Legendary: A DC Deck Building Game – Shadows in the Dark
- 1–5 players
- 2027
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,068
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Legendary: A DC Deck Building Game
2026
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- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 1 player
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Legendary: A DC Deck Building Game is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Devin Low and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and Semi-Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Legendary: A DC Deck-Building Game is a standalone deck-building game that brings the DC Universe into the Legendary family. Players assume the roles of DC superheroes working cooperatively to thwart the schemes of a Mastermind villain and their associated threats. Each game features a randomly selected Mastermind who pursues a unique evil Scheme, creating a distinct challenge for players. Throughout the game, players build their decks by recruiting Heroes and acquiring powerful cards to strengthen their capabilities. Sidekick cards provide crucial support in defeating Villains and completing objectives that emerge during play. The game incorporates a Hope and Fear Tracker that measures the overall state of the conflict. As the tracker shifts, it influences when and how players can activate special abilities tied to their Heroes, requiring strategic timing and decision-making to overcome increasingly difficult threats. The core set includes a diverse array of characters from the DC Universe, each represented through original artwork. These Heroes, Villains, Masterminds, and various card types provide multiple paths to victory and strategic variety across different games. Players win by working together to defeat the Mastermind's Scheme before either the Mastermind achieves their objectives or the game state becomes unwinnable. Success requires careful deck management, tactical card play, and coordinated use of each Hero's unique abilities. —description from the publisher
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- Upper Deck Entertainment
Questions and answers
Legendary: A DC Deck Building Game supports 1–4 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 Legendary: A DC Deck Building Game is 30–60 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 Legendary: A DC Deck Building Game 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.
Legendary: A DC Deck Building Game has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Legendary: A DC Deck Building Game belongs to these categories: Card Game and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and 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 credited designers of Legendary: A DC Deck Building Game are: Devin Low. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Legendary: A DC Deck Building Game 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.