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rating
Ludopedia
8.5
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you already enjoy the base game of Batman: Gotham City Chronicles and want more mystery and action in a campaign full of twists, this expansion is a must-have!
Highlights
- Branching and immersive campaign
- Mystery with surprise reveals
- Progression system for teams
Keep in mind
- High language dependency
- Requires base game
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to dive headfirst into a Gotham City on fire with the "Gotham City in Flames" expansion for Batman: Gotham City Chronicles! If you love seeing the Bat and his crew in action, this expansion adds another thrilling chapter to your collection. The Heroes, whether from the base game or newly introduced in this expansion, hit the streets to uncover who is orchestrating the destruction of criminal organizations, all for some obscure personal gain. The plot unfolds in a campaign full of twists and turns, with multiple branches and endings that directly depend on your victories, defeats, and the crucial choices players make along the way. To heighten the mystery, some important character miniatures will only be revealed in the final adventure, kept hidden in mystery boxes! This expansion also gives you the chance to revisit maps from previous seasons with optional scenarios that add even more content. And don't worry about repetition: a progression system ensures that both Heroes and villains get stronger with each new mission. Victory points are awarded to those who excel, whether through heroic deeds or cunning schemes, ensuring all sides have a reason to fight. With mechanics involving action points, action queues, area movement, dice rolling, and line of sight, "Gotham City in Flames" promises tactical challenges and deep immersion into Gotham's dark universe.
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Best player count
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2
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3
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4
OK
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the "Batman: Gotham City Chronicles" base game to play this expansion?
Yes, "Gotham City in Flames" is an expansion and requires the base game to be played.
How many people can play this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 4 players.
What is the average playtime for a game session or campaign?
A game session can last between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the scenario and player decisions. A full campaign will take multiple sessions.
Is the game in English?
The base game and this expansion have considerable language dependency, requiring translation of many cards and rules to be played comfortably.
Does the campaign have different endings?
Yes, the campaign is designed with multiple branches and different endings, based on player choices, victories, and defeats.
What kind of components come in this expansion?
The expansion adds new heroes, villains, scenarios, and campaign elements, including miniatures and mystery boxes to maintain suspense.
Is this expansion cooperative or competitive?
The "Batman: Gotham City Chronicles" base game is asymmetrical (one versus many), and this expansion maintains that dynamic, where one player might control the villains against the other players controlling the heroes.