
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,936
- BGG rating
- 7.7
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- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2025

2023
Rules assistance for The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City
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The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City is a board game released in 2023 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Team-Based Game.
The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City is a first-of-its-kind game that seamlessly blends state-of-the-art AR technology with immersive storytelling. This epic new form of at-home entertainment combines the best elements of collaborative play to immerse players deep inside Batman’s universe in a way that revolutionizes game night. The Arkham Asylum Files literally “comes to life,” overlaying digital content on physical elements using a free app on your iPhone or iPad. Hosted by The Joker, the easy to use app unlocks animated and live-action story scenes, 3D graphics, gameplay, an original score and other fun surprises. The box holds over one hundred game elements, including top secret Arkham Asylum files, classified Gotham City police evidence, custom game boards, mysterious artifacts, and collectibles. The adventure will also have expansion packs and downloadable content to extend The Arkham Asylum Files experience over time. In Panic in Gotham City, there’s a new threat in town and it’s up to you to solve the mystery and save the day. The story unfolds over 7 action-packed chapters, which can be played separately or binged like your favorite television series in one session. Players join forces with HARLEY QUINN to unmask Gotham City’s most infamous villains by digging deep into their Arkham Asylum files. Working together with family and friends, players will build Gotham City and solve mind-bending puzzles to match wits with The Joker and unravel a brand-new, visually stunning epic story behind Arkham Asylum’s most notorious inmates. —description form the publisher
The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City supports 1–6 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 The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City is 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 The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham 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.
The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City 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.
The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City belongs to these categories: Comic Book / Strip, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Team-Based 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 catalogue lists The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City 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.