
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Munchkin Shadowrun: Hack the Future
3–6 players60–120 min2025

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Munchkin Shadowrun is a board game released in 2024 for 3–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Access the Matrix. Dodge the Corps. Stab Your Buddy. For the first time ever, Munchkin enters the world of Shadowrun! In this exciting (and hilarious) version of the modern classic, created in collaboration with Catalyst Game Labs, players will encounter Trolls, Orks, Elves, and Dwarves in a cyberpunk/fantasy-themed future. The new Matrix track gives players a whole new way to hack their way to victory. Are you ready to 'Run, chummer? Munchkin Shadowrun is packed with 193 cards full of cyberpunk and magic. In addition to all the great Door and Treasure cards you expect in Munchkin, this set introduces the Matrix, a series of cards with additional gameplay goals that can be used to win the game in a whole new way!
Munchkin Shadowrun 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 Shadowrun 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 Shadowrun 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 Shadowrun 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 Shadowrun belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. 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 catalogue lists Munchkin Shadowrun 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.