Monty Python Fluxx

**Monty Python Fluxx®** is a variant of the Fluxx® series. It was released on October 20, 2008 by Looney Labs under dual license from Toy Vault and Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd. It was the first Fluxx® game based on a licensed property. It focuses on the *Monty Python* comedy troupe in general, and their feature film ***Monty Python and the Holy Grail*** in particular.

### Packaging

The Packaging for **Monty Python Fluxx®** is the standard flat 2-part box (4 13/16" length x 3 11/16" width x 1" depth) currently used for Fluxx® sets. The box holds all the cards in two piles with a cardboard divider insert keeping said piles apart for storage. It also holds an instruction sheet and a catalog of Looney Labs merchandise.

### Cards

The game contains 100 cards: 21 Actions, 6 Creepers, 31 Goals, 21 Keepers, 20 New Rules and 1 Basic Rules card. The packaging design and card art was produced by Todd Hamilton.

The King Arthur, Sir Bedevere, Sir Galahad, Sir Lancelot and Sir Robin Keepers carry a special "Knight of the Round Table" Icon, depicting a shield with a circular table on it. This is also used on several Goals that require one or more Knights to satisfy them, and mentioned in the Action "Run Away! Run Away!". *NOTE: Since only these 5 cards (and one of the Promo Cards; see below) carry this Icon, there's no need to include an Icon column in the Card List below. Instead, reminders of the Icon will be included in the "NOTE" section for each card.

 Additionally, to keep with the overall formatting for the articles in this wiki, the Goal requirements will be in the current "Keeper/Creeper + Keeper/Creeper" format rather than the older "You win if you have..." format used on these cards, with the exception of the requirements for "The Cheese Shop", which requires the longer explanation.*

As of 2023, three single Promo Cards and two Expansion Packs have been produced in conjunction with this set. (See PROMO CARDS & EXPANSION PACKS below.)

### Promo Cards & Expansions

Two expansions were produced specifically for the set, as was one specific Promo Card and two more-generalized Promo Cards, making for a total of 20 additional cards as described below.

The first expansion, released in 2009, was the *Castle Expansion*, consisting of seven additional cards. Cards are denoted by a parapet-style upper border on the top of the colored title bar of each card. (Details about the pack are at the linked article above.)

The second expansion, released on August 2, 2018, was the *Black Knight Expansion*, consisting of ten additional cards. Cards are denoted by a white drawing of a horned beast on the bottom left of the colored title bar of each card. (Details about the pack are at the linked article above.)

The first of three related Promo Cards was the **One, Two, Five!** New Rule, released in 2008. This was an early version of the same card included in the set, but formatted with a generic header for addition to any Fluxx® deck. It was released as an early version of the "Postcard Promo": It was part of a postcard promoting **Monty Python Fluxx®** with the card printed thereon, surrounded by perforations, requiring the card be carefully "punched out" from the rest of the postcard to be able to add it to your Fluxx® deck. As of 2023, it is no longer available through the Looney Labs Webstore.

The second Promo, released in 2009, was the *Sir Not Appearing in This Game* Keeper, inspired by the character of "Sir Not Appearing in This Film" from the movie (played by an uncredited and extremely young William Palin, aka Michael's son), and sporting similar artwork of a baby in adult's armor. The card is specifically for use with *Monty Python Fluxx* and sports a "Knight of the Round Table" Icon, making it a legal card to use for any Goal or Action requiring one or more Knights. The card was originally distributed in the same "Punch-Out Postcard Promo" form as "One, Two, Five!" promoting both the set and the "Castle Expansion". In 2014, the card was reprinted as a "Loose Promo" with higher-quality cardstock and darker printing on the card back. This reprinted version is still available from the Looney Labs Webstore (SKU: LOO-800-053 / MSRP: $1.00).

The final (to date) related Promo is the *Spiced Ham* Creeper, released in 2017 as a special for various consumer conventions. This card, like "One, Two, Five!", can conceivably be added to ANY Fluxx deck due to its' more general card design and lore. The CREEPER header is depicted in a font similar to the title font used for the *Monty Python's Flying Circus* TV show (rather than the style used for the other standard/expansion/promo cards). The Card Lore is standard for Creepers, with the following Special Effect: *"During your turn, you can move this to another player if you sing some of that song about spiced ham."* This refers to the "Spam Song" ("Spam" being a contraction of "Spiced Ham", presumably) sung by the Vikings in the "Spam Diner" skit from the show. [1] The card itself is still available from the Looney Labs Webstore (SKU: LOO-800-075 / MSRP: $1.00).

### Dedication

This article is dedicated to the memories of **Graham Chapman** (1941-1989) and **Terry Jones** (1942-2020).