One dark night in Tokyo, you're waving a Big Black .45 at a lowly Begger, secure in your Wire Fu, and the next thing you know you have to use that Shot of Espresso to Run Away from the Wandering Monster that your (so-called) buddy just played. Don't worry, though. You'll get him back later.

Munchkin Fu, one of the various expansions for the amazing Munchkin game, brings the munchkins to the wonderful world of chop-socky Kung-Fu, where Monks and Ninjas do battle with Dragon Ladys and Karate Squids. The game is still simple, get to level 10 by killing monsters before your friends do. Go Up A Level cards, Treasure, and one-shot cards are available to help you on your way to the top. But, like any good munchkin, you also have to make sure that no one else can get there, but waiting for the oppertunity to hinder your opponent.

The cards are hilarious and useful, with a usually clear understanding of what's special about them, and how to defeat them. Any rules questions are cleared up in the instructions, which say he who bought the game has the final say.

Tensions can run high in Munchkin, with your friends staring at you from behind their cards, which could be your doom. Wandering Monsters (which let you add a monster from your hand to the battle), monster bonuses (Trained by a Master, +10 to level of Monster), and all manner of nastiness can be played, allowing you to experience that sweet joy of watching your best friends face shift from smile to frown as you pump up his Level 1 easy kill.

Most of the Munchkin sets have a unique type of monster, and Fu is no exception. The "Hong Kong" monsters can be played to assist each other, which as long as you remember to do, can be devestating in battle.

Like the other Munchkin, mixing Fu with other sets is allowed, even encouraged. There's nothing like being a Werewolf Ninja with a Triple Barreled Shotgun and a Duck on your head. Although these can make for long games, it is almost always worth it to see what situations arise from combining genres.

All in all, Munchkin Fu, and it's sequel "Monky Business" are worth additions to the Munchkin universe. If you're a long time player, or wanting to begin playing and you like a good Sonny Chiba film, then pick up Munchkin Fu, tighten your headband, and unleash some of your own chop-socky on your friends.