Can you assist someone in winning even if it does not allow you to win as well

endril · 02-08-2013, 08:28 AM

Hi,

I know it may seem like a dumb question, but after going through a series of games where someone that was level 4 offered to assist someone that was level 9 just so that certain someone would be the one to win, it makes more sense to ask :)

So: can you offer to assist someone that will win the game (is fighting the monster while having level 9) even if you do not also win the game (i.e. be an elf level 9)?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Andrew Hackard · 02-08-2013, 09:17 AM

There is nothing in the rules that says you can't, so while it may not be in the spirit of the game, it's a legal play.

MunchkinMan · 02-08-2013, 10:20 AM

Munchkins are not known for such generosity, but I guess there is always one weirdo in the bunch. ;-)

Brf · 02-08-2013, 10:37 AM

Don't forget the Faster Play Rules, where you can have a shared victory even if you don't reach Level-10.

MunchkinMan · 02-08-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Brf

Don't forget the Faster Play Rules, where you can have a shared victory even if you don't reach Level-10.

Yes, but it's not a default rule, it's an optional rule, so you would have to choose to use it, and if that rule is in use, altruism now has its rewards.

Clipper · 02-08-2013, 03:49 PM

There is often some catharsis to be gained via such king making. If there was a third player also at Level 9 in this scenario, and they were the one primarily responsible for me being Level 4 at that stage, then I'd certainly be very happy to help the other guy win.

02-08-2013, 08:28 AM	#1
endril Join Date: Jan 2013	Can you assist someone in winning even if it does not allow you to win as well Hi, I know it may seem like a dumb question, but after going through a series of games where someone that was level 4 offered to assist someone that was level 9 just so that certain someone would be the one to win, it makes more sense to ask :) So: can you offer to assist someone that will win the game (is fighting the monster while having level 9) even if you do not also win the game (i.e. be an elf level 9)? Thanks a lot in advance! __________________ Better sorry than safe :P

02-08-2013, 09:17 AM	#2
Andrew Hackard *Munchkin* Line Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, TX	Re: Can you assist someone in winning even if it does not allow you to win as well There is nothing in the rules that says you can't, so while it may not be in the spirit of the game, it's a legal play. __________________ 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

02-08-2013, 10:20 AM	#3
MunchkinMan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Macungie, PA	Re: Can you assist someone in winning even if it does not allow you to win as well Munchkins are not known for such generosity, but I guess there is always one weirdo in the bunch. ;-) __________________ Erik D. Zane *Munchkin* NetRep -- munchkin@sjgames.com MiB #1029

02-08-2013, 10:37 AM	#4
Brf Join Date: Apr 2011	Re: Can you assist someone in winning even if it does not allow you to win as well Don't forget the Faster Play Rules, where you can have a shared victory even if you don't reach Level-10.

02-08-2013, 03:49 PM	#6
Clipper Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia	Re: Can you assist someone in winning even if it does not allow you to win as well There is often some catharsis to be gained via such king making. If there was a third player also at Level 9 in this scenario, and they were the one primarily responsible for me being Level 4 at that stage, then I'd certainly be very happy to help the other guy win. __________________ My unofficial, but comprehensive Flowcharts: Munchkin: A4 Letter; Munchkin Quest: A4 Letter Rules Checklist for all Munchkin sets: A4 Letter.