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TermTabletop term

Monty Haul

A campaign in which the Game Master hands out treasure, magic items and experience far too generously, until the characters become absurdly powerful. The name puns on Monty Hall, host of the game show Let's Make a Deal.

A campaign in which the Game Master hands out treasure, magic items and experience far too generously, until the characters become absurdly powerful. The name puns on Monty Hall, host of the game show Let's Make a Deal.

Origin

Slang from the early years of D&D.

Quick answers

What does "Monty Haul" mean?
A campaign in which the Game Master hands out treasure, magic items and experience far too generously, until the characters become absurdly powerful. The name puns on Monty Hall, host of the game show Let's Make a Deal.
Where does the term "Monty Haul" come from?
Slang from the early years of D&D.

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