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

2020
Rules assistance for Munchkins & Mazes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Munchkins & Mazes is a board game released in 2020 for 3–6 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I) and Andrew Hackard and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That.
Munchkin sees three to six players competing to grab the most loot and defeat the most monsters. Throughout the game, players take turns to ‘kick down the door’ in order to challenge various creatures to battle. Should a player successfully subdue a monster then they gain a level and a collection of loot - which could contain weapons, equipment and spells. As players gain more levels and loot, they will have to face stronger and stronger monsters - until even their opponents are working directly against them by casting a wide variety of meddling spells. Eventually, players must defeat one last monster in order to reach level 10 and win the game, but they’ll inevitably have to face the slings and arrows of their fellow competitors as well. Munchkin is back in a whole new addition! Munchkins & Mazes is the most elf-referential Munchkin game yet, with cards inspired by the most popular roleplaying game ever, the latest live streaming crazes, the gaming hobby in general, and even by Munchkin itself! We've updated some of our favorite cards and created a whole lot of new ones in this set that's sure to please anyone who's ever rolled a 20-sided die.
Munchkins & Mazes 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 Munchkins & Mazes 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 Munchkins & Mazes 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.
Munchkins & Mazes 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.
Munchkins & Mazes belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are 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 Munchkins & Mazes 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 Munchkins & Mazes 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.