- BGG rating
- 8.8
Rules assistance for DC Super Heroes United: Sidekicks
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for DC Super Heroes United: Sidekicks
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DC Super Heroes United: Sidekicks is an expansion for DC Super Heroes United released in 2027 for 1–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board.
About the game
While many Heroes prefer to work alone, even the most closed off among them knows that having a sidekick by your side can be the difference between victory and defeat. And hey, some companionship never hurt anyone (or at least it rarely does). This expansion adds another twist to the game, in the form of resourceful Sidekicks to help the Heroes in their battles. While this set includes 4 new animal Sidekicks, each with their own figure: Ace – Batman’s loyal hound, Detective Chimp – the super smart ape sleuth, Dex-Starr – the feisty Red Lantern cat, and Ch’p – the heroic Green Lantern space chipmunk, it also includes card sets to use the figures of several other characters from other expansions as Sidekicks, from other animals like Krypto and Gleek, to supportive humans like Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Alfred, Jim Gordon, and the epitome of the sidekick himself: Robin. The Crowdfunding Exclusive Sidekicks set comes with: 1 Ace the Bat-Hound Figure 1 Detective Chimp Figure 1 Dex-Starr figure 1 Ch’p Figure 3 Ace the Bat-Hound Sidekick Cards 3 Detective Chimp Sidekick Cards 3 Dex-Starr Sidekick Cards 3 Ch’p Sidekick Cards 3 Krypto Sidekick Cards 3 Gleek Sidekick Cards 3 Alfred Sidekick Cards 3 Commissioner Gordon Sidekick Cards 3 Jimmy Olsen Sidekick Cards 3 Lois Lane Sidekick Cards 3 Robin Sidekick Cards 11 Sidekick Reference Cards -description from campaign page
Publishers
- Spin Master Ltd.
- CMON Global Limited
Questions and answers
DC Super Heroes United: Sidekicks 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.
The listed playing time for DC Super Heroes United: Sidekicks is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists DC Super Heroes United: Sidekicks for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
DC Super Heroes United: Sidekicks belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board. 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 DC Super Heroes United: Sidekicks as an expansion for DC Super Heroes United. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need DC Super Heroes United to use it. Check that your edition of DC Super Heroes United is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.