Batman: Gotham City Chronicles – Batman Who Laughs

Monolith Board Games · Board game · 2024
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you're a die-hard Batman fan and enjoy the tactical gameplay of Gotham City Chronicles, this expansion featuring the Batman Who Laughs is a must-have! Get ready for a villain who embodies pure madness and will give you a headache (in a good way!).

Highlights
  • Iconic and disturbing villain
  • Expands the base game's universe
  • Elevated tactical challenge
  • Awesome miniatures
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Complexity increases
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to face the darkest version of the Bat! This expansion for Batman: Gotham City Chronicles introduces the terrifying Batman Who Laughs, an entity born from the madness and sadism of the Joker after Batman himself murdered his arch-nemesis. Hailing from Earth-22, this corrupted Bruce Wayne is obsessed with spreading his nihilistic anarchy and twisting everyone into distorted versions of themselves.

The base game already puts you in the shoes of the hero or villain in iconic Gotham scenarios, and this addition raises the stakes with an antagonist who is the embodiment of chaos. Use your action points wisely, plan your action queue to surprise the opponent, and move strategically across the board to dominate key areas. Dice rolling adds that touch of unpredictability that every epic confrontation needs.

If you already enjoy the Gotham City Chronicles universe and are looking for an even greater challenge, with a villain who is pure evil and insanity, the Batman Who Laughs is the right choice. Prepare for a tense experience full of twists and turns, where the line between hero and monster becomes dangerously blurred. It's your chance to dive headfirst into the most disturbing stories of the Dark Multiverse and test your limits as a player.

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 OK
3 OK
4 OK

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Game details

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Comic Books: DC Universe Game: Batman – Gotham City Chronicles Theme: Superheroes
Publisher Monolith Board Games

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Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
Do I need the base game Batman: Gotham City Chronicles to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you'll need the base game to use the Batman Who Laughs and his components.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is typically 2 to 4 players. Check the base game box for exact confirmation.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with the Batman Who Laughs?
Yes, the Batman Who Laughs adds a level of challenge and complexity, especially as a villain with unique motivations and tactics. Be prepared to think a bit harder!
What components come in this expansion?
Typically, expansions like this bring new miniatures, cards, scenarios, and perhaps some specific rules for the new villain, enriching the base game experience.
Does the game time change significantly?
There might be a slight change in game time, depending on the complexity of the introduced scenarios and your familiarity with the villain's new mechanics.
Which type of player is this expansion best suited for?
It's ideal for players who already enjoy Batman: Gotham City Chronicles and want a greater challenge with an iconic and disturbing villain from the DC universe.