Batman: Gotham City Chronicles – Wayne Manor Expansion

Monolith Board Games · Board game · 2019
8.7 Ludopedia 8.3 BGG 2–4 · best 4 60–90 min Weight 3.0/5
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you're already into Batman: Gotham City Chronicles and want more content to dive into the Bat's universe, this expansion is a must-have! It brings iconic locations and a bunch of new heroes to spice up your games.

Highlights
  • New playable heroes
  • Iconic Batman locations
  • Varied and replayable scenarios
  • Top-tier thematic components
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Rulebook reading needed
  • Can increase playtime
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to expand your Batman: Gotham City Chronicles collection with the Wayne Manor expansion! This beauty adds more flavor to the Bat's universe, bringing two new super-detailed game boards: the iconic Wayne Manor and the high-tech Batcave. Each of these locations comes with three brand-new scenarios, guaranteeing hours of fun and challenges for you and your friends. The Batcave, in particular, is divided into four parts connected by an elevator, which adds an extra layer of strategy and coordination, whether you're on the heroes' side or the villain's.

But it doesn't stop there! The expansion injects seven new playable heroes onto your table, including figures like Red Robin, Batwing, the powerful Batman Armored Suit, Bruce Wayne (yes, the billionaire!), Alfred Pennyworth, the hacker Oracle, and Julia Pennyworth. Each with their unique abilities, of course, exploring the variable player powers mechanic. Additionally, you'll find three types of allies to give you that extra boost: T-Rex (yes, a robotic dinosaur!), Bats, and Bat Robots, perfect for specific scenarios or for use with the Command skill. The T-Rex is a force of nature, a mechanized defender that commands respect, and Oracle is the tactical mind behind operations, capable of commanding her allies. Alfred also enters the scene as a top-tier tactical support. And the Batman Armored Suit? He uses black dice for devastating attacks and boasts the best defense in the game. With so many components and scenarios, replayability is guaranteed!

Best player count

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2–4 players
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4 BEST

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Game details

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Comic Books: Batman Comic Books: DC Universe Components: Miniatures Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Batman – Gotham City Chronicles Theme: Superheroes
Publisher Monolith Board Games
Designer Frédéric Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game Batman: Gotham City Chronicles to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you'll need the base game to use all the new components and rules.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is 2 to 4 players. The team-based dynamic remains the focus.
Does the playtime change significantly with this expansion?
It might increase slightly, depending on the chosen scenarios and your familiarity with the new rules and characters. Expect something between 60 to 90 minutes, perhaps a bit longer on the first few plays.
What are the main new components included in the box?
You'll find two new boards (Wayne Manor and the Batcave), miniatures for seven new heroes, ally tiles like the T-Rex and robots, plus cards and tokens for the new scenarios.
Does this expansion add new villains or just heroes?
The main focus of this expansion is on the new playable heroes and scenarios related to Batman's strongholds. New villains are not included here.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly?
The expansion adds more options and some strategic details, especially with the divided Batcave. The overall complexity remains similar to the base game, but it requires a bit more attention during the first few playthroughs.