
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,340
- BGG rating
- 6.2
The Good, the Bad, and the Munchkin
- 3–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2007

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Munchkin Cthulhu: Dice of Doom is an expansion for Munchkin Cthulhu released in 2009 for 3–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I) and J. H. G. Hendriks and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
Overview The Munchkin Cthulhu Dice of Doom are produced by Q-workshop under license from Steve Jackson Games for the game Munchkin Cthulhu. It contains 1 D10, 2 D6s, and a dice bag with a picture of Cowthulhu. Publisher's Description Munchkins, meet your greatest challenge yet... the evil minions of Cthulhu! Will you survive? Will you retain your sanity? Will you... roll some Dice of Doom? Munchkin Cthulhu Dice of Doom have some special rules you can use during your game, to kill some Cthulhu monsters, steal their treasures, gain more levels, go mad and win! Because Madness doesn't matter. Winning matters! Special rules Munchkin Cthulhu d6 rules: Not usable by a Cultist. Reroll any Cthulhu die just rolled. Become a Cultist. Cannot be used if no Cultist card is available. Munchkin Cthulhu d10 rules: Not usable by a Cultist. Use when you are about to die. Roll this die. If you roll higher than your level you stay alive, otherwise lose an additional level and die. Become a Cultist. Cannot be used if no Cultist card is available. Other Part of the Munchkin series.
Munchkin Cthulhu: Dice of Doom 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: Dice of Doom 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: Dice of Doom 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: Dice of Doom 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: Dice of Doom belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers 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: Dice of Doom are: Steve Jackson (I) and J. H. G. Hendriks. 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: Dice of Doom 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.