BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES ADVENTURES - SHADOW OF THE BAT Launches on Kickstarter

Beloved Batman Characters and Storylines Debut as Part of IDW Games“ Miniatures-Driven Adventures Universal Game System Tabletop Brand

IDW GamesÂ (OTCQX: IDWM), in partnership withÂ Warner Bros. Consumer ProductsÂ andÂ DC, announced today thatÂ Batman: The Animated Series Adventures – Shadow of the BatÂ will launch onÂ KickstarterÂ on February 18, 2020. A miniatures-driven board game,Â Shadow of the BatÂ is part of theÂ Adventures Universal Game SystemÂ (AUGS), and is compatible with all otherÂ AUGSÂ products.Â Arkham Asylum, a full-sized expansion, will also launch on Kickstarter alongsideÂ Shadow of the Bat. BothÂ Shadow of the BatÂ andÂ Arkham AsylumÂ are expected to arrive to backers and in stores in Fall 2020.

Running off the AUGSÂ engine,Â Shadow of the BatÂ offers unrivaled flexibility and player choice. Players can take the role of any hero in their roster in the game“s 24 unique missions, all inspired by fan-favorite episodes. Likewise, even villains can be swapped out in every mission to change up the threats that players will face. InÂ Shadow of the Bat, 1-4 players will take to the streets as Batman, Batgirl, Robin, Commissioner Gordon, and Catwoman, each with their own unique character abilities, skills, and custom dice. And they“ll have to work together in order to take down the likes of Two-Face, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, The Riddler, Scarecrow, Man-Bat, The Joker, and Harley Quinn. As with otherÂ AUGSÂ games, villains can be controlled by the game itself for full co-op play, or by a 5th player.Â AUGS“Â modularity means that players can even create their own dream scenarios and teams, including bringing in elements from otherÂ AUGSÂ products.

Launching alongsideÂ Shadow of the BatÂ is theÂ Arkham AsylumÂ expansion, which will add 13 more missions to play through, and an all-new game mode: Clayface mode. InÂ Arkham AsylumÂ players will explore the halls of the infamous psychiatric hospital as they tangle with Clayface, Poison Ivy, Jervis Tetch, The Ventriloquist, Killer Croc, Maxie Zeus, Lock-Up, Clock King, Baby Doll, and Hugo Strange. In Clayface mode, each hero will be given a card that will indicate if they are who they appear to be, or if they“re actually Clayface in hiding. At any time, the Clayface player can reveal their true identity, transforming into the massive Clayface, and turn on their former friends!

Players will also have the option to expand their roster of heroes and villains with The New Batman AdventuresÂ character pack, containing Nightwing, Tim Drake as Robin, Calendar Girl, and Firefly. Story Packs forÂ Mask of the PhantasmÂ andÂ Mystery of the BatwomanÂ will also be available, adding new missions and characters”“The Phantasm and Bruce Wayne in plain clothes, and Batwoman and Bane, respectively”“that follow the films“ stories.

Anyone looking to try before they buy will be able toÂ play a digital demoÂ ofÂ Batman: The Animated Series Adventures – Shadow of the BatÂ through either Tabletopia or Tabletop Simulator. This demo contains 3 missions that follow The Joker-centric episodeÂ Joker“s Favor. For more information on the digital demos, please go toÂ IDWGames.com/BTASDemo

IDW Games is a leading publisher of licensed tabletop games. Publishing games such asÂ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures – City Fall,Â Metal Gear Solid The Board Game,Â Ghostbusters x MIB: Ecto-terrestrial Invasion, and numerousÂ Dragon Ball ZÂ titles, IDW Games aims to bring the highest quality production and gameplay to fans of beloved licenses.

TheÂ Adventures Universal Game SystemÂ (AUGS) is IDW Games“ flagship tabletop brand. An engine for multiple tabletop games, AUGS products are universally compatible with one another, and allow players the freedom to mix and match their games“ heroes, villains, and missions as they choose.

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