Watchmen Crossover Pack 4: Contents, Compatibility & Play FAQ

What you get and what you need

What is included in the Watchmen Crossover Pack 4?

The pack contains 31 game cards, 6 oversized Super Hero cards, and a rules booklet. The card mix covers Hidden Role Cards, Villainous Machinations Cards, Challenge Cards, and Mastermind Plot Cards, plus new main deck cards and new oversized Super Hero cards.

Can I play this on its own?

No. This is not a standalone product. It requires any DC Comics Deck-Building base game to play, so you need a base set before the Watchmen content can hit the table.

Which DC Deck-Building base games work with Crossover Pack 4?

The supplied compatibility list names DC Deck-Building Game, Heroes Unite, Forever Evil, Teen Titans, Rivals, Confrontations, Rebirth, and Dark Nights: Metal. If your base game is not on that list, treat compatibility as unconfirmed rather than assumed.

How many players can join, and how long does it run?

The pack is listed for 2 to 5 players, ages 15 and up, with a playing time of 30 to 45 minutes. Those figures describe the pack's intended range; your actual session length will depend on the base game you combine it with.

Watchmen Crossover Pack 4 at a glance

• DC Deck-Building Game Crossover Pack 4: Watchmen: Release Date: December 2015 Confirms this is an older expansion, useful when you are matching it to a base game you already own.

  

• DC Deck-Building Game Crossover Pack 4: Watchmen: Number of Players: 2 - 5 Sets the table-size expectation before you buy.
• DC Deck-Building Game Crossover Pack 4: Watchmen: For Ages: 15 and up The listed age range is the clearest guide for whether it suits your group.
• DC Deck-Building Game Crossover Pack 4: Watchmen: Playing Time: 30 - 45 minutes Helps you plan a session length around the base game you pair it with.
• DC Deck-Building Game Crossover Pack 4: Watchmen: Game Contents: 31 Game Cards, 6 Oversized Super Hero Cards, Rules Booklet Tells you exactly what arrives in the box so you can check nothing is missing.

How the Hidden Role mechanic works

What is the Hidden Role in this pack?

As in the original Watchmen story, one member of the team has their own ideas about how to solve the world's problems. The Villain works toward a secret plot while trying not to make that goal too obvious.

What do the Loyal players do?

Loyal players strive to overcome various challenges. The Villain can disguise their intentions by helping with those challenges too, which is what keeps the table guessing.

What happens if the Mastermind Plot is completed?

The supplied description states that should the Mastermind Plot become hatched, the Loyal players will have their work cut out for them. The pack does not spell out a separate scoring outcome in the supplied text, so read the rules booklet for the exact resolution.

Buying and table questions

Is this pack bigger than earlier Crossover Packs?

The product description calls it expanded content over previous Crossover Packs. It also adds Hidden Roles, Villainous Machinations, Challenge Cards, and Mastermind Plots alongside new main deck and oversized Super Hero cards.

Do I need the Watchmen comic to enjoy it?

No. The pack draws on the 1986 Watchmen story for its theme, but the supplied information does not require prior reading. Familiarity with the characters may add flavor, but the rules booklet is what teaches the mechanics.

What should I check when the pack arrives?

Confirm the 31 game cards, 6 oversized Super Hero cards, and rules booklet are all present. Since this is an expansion, also confirm you have a compatible base game on hand before planning a game night.