
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,457
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Munchkin Disney
- 3–6 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020

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Munchkin Gets Promoted is an expansion for Munchkin released in 2013 for 3–6 players, 60–120 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.
Munchkin Gets Promoted is a 15-card booster pack for use with the Munchkin base game or any other standalone titles in the Munchkin family. This booster contains three new cards – "Billiard Ball of Nonexistence", "Get A Head", and the titular "Get Promoted" – along with a dozen previously released promotional cards that are now out of print, specifically: Curse! Zombification (From W23 Exclusive Booster 2011, Classic Door Back) Cut In Line (Promo card, Classic Door Back) Henchmonster (Promo card, Classic Door Back) John of the Dead (From W23 Exclusive Booster 2011, Zombies Door Back) The Last Laugh (Promo card, Classic Door Back) Love Thy Neighbor (Promo card, Apocalypse Treasure Back) Mug The Shopkeeper (Promo card, Classic Door Back) Ranger Hireling (From W23 Exclusive Booster 2011, Classic Door Back) Stacked Deck (Promo card, Classic Door Back) Step-And-A-Half (Promo card, Classic Door Back) Whim of the Elder Gods (Promo card, Cthulhu Promo Back) Zombie Santa (Promo card, Zombies Door Back) Of the new cards both Billiard Ball of Nonexistence & Get Promoted are for Classic Munchkin and Get a Head is for Munchkin Zombies
Munchkin Gets Promoted 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 Gets Promoted is 60–120 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 Gets Promoted 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 Gets Promoted has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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 Gets Promoted 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 Gets Promoted 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 Gets Promoted 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.