Board game expansion Atomic Mass Games Marvel Crisis Protocol Rival Panels — Battle for the Throne

Rival Panels — Battle for the Throne is an official expansion for Atomic Mass Games' Marvel: Crisis Protocol that introduces Rival Panels components to modify objectives and scoring in skirmish-style superhero battles. The expansion provides alternative scenario options that change how players gain victory points and interact with mission objectives, enabling fresh tactical choices without altering core rules. Compatible with existing Crisis Protocol playsets, it is designed to increase scenario variety and replayability for established tabletop groups.

Advantages

The expansion adds modular Rival Panel tiles and tokens that alter objectives and scoring conditions, creating diversified missions and strategic depth. Components are designed for easy integration with standard Crisis Protocol maps and mission cards, allowing quick setup and minimal rule overhead. By shifting objective priorities and victory conditions, Rival Panels encourage new approaches to deployment, movement, and target selection while maintaining balance with existing faction and unit rules.

Suitable for

• Players of Marvel: Crisis Protocol seeking more scenario variety
• Tabletop groups that want increased replayability in skirmish matches
• Experienced players aiming to test new tactics and objective-driven strategies
• Organizers of casual or competitive sessions who require quick-to-change mission parameters

Key specifications

• Contents: Rival Panel tiles and corresponding objective and scoring tokens
• Compatibility: Designed for use with Marvel: Crisis Protocol playsets and mission cards
• Material: Game-grade printed cardboard components and tokens suitable for repeated use
• Players: Intended for standard Crisis Protocol player counts (typically 2 players per skirmish; adaptable for team formats)
• Playtime impact: Varies by scenario; adds tactical variation without significantly extending session length

How to use

Integrate the Rival Panels components into an existing Crisis Protocol scenario by replacing or augmenting the scenario's standard objectives with the provided tiles and tokens. Follow the panel-specific setup instructions to place tiles on the map and apply modified scoring rules for the session. During play, reference the Rival Panel conditions to determine objective control and victory point allocation; all other core rules and character abilities remain in effect. The expansion is usable as a single-panel change or combined with multiple panels for compounded effects.

Usage recommendations

For balanced play, introduce one Rival Panel per match at first to assess its impact on strategy and playtime. Use matched team compositions or agreed point limits when testing panels in competitive settings. Store cardboard tiles and tokens flat and protect them from moisture to preserve print quality and edge durability.