Batman is a themed board game based on the world of Gotham City, where players take on the roles of Batman or The Joker and race to complete their objectives. The game blends movement, card play and direct battles, creating a mix of strategy, chance and head-to-head moments. It’s firmly rooted in the late 1980s Batman era and feels very much of its time.
How to play
Players are assigned as either Batman or Joker characters and begin at their respective bases. On each turn, players roll the dice and move around the board in any direction, following the rules of the spaces they land on. Destination cards send players to secret hideouts, while power, direction and battle cards affect movement and encounters. Battles happen when Batman and Joker pieces meet, with both players rolling the dice to determine the winner. The aim is to reach your base, collect a destination card, travel to the hideout shown, and return to base first to win the game.
Why rent this game
This game is a good choice for families or collectors interested in classic licensed board games from the late 1980s. It combines simple movement with themed card play and character battles, making it more interactive than standard roll-and-move games. Renting Batman (1989) allows players to experience a vintage superhero board game without needing to own or store a rare licensed title, and it works well for fans of retro games and Batman history.
