
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,142
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Sentinels of the Multiverse: Definitive Edition
- 1–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2022

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Sentinels of the Multiverse: Rook City is an expansion for Sentinels of the Multiverse released in 2012 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Adam Rebottaro, Christopher Badell, and Paul Bender and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Cooperative Game.
Dark streets, vile sewers, and twisting alleys – all home to the terrible criminals that control this city. Welcome to Rook City, where evil never sleeps. Sentinels of the Multiverse: Rook City, the first expansion for the cooperative comic-book themed card game Sentinels of the Multiverse, features two new, grim heroes, four terrible villains, and two challenging environments. Besides just expanding the number of characters and settings available to players, Rook City introduces new mechanisms and exciting new challenges while maintaining the rules that make Sentinels of the Multiverse work. Heroes: Ex-Patriette Mr. Fixer Villains: Plague Rat Spite The Chairman/The Operative The Matriarch Environments: Pike Industrial Complex Rook City
Sentinels of the Multiverse: Rook City 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 Sentinels of the Multiverse: Rook City 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 Sentinels of the Multiverse: Rook City for ages 13 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.
Sentinels of the Multiverse: Rook City has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Sentinels of the Multiverse: Rook City belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and 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 Sentinels of the Multiverse: Rook City are: Adam Rebottaro, Christopher Badell, and Paul Bender. 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 Sentinels of the Multiverse: Rook City as an expansion for Sentinels of the Multiverse. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Sentinels of the Multiverse to use it. Check that your edition of Sentinels of the Multiverse is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.