
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,255
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Munchkin Pathfinder
- 3–6 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Star Munchkin: Space Ships
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Star Munchkin: Space Ships is an expansion for Star Munchkin released in 2010 for 3–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Andrew Hackard and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Trading, and Dice Rolling.
Publisher's Description Munchkin Booty introduced Ships to the world of Munchkin. You guys immediately asked why we didn't have Ships for Star Munchkin as well. So now we do! Star Munchkin: Space Ships lets you ride in -- or on -- the Horsefly, the Starfurry, or the USS Secondprize. You can buff your ships with a Quad-Mounted Laser or a Bridge. And you can let your new Sidekick, Otto, do the flying for you. Live long and prosper and kill monsters! Note: This is an expansion for Star Munchkin, not a stand-alone set. Space Ships is not collectible or randomized; every pack is the same as every other. Other Part of the Munchkin series.
Star Munchkin: Space Ships 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 Star Munchkin: Space Ships 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 Star Munchkin: Space Ships 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.
Star Munchkin: Space Ships has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Star Munchkin: Space Ships belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Trading, and Dice Rolling. 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 Star Munchkin: Space Ships 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 Star Munchkin: Space Ships as an expansion for Star Munchkin. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Star Munchkin to use it. Check that your edition of Star Munchkin is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.