Gods comes to Munchkin, in the form of Munchkin Cthulhu 3 - The Unspeakable Vault. This 56-card expansion brings Great Cthulhoo, Dagoon, Narly, and Tindaloo into the pun-filled world of Munchkin. Feed your friends to Cthulhoo, grow Footicles, and use your Inhuman Moan to defeatthe Teeny Weeny Mi-Goo. What darkness lurks in the Vault? More Madness! Fear books (logical enough, given the number of tomes that can eat your face), ichor, even phobias themselves! More Monsters! Face Goomi's versions of the Mythos gods and creatures... Ygo, 'Zathoth, Nightgaunts, Ghouls, Deepoines, and many more! More Things That Put The Hurt On Monsters! Wield the Roman Candle, the giant Hypodermic Needle, and the... Can Opener? Sure, why not? After all, this is Munchkin! The Unspeakable Vault - more "yum yum" for your Munchkin Cthulhu game. Other Part of the Munchkin series This game is also included in the Pegasus Spiele Edition of Munchkin Cthulhu 2 (in German).
Munchkin Cthulhu 3: The Unspeakable Vault 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 3: The Unspeakable Vault 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 3: The Unspeakable Vault 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 3: The Unspeakable Vault has a complexity rating of 1.8 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 3: The Unspeakable Vault 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 3: The Unspeakable Vault are: Steve Jackson (I) and Fade Manley. 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 3: The Unspeakable Vault 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.