The Arkham Case Files

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A podcast about the Batman Miniatures Game. Where the inmates run the Asylum.

Darren Mekwinski


    • Jun 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 35 EPISODES


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    Return to Arkham - BMG in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 58:00


    Jason, Chris, Ian & Darren are back after an extended break to tall about the Batman Miniatures Game. Darren reflects on this year's UK Games Expo and we talk generally about where we are with the game

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    Batman 3rd edition: Road to Renegade

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 68:30


    Join Darren, Jason. Ian and Chris in the latest episode of the case files. Jason and Chris talk about their preparation for the event at Renegade and discusses his growing local community. Finally we remember the man who introduced a new generation to the Dark Knight with his iconic portrayal in the animated series. RIP Kevin Conroy.

    Batman 3rd edition: Batman Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 40:52


    In this episode we look at the 10th Anniversary Batman and Robin and the Riddler models from 'The Batman' film. Don't forget you can also get a 10% discount on BMG tokens at www.btt-store.com using code IMAREJECT.

    Batman 3rd edition: Two Face crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 51:37


    In this episode Chris, Darren, Ian and Jason look at Gotham's former District Attorney, the Duke of Duality himself, Harvey Dent aka Two Face. We look at the options for leading the crew and how to play the deck focusing on the two faces of Justice. Don't forget you can also get a 10% discount on BMG tokens at www.btt-store.com using code IMAREJECT.

    Batman 3rd edition: Court of Owls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 52:43


    In this episode Jason. Chris and Darren look at the enigmatic Court of Owls and see how a new player can make the most of the shadowy rulers of Gotham. Jason also talks about the new TTS League and new rules which which are being playtested. Don't forget you can also get a 10% discount on BMG tokens at www.btt-store.com using code IMAREJECT.

    The Return to Arkham: Batman Miniatures Game 3rd edition 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 48:39


    After an extended break Ian. Jason and Chris return to give you an update on what they have been doing in the Batman Miniatures game recently and discuss the events they attended at Spring Renegade and Adepticon. Don't forget you can also get a 10% discount on BMG tokens at www.btt-store.com using code IMAREJECT.

    Batman 3rd edition: The Penguin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 52:03


    In this episode the inmates look at the wily old bird Oswald Cobblepot aka the Penguin. They also discuss 200 point lists in the run up to the three day tournament at Renegade.

    Batman 3rd edition: The League of Assassins crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 57:05


    In this episode Darren, Jason, Ian and Chris look at one of the Dark Knight's greatest opponents, the Demons Head, Ra's Al Ghul and his acolytes in the League of Assassins. We discuss the different options available and how the theme of the crew is matched in their objective deck.

    Batman 3rd edition: The Organized Crime crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 50:26


    In this episode Darren, Jason, Ian and Chris look at the seedy underbelly of Gotham city and discuss their picks to be top boss. They look at whether you can use a sidekick to lead the crew and some of the key Henchmen and Free Agents to look after business on the table

    Batman 3rd edition: The Riddler crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 33:40


    In this episode Darren, Jason, Ian and Chris look at the enigmatic Riddle crew. Who are they key pieces needed to unlock the puzzle of this crew? What are the strategies to confound your opponent.

    Batman 3rd edition: The Joker crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 37:39


    In this episode Darren, Jason, Ian and Chris talk about Batman's iconic nemesis, the Clown Prince of Crime himself. We look at how the crew plays, which leader options are available and some of the key models you might want to consider trying.

    Batman 3rd edition: The Batman crew part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 22:45


    In the second part of our look at the Batman crew we talk about the options available for other characters to lead the crew and how it changes the way we build crews and play the game. We had some issues with recording this episode so the sound quality isn't what we wanted it to be and we lost some content but we think there is still enough for you to enjoy.

    Batman 3rd edition: The Batman Crew part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 38:29


    In the first episode of our new crew discussions the Arkham inmates talk about Batman crews led by the Dark Knight himself. We take a general look at how the crew plays, which version of Batman you take and the models we choose to support him

    The Arkham Case Files: A new beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 69:05


    Darren, Jason, Ian and Chris introduce a preview of the new look Arkham Case Files. We talk about the future of the podcast, chat through Knights recent releases and answer community questions from the Arkham Rejects discord channel.

    Batman 3rd edition: Court of Owls part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 88:24


    In the second part of our Court of owls review Darren, Jason, Chris and Ian look at the new releases this month including the Court of Owls. We also look at the updates to the existing Court models.

    Batman 3rd edition: Court of Owls part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 112:40


    In the first episode of season 3 Darren, Jason and Ian are joined by Chris to look at the new Court of Owls deck. They look at the new releases and talk about the highs and lows of the year since 3rd edition was released.

    Batman 3rd edition: Two Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 76:42


    In this episode Darren, Jason and Ian discuss the new Harvey Dent aka Two Face crew. We look at the new models and crew deck as well as the crew being split away from the rest of the Organised Crime faction. Jason then gets very excited because Tim Drake has finally been previewed.

    Batman 3rd edition: Speedsters and Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 87:43


    In a change from our usual content Jason and Ian talk about rules for Magic and Speedsters which have been adapted from 2nd edition. They alao look at recent games on TTS. Finally we look at the Black Friday exclusive and review the Grim Knight

    Batman 3rd edition: Big Bang Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 90:01


    Darren, Jason and Ian discuss the new Big Bang Theory boxed set for BMG. They also talk about the long awaited Condiment King and the new version of Calendar Man. They round it off with details of the ongoing TTS league leading up to the finals.

    Batman 3rd edition: Riddler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 82:52


    In this episode Darren, Jason and Ian talk about the new deck for Riddle and how it plays in 3rd edition. Jason also introduces the next TTS League

    Batman 3rd edition: Soldiers of Fortune & pre-game part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 116:39


    After a break in June and July the inmates are back with a new episode with the second half of their look at the pre game. They then talk about the Bane/Soldiers of Fortune objective deck and review the new free agent releases before Jason tries to convince us Man Bat is now good?! They end with a more detailed look at the new Deathstroke.

    Batman 3rd edition: pre-game part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 72:14


    In this episode Darren, Jason and Ian take a brief look at this month's new releases and the final results of the Arkham Rejects TTS League. They finish off with the first half of a two part look at the pre game sequence including how the different deployment types influence crew selection.

    Batman 3rd edition: Tabletop Simulator

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 41:35


    In this shorter than usual episode Darren, Jason and Ian talk about the ongoing Tabletop Simulator league as a way of playing Batman during the ongoing lock downs. Jason and Ian talk about the lists they run and some of their game highlights. Please find below a link to the TTS module on Steam. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2029619488

    Batman 3rd edition: League of Assassins and Birds of Prey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 169:42


    In this episode the Arkham inmates talk about the new decks for League of Assassins and Bird of Prey. We look at each of the cards and see how it plays as well as does it capture the feel of the crew. Weopen the episode with a special thank you to everyone helping to look after others in these trying times and give them applause recorded live from Clap for the NHS. Listen to the end for Jason and Ian's reactions to hearing it live on while we recorded.

    Batman 3rd edition: Batman and Joker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 151:27


    In the second episode of Season 2 Darren, Jason and Ian review the objective decks for The Joker and Batman. They talk about the cards available and how they would use them to build a deck alongside their crews. They also look at which general objectives they use to support the decks. This is an invaluable look into this new feature of 3rd edition Batman.

    Introduction to Batman Miniatures Game 3rd edition.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 75:03


    We are back with season 2 of the Arkham Case Files talking about the new 3rd edition of the Batman Miniatures Game. Darren and Jason are joined by Ian and they talk about initial impressions, their first few games and focus on the new pre-game sequence. Finally they talk about the winners and loses of the switch to the new rules.

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    December 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 99:02


    In the last episode of this year Darren talks to Jason about Renegade, the biggest BMG tournament held in the US this year. They bid farewell to 2nd edition and talk more about the new upcoming 3rd edition of the game.

    November 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 102:44


    After a break for October Jason and Darren are back talking about their latest tournaments and Jason 's preparations for Renegade. With the announcement of 3rd edition they also talk about what we have heard so far and hopes for the new edition.

    September 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 146:52


    In this episode Darren and Jason are joined by Cookie as he talks about his recent tournament results. They also talk about League of Assassins and their plans for Renegade and Batman Forever events.

    August 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 130:09


    In this episode Darren and Jason talk about the latest tournament Jason played in and finish their review of the Batmatch scenarios. They also continue their series looking at crews by talking about how to play with and against Kobra.

    July 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 98:13


    In this episode Darren and Jason introduce the first in a series of discussions focusing on how to play with and against specific crews. They start with Gotham City Sirens. They also look at the first five tournament scenarios contained in Batmatch.

    June 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 93:40


    In this episode Darren, Nathan and Jason look at choosing objectives, setting up a table and how to build a community. We also meet the fourth Arkham inmate - Babyface!

    May 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 124:40


    Episode 2 of the Arkham Case Files, a BMG podcast. Jason and Darren talk about the crews they ran at their latest tournaments in the UK and US and how they both did.

    March 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 120:28


    Episode 1 of the Arkham Case Files, a new BMG podcast. In this episode Darren and Nathan talk about crew lists for their first tournament of 2019 and how they did. They also talk about plans for future lists.

    January 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 7:48


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