"The pen is mightier than the sword... if the pen is large enough! Wield your steel! Prepare for battle by facing every vile enemy! Treacherously betray your companions, claiming their treasures for yourself!

It’s Munchkin in Shakespearean style! What could go so terribly wrong? Surely, if you offend the Queen of the Fairies, you might find yourself Put in the Background! Let Rosencrantz and Guildenstern show you the way, but perhaps skip that Pound of Flesh offered by the Merchant of Venice!

To Vespere or not to Vespere... that is the dilemma!"

Munchkin - Shakespeare is a Shakespeare-themed edition of one of the greatest classic card games in party game format. This version draws heavily from the literary works of the renowned English writer, so you will find enemies and equipment from that universe, while still maintaining the humorous illustrations of John Kovalic and the amusing tone of some of the cards.

The simplicity of the rules remains, allowing you to venture through a series of rooms to defeat a myriad of Imperial enemies and thus gain new levels and powerful items to reach the legendary level 10 that will enable you to win the game. In the guise of a series of Shakespearean characters, you will need to follow a simple dogma composed of 4 fundamental rules: point 1 - kill the bad guys; point 2 - take the treasure; point 3 - level up; point 4 - if you can, eliminate your companions! Admit it: despite being the good guys, you like the idea!

Author: Steve Jackson
Publisher: Raven
Players: 3 - 6
Age: 10+
Average duration: 90 minutes