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Munchkin expansions

Base game: 3–6 players60–120 minSteve Jackson Games26 expansions checked
  1. #1 overall

    Munchkin 2: Unnatural Axe

    Buy this first

    BGG 6.43 from 7,629 ratings, the most-rated Munchkin expansion. Cards just mix into the base deck, and the set is also inside the Big Box.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 112 cards: the Orc race, monsters like the Hydrant and Tentacle Demon, plus Unnatural Axe, Spiked Codpiece and other items.

    Expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: $20–$40
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  2. #2 overall

    Munchkin 8: Half Horse, Will Travel

    Worth it

    BGG 6.74 from 904 ratings, the best score among numbered sets 2 to 8 with at least 800 ratings. Two new races and three enhancers.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 112 cards: Centaur and Lizard races, Elite, Legendary and Elder enhancers, and new monsters like the Centaurpede.

    Expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  3. #3 overall

    Munchkin 5: De-Ranged

    Worth it

    BGG 6.58 from 2,231 ratings. A new class plus imported monsters give it more fresh content than most numbered sets.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 112 cards: the Ranger class that tames monsters, new monsters and treasure, and European-publisher monsters in English for the first time.

    Expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  4. #4 overall

    Munchkin 9: Jurassic Snark

    Worth it

    BGG 7.30 from 129 ratings, higher than the older numbered sets. A themed set with Steeds that works with any Munchkin version.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 112 cards of primeval armor, dinosaur Steeds and prehistoric monsters, compatible with any version of Munchkin.

    Expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  5. #5 overall

    Munchkin 6: Double Dungeons

    Worth it

    BGG 7.39 from 54 ratings (Terrible Tombs 7.26 from 160). One box replaces two older sets, and its Dungeon cards change the rules.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 40 double-size Dungeon cards that change the rules and 32 Portals, collecting Demented Dungeons and Terrible Tombs in one box.

    Expansion3–6 playersAdds more rulesFine for any groupPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  6. #6 overall

    Munchkin 10: Time Warp

    Depends on your group

    BGG 7.35 from only 26 ratings. Newest numbered set and in print; the rating is promising but too thin to rank higher.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 112 cards of history-themed monsters and gear, such as Cleopatra and her Pet Roc, the Philosopher's Stone and a Ming Vase.

    Expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  7. #7 overall

    Munchkin 3: Clerical Errors

    Depends on your group

    BGG 6.46 from 5,530 ratings. Adds one race and one class to the base deck; buy it only if you want more variety than Munchkin 2 gives.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 112 cards: the Gnome race, the Bard class, new monsters and items such as the Chainmail Bikini, plus five cards by webcomic artists.

    Expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  8. #8 overall

    Munchkin 4: The Need for Steed

    Depends on your group

    BGG 6.54 from 3,925 ratings. Steeds and Hirelings add new things to play, but the rating is close to Munchkin 2 and 3.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 112 cards that introduce Steeds (mounts) and many Hirelings you can sacrifice for their powers.

    Expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: $20–$40
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  9. #9 overall

    Munchkin 7: Cheat With Both Hands

    Depends on your group

    BGG 6.58 from 884 ratings. Its overpowered cards are meant for groups that already mix several Munchkin sets, so skip it with only the base game.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 112 powerful cards: Ultra-style race and class enhancers, more monster and item enhancers and low-level monsters, made for big mixed decks.

    Expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for experienced groupsPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  10. #10 overall

    Munchkin Side Quests

    Depends on your group

    BGG 7.23 from 30 ratings. A cheap 30-card pack that adds secret goals; it is also inside the Big Box.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 30 cards of secret goals you can complete for a reward, or even a surprise way to win.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAdds more rulesFine for any groupPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  11. #11 overall

    Munchkin Side Quests 2

    Depends on your group

    BGG 7.12 from 8 ratings. Only useful if you already like Side Quests; the evidence is very thin.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 30 more secret goals and rewards, harder but more tempting than the first set.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAdds more rulesFine for any groupPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  12. #12 overall

    Munchkin Druids

    Depends on your group

    BGG 7.50 from 8 ratings. A full-size set built around one class, so buy it only if you want a Druid and more nature monsters.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 112 cards: a new Druid class with nature monsters and weapons, such as the Night Shade and the Death Cap.

    Expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  13. #13 overall

    Munchkin Witches

    Depends on your group

    BGG 7.88 from 8 ratings. A small themed pack that works with any Munchkin set; thin evidence, so treat it as a theme pick.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 30 cards of witch monsters with matching Items and Curses, usable with any Munchkin set.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  14. #14 overall

    Munchkin Bosses

    Depends on your group

    BGG 7.54 from 14 ratings. Out of print, but also inside the Big Box; a good late-game add if you already play often.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 30 cards of boss monsters and buffs for a battle-royale ending to your game.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for experienced groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Steve Jackson Games
  15. #15 overall

    Munchkin Game Changers

    Depends on your group

    BGG 6.60 from 236 ratings. The easiest way to get four out-of-print mini sets in one box, but the box itself is out of print.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 68 cards, two level counters and two dice that collect Fairy Dust, Munchkinomicon, Monster Enhancers, Reloaded and Fairy Dust Dice cards.

    Big box3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: $20–$40
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Steve Jackson Games
  16. #16 overall

    Munchkin Hidden Treasures

    Most groups can skip

    BGG 6.64 from 54 ratings. Out of print; it only gathers rare cards from other Munchkin games, so it suits completists.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 78 hard-to-find cards that were once sold in publisher store sets, plus the Knights and Marked for Death booster packs.

    Big box3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for experienced groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Steve Jackson Games
  17. #17 overall

    Munchkin Fairy Dust

    Most groups can skip

    BGG 6.52 from 698 ratings. Out of print; the cards are inside Munchkin Game Changers, so buy that or skip it unless you find it cheap.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 15 cards for the Sparkly Good Fairy and Fairy Dust rewards for players who help each other.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Steve Jackson Games
  18. #18 overall

    Munchkinomicon

    Most groups can skip

    BGG 6.73 from 482 ratings. Out of print; its cards are inside Munchkin Game Changers, so skip the lone pack unless it is cheap.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 15 cards: the Munchkinomicon book and 14 nasty spells such as Eldritch Cleaver and Unnatural Compulsion.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Steve Jackson Games
  19. #19 overall

    Munchkin Monster Enhancers

    Most groups can skip

    BGG 6.63 from 288 ratings. Out of print; the cards are inside Munchkin Game Changers, so buy that box or skip this pack.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 15 cards that make monsters tougher: 13 old favorites in full color plus Hollywood and Ultimate.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Steve Jackson Games
  20. #20 overall

    Munchkin Reloaded!

    Most groups can skip

    BGG 6.59 from 290 ratings. Out of print; these cards are inside Munchkin Game Changers, so skip the lone pack unless it is cheap.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 15 cards: the Dark and High race modifiers, the Master class modifier, two Reloaded dice and a Something*Positive card, now in color.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Steve Jackson Games
  21. #21 overall

    Munchkin Dead & Deader

    Depends on your group

    BGG 8.25 from 4 ratings. A themed pack with no real evidence yet, so buy it only if you want more undead monsters.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 56 cards that add more Undead monsters and gear to your deck, such as the Talismantle and Ectoplasma Rifle.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  22. #22 overall

    Munchkin: Taken for Granite

    Depends on your group

    BGG 7.50 from 4 ratings. A themed 56-card pack with almost no ratings yet; buy it for the golem theme only.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 56 cards of golems and rock-themed monsters, plus Hard as a Rock, Hard Hat and Automatic Chisel.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  23. #23 overall

    Munchkin Pony Excess

    Depends on your group

    BGG 7.50 from 4 ratings. A themed 56-card pack with almost no ratings yet; most useful if you like Steeds.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 56 cards of horse-themed monsters, curses and items plus a herd of new Steeds.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  24. #24 overall

    Munchkin: The Floor Is Larva

    Depends on your group

    BGG 8.20 from 5 ratings. A themed 56-card pack with very few ratings; its Bug race is the main new rule.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 56 cards of bug monsters, items and the Bug race from Star Munchkin, made to mix into other Munchkin sets.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  25. #25 overall

    Munchkin Warm Fuzzies

    Depends on your group

    BGG 8.50 from 2 ratings. A themed 56-card pack with almost no evidence; treat it as a theme pick.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 56 cards of cute-but-dangerous creatures such as Dust Bunnies and the Wolpertinger, with Bunchucks and a Fur Cloak.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23
  26. #26 overall

    Munchkin: Not My Monkeys

    Depends on your group

    BGG 8.00 from 4 ratings. The newest pack here, with almost no evidence; buy it only if you want the monkey theme.

    Needs: Needs Munchkin or any other Munchkin set; it is not a standalone game.

    Adds: 56 cards of mischievous monkey cards, such as Monkey Suit, Go Bananas and You Blew It Up.

    Mini expansion3–6 playersAbout the same rules loadBest for casual groupsPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:Warehouse 23

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Stuck between two?

Munchkin expansions: quick answers

Which Munchkin expansion should I buy first?

Munchkin 2: Unnatural Axe. BGG 6.43 from 7,629 ratings, the most-rated Munchkin expansion. Cards just mix into the base deck, and the set is also inside the Big Box.

Is Munchkin 2: Unnatural Axe worth it?

Our verdict: buy this first. It adds: 112 cards: the Orc race, monsters like the Hydrant and Tentacle Demon, plus Unnatural Axe, Spiked Codpiece and other items.

Munchkin 2: Unnatural Axe or Munchkin 8: Half Horse, Will Travel: which first?

We’d buy Munchkin 2: Unnatural Axe first. See the side-by-side comparison for what each adds and needs.

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Rankings are our editorial picks, built from the reviews linked on each expansion page. Last checked 2026-10-15.