Batman Role-Playing Game

The Batman Role-Playing Game is a role-playing game published by Mayfair Games in 1989.
Description.
The "Batman Role-Playing Game" is a superhero system, a version of the second edition "DC Heroes" rules abbreviated for novice players and focusing on Batman and Gotham City. In addition to game rules and game-mastering advice, it includes statistics for Batman and all his friends and enemies, and a description and map of Gotham City. There are two scenarios: an introductory solo and a full scenario for a group of players featuring the Joker.
Publication history.
The "Batman Role-Playing Game" was designed by Jack A. Barker, Greg Gorden, and Ray Winninger, and was published by Mayfair Games in 1989 as a 192-page book. The game, a simplified version of "DC Heroes", was released in 1989 to coincide with the "Batman" film. The second edition of the "DC Heroes" rules, published in 1989, incorporated material from the "Batman Role-Playing Game" and the "Superman Sourcebook". These materials also included rules for advantages, drawbacks, and gadgetry.
Reception.
Ken Cliffe reviewed "The Batman Role-Playing Game" for "White Wolf" #20, rating it 4 out of 5 overall, and stated that "Although there is no desperate need for the Batman RPG, the game still finds a niche in the game industry. I recommend it to all Batfans, whether you own DC Heroes [or] not."