Does the maximum number of players increase with expansions?

LeiraHoward · 04-24-2013, 11:35 AM

After reading the FAQ, I tried searching the forums for this, but could not find an answer. I'm SURE it has to have been answered before, but I can't find it. (Sorry!)

My question: "Does the maximum number of players increase with expansions?"

The original Munchkin game states that it is for up to 6 players. However, once you add a few expansion packs, does the maximum increase? I would think that when you have added more classes and races and cards that you could fit a few more players. Is there official answer/guide to determine the proper number of players for the number of expansions you have? Or is it still 6 players maximum?

Thank you for your help!

Andrew Hackard · 04-24-2013, 11:43 AM

We don't recommend going past seven players, even with expansions. The game takes too long.

Brandonson112 · 04-24-2013, 01:56 PM

Munchkin is best with around 5 people. I've played with 8 people before but it got really boring between turns cause of the time it takes to get back to you.

DeluxeFlame · 04-24-2013, 04:50 PM

Very true. I've had games were everyone cheered because there was no monster on the kick nor a looking for trouble. thus a Quick turn.

There were 5 people playing but we were playing wrong. When we died to a monster we would go back to level one and lose everything. 5 hour game was played, I came here to fix up our game. Now we can play two to three games every meet up.
-> We're about to grab our first expansion.
Should we just go with the second expansion, or does anyone have a suggestion?

Brandonson112 · 04-24-2013, 06:32 PM

I bought them in order and its been working out pretty well. Actually at first our games were very long but the more expansions we added they started to get shorter, not by much but a little shorter.

StormCrow42 · 04-24-2013, 10:55 PM

Once you get past 6 people, you really should just play in 2 groups. If you have enough expansions, you might even be able to just split the game in half and have each group use half of each deck. Alternately, of course, get another version of Munchkin, then you've got enough for 12 players and more variety.

LeiraHoward · 04-26-2013, 12:10 PM

Thanks for the replies. :) That helps!

04-24-2013, 11:35 AM	#1
LeiraHoward Join Date: Apr 2013	Does the maximum number of players increase with expansions? After reading the FAQ, I tried searching the forums for this, but could not find an answer. I'm SURE it has to have been answered before, but I can't find it. (Sorry!) My question: "Does the maximum number of players increase with expansions?" The original Munchkin game states that it is for up to 6 players. However, once you add a few expansion packs, does the maximum increase? I would think that when you have added more classes and races and cards that you could fit a few more players. Is there official answer/guide to determine the proper number of players for the number of expansions you have? Or is it still 6 players maximum? Thank you for your help!

04-24-2013, 11:43 AM	#2
Andrew Hackard *Munchkin* Line Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, TX	Re: Does the maximum number of players increase with expansions? We don't recommend going past seven players, even with expansions. The game takes too long. __________________ Andrew Hackard, *Munchkin* Line Editor If you have a question that isn't getting answered, we have a thread for that. Let people like what they like. Don't be a gamer hater. #PlayMunchkin on social media: Twitter \|\| Facebook \|\| Instagram \|\| YouTube Follow us on Kickstarter: Steve Jackson Games and Warehouse 23

04-24-2013, 01:56 PM	#3
Brandonson112 Join Date: Sep 2012	Re: Does the maximum number of players increase with expansions? Munchkin is best with around 5 people. I've played with 8 people before but it got really boring between turns cause of the time it takes to get back to you.

04-24-2013, 04:50 PM	#4
DeluxeFlame Join Date: Apr 2013	Re: Does the maximum number of players increase with expansions? Very true. I've had games were everyone cheered because there was no monster on the kick nor a looking for trouble. thus a Quick turn. There were 5 people playing but we were playing wrong. When we died to a monster we would go back to level one and lose everything. 5 hour game was played, I came here to fix up our game. Now we can play two to three games every meet up. -> We're about to grab our first expansion. Should we just go with the second expansion, or does anyone have a suggestion?

04-24-2013, 06:32 PM	#5
Brandonson112 Join Date: Sep 2012	Re: Does the maximum number of players increase with expansions? I bought them in order and its been working out pretty well. Actually at first our games were very long but the more expansions we added they started to get shorter, not by much but a little shorter.

04-24-2013, 10:55 PM	#6
StormCrow42 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Concord, NC	Re: Does the maximum number of players increase with expansions? Once you get past 6 people, you really should just play in 2 groups. If you have enough expansions, you might even be able to just split the game in half and have each group use half of each deck. Alternately, of course, get another version of Munchkin, then you've got enough for 12 players and more variety. __________________ Scott K. Ellis

04-26-2013, 12:10 PM	#7
LeiraHoward Join Date: Apr 2013	Re: Does the maximum number of players increase with expansions? Thanks for the replies. :) That helps!