- BGG rating
- 7.1
Munchkin Pathfinder 2: Guns and Razzes
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,245
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Munchkin Pathfinder
2013
Rules assistance for Munchkin Pathfinder
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- 3–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Munchkin Pathfinder
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Munchkin Pathfinder is a board game released in 2013 for 3–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I) and Andrew Hackard and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
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About the game
Munchkin Pathfinder, which includes 168 cards and uses the setting of the Pathfinder role-playing game from Paizo Publishing, can be played as a standalone game or combined with any other core Munchkin game. That said, while Munchkin Pathfinder includes Classes and something new for this set – Factions – the game does not use Races. As for what you'll find in the set, you can try out new classes like Alchemist and Witch; join a faction to become an Eagle Knight or a Red Mantis Assassin; or arm yourself with the T-Bone Stake and the Armor of Insults. You'll need those latter items to defeat the Ghoul Friday, the Whispering Tyrant, and especially Lamashtu, the Mother of Monsters. But first you'll have to fight your way through all those goblins...and kill them and take their stuff! Munchkin Pathfinder Deluxe contains the same cards, die and rules as Munchkin Pathfinder, but also includes a game board, pawns and plastic stands. Munchkin Pathfinder Deluxe also features a brand-new mechanism — "Factions" — and a new D6 for the iconic Pathfinder Goblin.
Designers
Publishers
- Steve Jackson Games
- Pegasus Spiele
- Raven Distribution
- Black Monk
- Hobby World
Questions and answers
Munchkin Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder is 60–90 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 Pathfinder for ages 12 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 Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder are: Steve Jackson (I) and Andrew Hackard. 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 Pathfinder as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.