# Batman: Gotham City Chronicles – Arkham Asylum Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 8.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: 4.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Frédéric Henry
- **Artists**: David Demaret, David Finch, Georges Clarenko, Jim Lee
- **Publishers**: Monolith Board Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Comic Book / Strip, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Action Queue, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Player Elimination, Team-Based Game, Variable Phase Order, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're a Batman fan craving more iconic villains and insane scenarios, this expansion is for you! Arkham Asylum and Jokerland bring fresh challenges and tons of replayability.New iconic villainsUnique thematic scenariosHigh replayability with overlaysExpands the base gameRequires base gameLanguage dependencyVillain-focused contentFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for another dose of Gotham chaos with the Arkham Asylum expansion for Batman: Gotham City Chronicles! This time, the focus is on the infamous asylum, where Gotham's most insane criminals are confined. But, as always, security fails, and it's up to the Bat to bring these lunatics back to their cells before they cause more havoc. And guess who's missing? The Joker, of course, likely up to his old tricks in his new playground: Jokerland, a sinister and fully functional amusement park... from his perspective, naturally!

This expansion introduces two new game boards, one for Arkham Asylum and another for Jokerland, each with three unique scenarios. Jokerland, in particular, promises high replayability with its customizable attractions on overlays, which change the map and how you move and face challenges. Prepare to encounter a terrifying, faceless version of the Joker, the Mad Hatter, and the Tweedle brothers, all ready to test the Dark Knight's limits. It's a box brimming with villains and no heroes in sight, so expect a tense, action-packed confrontation against Batman's most iconic foes. Remember, this expansion requires the base game and a good grasp of English, as component translation is essential to dive into this madness.

## FAQ
### Do I need the Batman: Gotham City Chronicles base game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Arkham Asylum is an expansion and requires the base game to be played.

### How many players can participate with this expansion?
Just like the base game, this expansion is for 2 to 4 players.

### Does the game get harder with this expansion?
The overall complexity remains similar to the base game, but the scenarios and villains introduce new tactical and strategic challenges.

### Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, unfortunately. The expansion has a lot of text on its components and scenarios, so a good translation is essential to fully enjoy the game.

### Which new villains are included in this box?
You'll find a terrifying version of the Joker, the Mad Hatter, and the Tweedle brothers, ready to cause chaos.

### Does the expansion add a lot of components?
Yes, it includes two new boards, villain miniatures, cards, and overlays for the Jokerland attractions, significantly increasing the game's content.

### Is this good for someone new to board games?
As an expansion that requires the base game and has language dependency, it might not be ideal for absolute beginners. It's more recommended for those who already know and enjoy the base game and the Batman universe.