
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,915
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Batman: The Animated Series Adventures – Shadow of the Bat
- 1–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2021

2021
Rules assistance for Evil Upheaval
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Evil Upheaval is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Evil Upheaval is a competitive cutthroat strategy board game for 2-5 players that insists you work with your fellow villains to complete schemes, then pits you against one another as only one of you can be accepted into the League of Evil. With two different win conditions you need to keep a close eye on your fellow villains. Changing locations, managing your resources, and using your powers to devastating effect is just as important as making sure the League recognizes your accomplishments. So if your evil schemes aren't enough to get their attention, you might have to do something really drastic-like build your own secret weapon and take Captain Mallet out once and for-all. —description from the publisher
Evil Upheaval supports 2–5 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 Evil Upheaval is 45–60 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 Evil Upheaval 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.
Evil Upheaval has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Evil Upheaval belongs to these categories: Comic Book / Strip, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Evil Upheaval as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.