Go Up a Level played in combat?

[Eccid]

I played Munchkin Booty at a friends house the other day (awesome game btw) and we ran into a situation that i wasn't sure about. One of the players was level 8 and when he opened the door it was a level one monster with no bonuses, he instantly played a "Go Up A Level" card and then beat the monster to win. I said that I didn't think he could, but the rules didn't specifically say you couldn't use that card in battle, so the owner ruled that he could do that to win. Can you use "Go Up A Level" cards in battle? If so, I'm completely changing my munchkin strategy :P

[RL]

From this forum post, you can play a GUAL "at any time, on any player, even during combat."

But in the case you give above, your friend needed to play the GUAL -before- he defeated the monster. If he'd waited until after he defeated the monster, then he would have been at level 9 and been unable to use the GUAL to go to level 10.

[Koto]

You can even play "Fugu" (Munchkin Fu 2: Monkey Business) on other player?

Fugu + Reloaded die = DIE

See ya

[Eccid]

Originally Posted by Chad Cloman

From this forum post, you can play a GUAL "at any time, on any player, even during combat."

But in the case you give above, your friend needed to play the GUAL -before- he defeated the monster. If he'd waited until after he defeated the monster, then he would have been at level 9 and been unable to use the GUAL to go to level 10.

That's good to know then. I thought you could only play them outside of battle, that's what I get for not paying attention :P Thanks!
As well, I should have looked a bit harder before posting :/

[MunchkinMan]

Originally Posted by Eccid

That's good to know then. I thought you could only play them outside of battle, that's what I get for not paying attention :P Thanks!
As well, I should have looked a bit harder before posting :/

Just so you know, the ability to play GUAL cards at any time is clearly stated in the rules, and GUAL cards are the most common special Treasure card in any deck, which is why they are mentioned, specifically, in this rule:

"Some Treasure cards are “specials” (like “Go Up A Level”). You may use these at any time, unless the card itself says otherwise."

[frostdawn]

GUAL cards can be used to the detriment of the players as well. A great example is someone at level 4 drawing a monster that won't attack anyone of level 4 or below. Another player could play a GUAL card on that person, making them a level 5 and thus the target of the monster's attack. :)

[patapwned24]

wow i always ruled you cant play gual for the exact same reason so someone cant win that way

[Andrew Hackard]

Originally Posted by patapwned24

wow i always ruled you cant play gual for the exact same reason so someone cant win that way

Then you didn't read the rules.