Given how treasure obsessed Munchkins are, it's a wonder we waited this long . . .
Munchkin Coins are special bits of promo goodness. Not only are they durable and shiny, the rules that govern their use change from month to month.
The first Munchkin Coin was the 2008 Munchkin Silver Piece. We've released a new Silver Piece each year since then, for 2009 through 2012, as well as a special Christmas variant set, a blue version for Game Trade Magazine in 2010, and a Gold Piece for Munchkin Quest.
All of these rules apply to any Munchkin game, and may be activated at any time (except where noted differently). The effect of each rule is limited to the owner of the coin, unless otherwise noted. Each Coin may only be activated once, and only one Coin is allowed per player.
Let us restate that for emphasis:
Each player may only have a single coin per game, and a single coin effect per game, unless stated otherwise.
May 1, 2012: Munchkin 2012 Silver Piece Rule For May 2012
In the United States, May brings many important days of recognition, but none so important as Mother's Day. Or so our mothers tell us. Here's a rule in their honor:
You may use the 2012 Silver Piece in any variety of Munchkin, including Munchkin Quest, to add a Mommy Monster to combat. The Mommy will join any monster of Level 5 or below, or that is a Baby (or has Baby in the name). The Mommy is 10 levels higher than the original monster, and gives 1 extra level and 2 extra Treasures (above those she inherited from her offspring) when killed.
In the Munchkin card games, give the 2012 Silver Piece to the current player following the combat. That player may not use it again that game unless she is a mother herself.
In Munchkin Quest, the Silver Piece becomes part of the Mommy's Treasure. If Mommy is not killed before the end of the game, or is banished in a way that does not award Treasure, you may reclaim your Silver Piece. The Mommy Monster travels with her offspring and is considered to have the same base color.
As always, you may only use one Munchkin or Munchkin Quest coin per game, unless the rule says otherwise (and this one doesn't, so there).
Special bonus rule! If you are playing on May 13, Mother's Day, the Mommy Monster is 20 levels higher and grants 2 extra levels and 5 extra Treasures!
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