After 25 years of monster-slaying, Munchkin finally has a second edition! It's faster to set up and faster to finish, with plenty of fun in between. Players steal actual (pretend) Gold Coins from monsters and spend them to buy levels. There are new jokes and new monsters, and the old favorites are still around. Every card is illustrated by John Kovalic, and there are new reference cards for each player. The box also includes guidelines for mixing in your favorite older Munchkin cards, because you've spent years collecting them, so don't throw them out! Who will be the first to reach Level 10?

Gameplay Overview: Munchkin is the classic card game of dungeon-crawling, backstabbing, and shameless cheating. On your turn, you kick open a door to see what's waiting. It might be a monster to fight, a curse to suffer, or a new race or class to take on. You beat monsters by stacking your level and gear against theirs. When you're outmatched, you can ask another player for help, though they'll probably want a share of the loot. Everyone else is free to throw extra monsters and nasty surprises your way just as you're about to win. The second edition adds Gold Coins that you take from defeated monsters and spend on levels. It also includes a gameboard and standees for keeping track of everyone's progress, which keeps things moving. The humor is as silly as ever, the arguments are as loud as ever, and it's a great choice for groups who love a little chaos with their game night.