Today we’re seeing a new partnership announcement for the creators of Munchkin, and we will soon be seeing the release of new board games.
The latest announcement that was spotted on ICv2 revealed the plans to expand the Munchkin name even more than we already know. Steve Jackson Games has teamed up with CMON Limited to create new Munchkin based board games. Let’s take a look.
CMON Limited will produce board games based on Steve Jackson Games’ Munchkin franchise under a new multi-year deal, the companies announced today. The first Munchkin board game title under the new agreement, planned for Fall 2018 release, will be inspired by CMON’s Arcadia Quest (see “CMON Rolls Out Expansions for ‘Arcadia Quest'”). Arcadia Quest, designed by Eric M. Lang, among others, is a successful miniatures board game, so we’re expecting Munchkin figures in the new game.
“With their history of producing high-quality miniatures and games, we believe Munchkin’s rich history and cast of classic characters will shine,” Steve Jackson Games CEO Phil Reed said of the new deal with CMON.
Munchkin, designed by Steve Jackson with characters illustrated by John Kovalic, has spawned numerous expansions (see “Paizo’s ‘Starfinder’ Invades ‘Munchkin'”) and spinoffs (see “‘Munchkin Treasure Hunt’ Comes to Hobby,” “‘Smash Up: Munchkin'” and “’Munchkin Board Game’”). Steve Jackson Games will be rolling out the new Munchkin CCG in February (see “First Two ‘Munchkin CCG’ OP Events Announced”).
“Munchkin has been a mainstay within the board gaming hobby for many years, so being able to put our touch on this iconic franchise is truly amazing,” CMON CEO Chern Ann Ng said of the deal to produce games based on the franchise.
Munchkin is already a successful brand and we can’t wait to see what plans CMON Limited has in store for the board games. We can expect to see the first release taking place Fall of 2018, and it will be a miniature based board game. Plus Steve Jackson Games also announced they will be releasing a collectible card game (CCG) next February. The new partnership really seems like it’s going to be a great step forward for the Munchkin brand.
What are your thoughts? Are you a Munchkin fan? What characters would you like to see miniatures of in the upcoming board game? Let us know in the comments below.
