Munchkin: Tails
Steve Jackson Games, 2022. Illustrated by Cook, Katie. Card Game. New. Item #00083033
168 cards + 1 custom die. This is a Munchkin base game for those who like their fantasy in the vein of Redwall. Each player competes to be the first to ascend through ten levels on the gameboard. Players play cards from their hands to give themselves abilities and strength points. A deck of cards throws challenges at players, like monsters to fight. Other players can help a fellow player in distress by playing cards that increase the player’s combat strength or decrease the strength of monsters... though they might only help in exchange for treasures. Or they might sabotage a fellow player or strengthen monsters for more cutthroat play. Much of the humor in this very silly game is in the "gotcha" plays. Munchkin Tails has the usual three dozen monster cards, but it has no Undead cards (to keep the mood lighter). The Cone of Shame is a pet-themed curse card, while some treasures include Rolled-Up Newspaper, Chew Toy, Play Dead, and Mark Your Territory, which features a picture of a fire hydrant. Best for ages 10+ (strong reading skills needed, some violence); 3-6 players, 1-2 hours playing time.
Price: $29.95