
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,415
- BGG rating
- 7.6
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1–6 players60–90 min2026
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Expansion for Batman: Escape From Arkham Asylum
Rules assistance for Batman: Escape From Arkham Asylum – Heirs of the Cowl
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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Batman: Escape From Arkham Asylum – Heirs of the Cowl is an expansion for Batman: Escape From Arkham Asylum released in 2023 for 1–5 players. Its main mechanics are Semi-Cooperative Game.
With this expansion you can replace Batman as the stalking nightmare in the core box, as it gives you 6 exciting new characters. You can also play these characters in the "Batman: Quest at Arkham Asylum" expansion. This means you have 6 additional heroes to play in solo mode, or you can increase the number of players for a fully cooperative experience. Includes 6 miniatures (Red Robin, Robin (Damian Wayne), Batgirl, Huntress, Red Hood & Orphan), 80+ cards (6 character cards, 18 skill cards, 18 upgrade cards, 20+ equipment cards, 6 boss cards, 30 boss combat cards) and 6 heroism trackers
Batman: Escape From Arkham Asylum – Heirs of the Cowl supports 1–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
Batman: Escape From Arkham Asylum – Heirs of the Cowl belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Semi-Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Batman: Escape From Arkham Asylum – Heirs of the Cowl as an expansion for Batman: Escape From Arkham Asylum. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Batman: Escape From Arkham Asylum to use it. Check that your edition of Batman: Escape From Arkham Asylum is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.