
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,245
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Munchkin Pathfinder
- 3–6 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Munchkin Warhammer 40,000: Cults and Cogs
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Munchkin Warhammer 40,000: Cults and Cogs is an expansion for Munchkin Warhammer 40,000 released in 2020 for 3–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andrew Hackard and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Munchkin Warhammer 40,000 returns with two more new Armies to add to your games! The Genestealer Cults manipulate DNA to infiltrate worlds . . . when you realize they're among you, it's already too late. Adeptus Mechanicus has a more straightforward approach, sending their soldiers in intricate mechanized armor to lay waste to everything that opposes them.
Munchkin Warhammer 40,000: Cults and Cogs 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 Warhammer 40,000: Cults and Cogs 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 Warhammer 40,000: Cults and Cogs 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 Warhammer 40,000: Cults and Cogs 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 Warhammer 40,000: Cults and Cogs are: 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 Warhammer 40,000: Cults and Cogs as an expansion for Munchkin Warhammer 40,000. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Munchkin Warhammer 40,000 to use it. Check that your edition of Munchkin Warhammer 40,000 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.