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product_id: 345257174
title: "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - The Game - Base: Retail Version"
brand: "cryptozoic entertainment"
price: "16801 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Cryptozoic Entertainment"
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/345257174-batman-the-dark-knight-returns-the-game-base-retail-version
store_origin: IS
region: Iceland
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# Licensed Board Game 2+ Players 3.0 lbs Weight Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - The Game - Base: Retail Version

**Brand:** cryptozoic entertainment
**Price:** 16801 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦇 Join the Dark Knight's League of Legends!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - The Game - Base: Retail Version by cryptozoic entertainment
- **How much does it cost?** 16801 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- cryptozoic entertainment enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cryptozoic entertainment brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Collectible Fun:** A must-have for Batman fans and board game enthusiasts alike!
- • **Gather Your Squad:** Perfect for 2 or more players—team up or go solo!
- • **Strategic Gameplay:** Engage in thrilling tactics and strategy to outsmart your opponents!
- • **Lightweight Adventure:** At just 3.0 lbs, it's easy to set up and play anywhere!
- • **Unleash Your Inner Hero:** Dive into the epic world of Gotham with this licensed board game!

## Overview

Cryptozoic Entertainment's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - The Game is a licensed board game designed for 2 or more players, weighing in at a convenient 3.0 pounds, making it an ideal choice for both casual and dedicated gamers.

## Description

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns — The Game is a solo board game experience in which you don the cape and cowl and journey through Frank Miller’s iconic comic book series. Instead of traditional leveling up, this is a game of attrition. As Batman, you must come out of retirement and do everything you can to beat back a relentless tide of ruthless mutants, cops, and press looking to bring you down. Get ready to face villains like Two-Face, The Joker, and the leader of the Mutant Gang… as well as your powerful former ally, Superman!

Review: Easy Solo Game, Limited Replay-ability - Not sure if playing as 2 player would be good, but as a solo game it’s ok. I wish each book was more different than the last. It may be considered easy by hardcore gamers but I think it’s a good idea to err on the side of easy as it is easier to add difficulty. I played some of the hard mode and rage quit over the swinginess. A game can be easy but fun and you can take chances while a game too difficult can sour you to the experience. Their are a couple rules added on to each book that are unnecessary. This will result in many forgetting rules as they go on. For example in book 2 when you add mutants to the board at the end of your turn you are supposed to add them to the clue spots of your choice or as close to those spots. You’ll forget this and this is one rule that shouldn’t even exist. Mind you that rules do pile on each book and for a solo game I think they are too many. At least too many that depend on the circumstance. This coupled with a not very good rule book can put some off. Played the solo book missions on hard, rules for this is online or in the deluxe version, and can see the cracks in the game. In the regular game I had goals completed and never took on a riot. In these missions goals are practically non existent and fighting is horrible. In the main game you have high health tracks to resist anything the mutant leader dishes out, in this you can see how his dice and powers make him ridiculous. You’re Batman but feel like Alfred donning the Batman outfit. This limits the replay ability of this game since raising the difficult results in the swingy-ness of the random elements exponentially becoming a problem. If you have never read the graphic novel please do so before playing. The animated 2 part movies are adequate but shouldn’t be watched before reading the graphic novel.
Review: Not what is pictured!! Beware!!! - This product is not the version with minis as pictured. It is the standard edition of the game. Beware and don’t get a disappointed.

## Features

- The Dark Knight Returns
- Licensed Board Game
- Number of players: 2+
- item package weight: 3.0 pounds

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B099LG5TQV |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #364,633 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #9,534 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Cryptozoic Entertainment |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (17) |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Educational Objective | Enhance strategic thinking, decision-making skills, and understanding of complex narratives |
| Estimated Playing Time | 60 Minutes |
| Genre | Wargame |
| Included Components | game |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 12 x 12 x 3 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 11.81"L x 11.81"W |
| Item Type Name | The Dark Knight Returns |
| Item Weight | 226 Grams |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Cryptozoic Entertainment |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1500.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.00 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CZE28944 |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 168 |
| Model Number | CZE-28944 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2+ |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Set Name | The Dark Knight Returns |
| Size | 23 x 27 inches |
| Subject Character | Batman |
| Theme | Comic |
| UPC | 814552028944 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

![Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - The Game - Base: Retail Version - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613pyLpnQFL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Easy Solo Game, Limited Replay-ability
*by T***A on June 17, 2022*

Not sure if playing as 2 player would be good, but as a solo game it’s ok. I wish each book was more different than the last. It may be considered easy by hardcore gamers but I think it’s a good idea to err on the side of easy as it is easier to add difficulty. I played some of the hard mode and rage quit over the swinginess. A game can be easy but fun and you can take chances while a game too difficult can sour you to the experience. Their are a couple rules added on to each book that are unnecessary. This will result in many forgetting rules as they go on. For example in book 2 when you add mutants to the board at the end of your turn you are supposed to add them to the clue spots of your choice or as close to those spots. You’ll forget this and this is one rule that shouldn’t even exist. Mind you that rules do pile on each book and for a solo game I think they are too many. At least too many that depend on the circumstance. This coupled with a not very good rule book can put some off. Played the solo book missions on hard, rules for this is online or in the deluxe version, and can see the cracks in the game. In the regular game I had goals completed and never took on a riot. In these missions goals are practically non existent and fighting is horrible. In the main game you have high health tracks to resist anything the mutant leader dishes out, in this you can see how his dice and powers make him ridiculous. You’re Batman but feel like Alfred donning the Batman outfit. This limits the replay ability of this game since raising the difficult results in the swingy-ness of the random elements exponentially becoming a problem. If you have never read the graphic novel please do so before playing. The animated 2 part movies are adequate but shouldn’t be watched before reading the graphic novel.

### ⭐ Not what is pictured!! Beware!!!
*by J***N on May 28, 2022*

This product is not the version with minis as pictured. It is the standard edition of the game. Beware and don’t get a disappointed.

### ⭐ False Advertising
*by P***Z on June 20, 2022*

I received the basic version of this game. Not the version clearly displayed in the photo.

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*Last updated: 2026-04-24*