
- BGG rank
- BGG #33
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Arkham Horror: The Card Game
- 1–2 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2016

Expansion for Marvel Champions: The Card Game
Rules assistance for Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Black Widow Hero Pack
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Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Black Widow Hero Pack is an expansion for Marvel Champions: The Card Game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nate French, MJ Newman, Caleb Grace, and Michael Boggs and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
KGB assassin, agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., villain, hero: Natasha Romanoff has taken on many roles, and played many sides in a life shrouded in mystery. But throughout every new stage of life, Natasha has developed a unique set of skills that she now uses in the role of the Black Widow, international super-spy. Soon, you'll be able to make use of these skills as you battle villains from across the Marvel Universe. The Black Widow Hero Pack includes a pre-built deck for Black Widow utilizing the Justice aspect, the Taskmaster nemesis set, and additional cards to help increase your deck building options! With well-rounded base stats and a Preparation card for every occasion, Black Widow is always ready for what’s coming next! -description from publisher's website
Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Black Widow Hero Pack 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 Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Black Widow Hero Pack is 45–90 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 Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Black Widow Hero Pack 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.
Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Black Widow Hero Pack has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Black Widow Hero Pack belongs to these categories: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire 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 Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Black Widow Hero Pack are: Nate French, MJ Newman, Caleb Grace, and Michael Boggs. 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 Marvel Champions: The Card Game – Black Widow Hero Pack as an expansion for Marvel Champions: The Card Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Marvel Champions: The Card Game to use it. Check that your edition of Marvel Champions: The Card Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.