
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,046
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Smash Up: Munchkin
2–4 players45 min2015

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Munchkin Greeting Cards is an expansion for Munchkin 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.
User Summary Munchkin greeting cards are periodically released by Steve Jackson Games and have special rules for the various games of the Munchkin series. Here is the current list of cards: (2008) Merry Munchkin Holiday Card (2008) Happy 4e Greeting Card (2009) Munchkin Santa Trap Holiday Card (2010) Munchkin Monstrous Christmas Card (2011) Munchkin Birthday Cake Card Only one card can be used per game. See the board game versions for more details on each card. Part of the Munchkin series
Munchkin Greeting Cards 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 Greeting Cards 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 Greeting Cards 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 Greeting Cards 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 Greeting Cards belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Greeting Cards 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 Greeting Cards 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.