Villainous: Despicable Plots (ENG) - Board game

Villainous: Despicable Plots

New despicable schemes unfold: play as Gaston, Lady Tremaine, or The Horned King in this standalone expansion full of thematic objectives and challenging interactions.

Key Features:

• Stand-alone expansion set: Despicable Plots can be played on its own, but also mixed with previous Villainous sets.

• Three unique villains: Gaston (Beauty and the Beast), Lady Tremaine (Cinderella), and The Horned King (The Black Cauldron), each with their own realm board, deck, and signature win condition.

• Thematic goals & challenges: Gaston must remove all obstacle tokens to woo Belle, Lady Tremaine must marry one of her daughters (Anastasia or Drizella) to the Prince, The Horned King must place Cauldron Born in every realm using the Black Cauldron.

• New mechanics: Lady Tremaine has trap tokens to lock Heroes, The Horned King uses the Relic Black Cauldron tile, Gaston uses obstacle tokens.

• Strong interaction via Fate cards: Opponents’ Fate cards can significantly disrupt your plans, increasing tension and strategic depth.

• Variation in difficulty and playstyle: The three villains vary in how they play.

• Playtime, players & age: Designed for 2-3 players, age 10+, playing time around 40-60 minutes.

Why Choose Villainous: Despicable Plots?

Despicable Plots enriches the Villainous line with new villains, flavorful objectives, and mechanics that make each game feel distinct. Its thematic depth and token variety add layers of strategy, even as some villains demand more patience and nuanced play. A solid pick for fans wanting fresh challenges or those looking to build on their Villainous collection.