Munchkin 4: The Need for Steed

About this expansion

Munchkin 4: The Need for Steed is a 112-card expansion for the original Munchkin, supporting 3–6 players in games that last about 90 minutes.

Bring new chaos to your adventures with cards illustrated by John Kovalic. The set continues Munchkin’s mix of killing monsters, stealing treasure, and backstabbing your fellow players, while introducing two notable additions: Steeds and Hirelings.

Steeds are trusty mounts of legend—at least in theory. Alongside a Dragon and a Tiger, you may encounter the Giant Mutant Gerbil, illustrated by guest artist Shaenon K. Garrity of Narbonic, as well as the Chicken and Big Joe. Big Joe may be a Steed, or he may be a Hireling; it can be hard to tell.

• Steeds: Add unusual mounts such as the Dragon, Tiger, Chicken, and Giant Mutant Gerbil.
• Hirelings: Add valuable characters to your retinue and use their special abilities.
• Classic Munchkin trouble: Kill monsters, steal treasure, and turn on the other players.

Hirelings resemble Sidekicks from Super Munchkin and Minions from Munchkin Bites! They can strengthen your position through their abilities, but a true Munchkin may sacrifice one without a thought to save their own skin—or kill somebody else’s Hireling instead.

Released in 2005, Munchkin 4: The Need for Steed adds more illustrated cards and more opportunities for treachery to the Munchkin series. Feel the need for a Steed, and prepare for anything.