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Munchkin Gets a Full RPG – 5.5E-Compatible Game Announced by Lynnvander Studios

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Lynnvander Studios has teamed up with Steve Jackson Games to announce Munchkin® 5.5E RPG, an officially licensed tabletop roleplaying game that brings the chaotic, backstabbing humor of the iconic card game to the 5.5E ruleset.

Instead of noble heroes saving the world, players become greedy adventurers racing to collect loot, defeat absurd monsters, and—when the treasure’s too good to share—turn on each other. The game promises all the familiar Munchkin races, classes, monsters, treasures, and iconic jokes, wrapped in a lighthearted experience where greed is encouraged and bad decisions make the best stories.

The game is heading to BackerKit for crowdfunding, with the campaign also offering exclusive Munchkin merchandise and collectibles for fans who aren’t necessarily RPG players but still want in on the fun.

“We want to give you every humorous absurdity you’ve ever experienced during a game, a reason to play it over and over again. Not only will the mechanics reflect the humor of Munchkin, we’re designing it in a way that it is not only for Munchkin themes in a vacuum but can be ported into any other campaign setting.” Tommy Gofton – Lynnvander Studios

Daniel Kling Lorentsen is the editor of Tabletop Gaming News, with a passion for tabletop games that began in the '90s. Starting with Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer, his journey in the gaming industry has been diverse—from working at a prominent gaming store and illustrating RPG books and board games, to consulting hedge funds on RPG trends. Since 2005, Daniel has written extensively about games and managed several gaming websites, applying his deep industry knowledge to keep readers informed about the latest in tabletop gaming.