Notes on Villainous (A Disney board game)

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Just some observations and thoughts on a recently released board game from Ravensberger- Disney's Villainous, and why it needs Gaston like right now c'moooon

[@BMask]

Think you've seen this video before? All is revealed at 7:46

[@Ghost_Mouse]

Crash Bandicoot in Smash Bros?

[@QuestionableObject]

What an absolute unit

[@thegoodmudkip3652]

Do a video on Phineas and Ferb. Pretty please?

[@bobsbrain397]

12:51 "We'll have six or seven" "Dogs?" "No Belle, GASTONS!"

[@Jacob-qr8pl]

Disney: Since the Marvel Villains are in the same universe, they share the heroes. Mickey's House of Mouse TV show: Excuse me!

[@superpippo93x]

Now I'm waiting for the Xehanort supplementary package. His "personal table" is actually a whole Monopoly board.

[@aidanklobuchar1798]

"What's your pLan?" "Well first, we need to enact some body possession. And then make some copies of myself. Then we'll throw in some time-travel. And why not some Inception stuff for fun? Wait, where are you going! Come back! X-BLADE!!!!!"

[@lazyhammerwieldingpenguin2247]

It's all about getting the "nort a boy" card.

[@TeryJones]

I'd much prefer a more simple Riku/Ansem deck, have it be a cross between Hera and Ratigan with the simple goal of opening the Door to Darkness.

[@kayaplaaya9875]

@@aidanklobuchar1798 it could technically work if his plan was “get 12 people on my side for the clash to get the Xblade“, with the twist being only having a few allies he can get through his own deck, while getting the rest by taking over other villians heroes

[@madgizmo2212]

*whistles casually having played the fanmade Ansem board*

[@rougeblackborn]

I swear every five seconds of watching this video my friend and I were going "ooh that's neat". Then we started discussing what a Gaston deck would entail (put Maurice in the asylum, gather a mob, etc) and I have to admit he probably had the funnier idea of "collect enough lines to sing the Gaston song for a bonus".

[@natecastro3019]

gaston is coming February 28th

[@lazyhammerwieldingpenguin2247]

Once again I am reminded that I am the only person on earth who genuinely likes bowler hat guy.

[@averagefez]

You poor soul

[@Zeeyyad]

Goop deserved better

[@Patrice333]

I like him too :/

[@BrentStarling]

Saw this comment, had to say I love him too. And whaddya know, I have that Dedede picture saved on my phone. Glad to know there’s someone else out there.

[@milkfish1605]

You’ve summoned bowler hat guy stans everywhere. Thank you

[@ZachPincince]

I absolutely LOVE Villainous and there's now even an online competitive scene for it which has brought this game to a whole other level of awesomeness 🙌

[@indigoolantern5669]

Please link!

[@Digolgrin]

Seconded!

[@BrianScottDrumsTV]

@@indigoolantern5669 discord.gg/RRB2hFZh

[@BrianScottDrumsTV]

@@Digolgrin discord.gg/RRB2hFZh

[@0why]

B-mask's reason for making this video: Give me new F(r)iends to play with

[@thegoodmudkip3652]

Personally, I'd be all for an expansion pack based on Disney cartoon shows like Gravity Falls and Phineas and Ferb. It'd be fun to play as Dr Drakken, Dr Doofenshmirtz, Bill Cipher and other villains from Disney's TV lineup.

[@MrSkerpentine]

I know I’m late, but there actually is a homebrewing community of people making custom villains, and Bill Cipher & Dr. Doofenshmirtz have been made. I’ve even seen some people make custom mover pieces for them and sell them on Etsy! (They’re also included in the Complete Villainous game by notmydance on the TableTop Simulator Workshop)

[@lastflunky]

I only just found out about this game but I 100% agree that Rourke, Frollo and Gaston need to be in it.

[@njrk97]

i am earnestly surprised Gaston and Frollo are not considering they are part of the golden age disney movies.

[@Zach3423]

They are adding gaston in the upcoming expansion

[@alisonthomasvfxcg]

@@Zach3423 yup it is Gaston, Lady Tremaine and The Horned King XD

[@stephanberger3476]

In the meantime, Gaston is in and he's awesome and easy to win with 😎 Frollo is on my wishlist, too.

[@MrSkerpentine]

Hunchback of Notre Dame has basically become the Mother 3 of Disney film history lol

[@eGambill]

Finally Gaston is coming in the next expansion. Despicable plots!

[@jesuslomeligarza9329]

2:32 Well guess what? Horned King is a playable villain in the upcoming expansion "Despicable Plots"

[@ericemanwu]

If doc facilier is your favorite, you should do a video on princess and the frog.

[@JarJarBinks4ever]

If they add Flintheart Glomgold or Magica deSpell I'll buy it

[@thekrakenexperiment280]

That would be so cool! While I'd be cool with using the reboot, I'd rather them do their classic comic designs, similar to what they did with Pete.

[@JarJarBinks4ever]

@@thekrakenexperiment280 Yeah, Barks/Rosa canon only. That or 80's Ducktales which is close enough.

[@stephanberger3476]

@@JarJarBinks4ever the reboot respects Barks (and Rosa) very much!

[@MrSkerpentine]

There’s a custom homebrew villain of Glomgold out there (mainly for digital play in Tabletop Simulator, but there’s nothing stopping you from finding the files they use and printing them out yourself!)

[@disneyvillainsfan1666]

Don't worry, Gaston, Lady Tremaine, and The Horned King will be in the next expansion called Despicable Plots.

[@clawz161]

I LOVE this game, the problem is it suffers from "Friends saying it looks too complicated" syndrome.

[@jesternario]

The bowler hat guy wasn’t the villain of Meet the Robinsons. The hat was. It’d be interesting to see it in the game with a take over mechanic, where you can control other characters to get them to do your bidding, like it does in the film.

[@MrBosch3]

Casual doesn't grok Facillier. Bet he plays with 5 cards too.

[@tanjastjepanovic3696]

I still wanna play as him

[@fanb1536]

That's it, now I want Bowler Hat Guy in, mostly because you said you didn't. You brought this upon yourself.

[@adamwasp2717]

Ayyyyyy I made it in the vid

[@BMask]

You legit made this vid better, and my experience with the game better, so thank you!

[@mistergremm735]

this should be PINNED!

[@FlamezOfGamez]

I was hoping you’d do more board game videos! Technically, this counts!

[@xmegami5511]

Speaking of Disney villains, I was curious if you've heard of a little Japan-exclusive gacha game called Twisted Wonderland. Gameplay isn't the deepest thing, but the character designs and story are a hoot. Mostly thanks to those elements being done by Yana Toboso. You can tell she has an appreciation for the classic Disney villains while still trying her own thing out.

[@spinballwhizzkids]

One of the best board game reviews I have seen and as a big fan of villainous, it's nice to see someone who shares the same positive views. I actually think you should do some more content relevant board game reviews :)

[@hydrangea2969]

Jeez those cards are super pretty. I would probably consider getting this for its aesthetics alone, but I'm not that into Disney anymore. And no Gaston??? Inexcusable. I never know what to expect from this channel, but I love the enthusiasm no matter what the subject is.

[@Clockehwork]

Holy hell that is the most stylish and mechanically innovative board game I think I've ever seen. I am absolutely sold

[@HonkDinkRatTurd]

It didn't come with Gaston at launch? Gross! Can't wait to see what you've got to say :)

[@jackbiesty3729]

Well he's coming soon

[@chesscakee]

He is out now

[@El_Omar2203]

What surprised me is that the starter pack basically has the 6 most marketable Disney villains, but instead of Scar we got Prince John.

[@vicenteortegarubilar9418]

I can not wait for the movie adaptation (that will probably never happen, but I still can dream) also glad that this video is back

[@madadeys7428]

When B-Mask talks about a random Disney board game

[@TeryJones]

I think what I love most about Villainous is how it's pretty much a modern fighting game in table top form. Playing this I immediately recall my experiences with games like Killer Instinct 2013, Skullgirls and hell even Smash Bros, games with playable characters that have very specific tool kits and utility, each a unique means of achieving victory. And sure enough with its focus on villain personality and quirks this table top game ends up scratching that fighting game itch. 1:52 - Also holy shit I think I just reached enlightenment from that one joke XDXDXDXDXD

[@bbletsplays1130]

Bowler Hat Guy could actually be a unique objective having to go between the past and the future to ensure the Hat rules the world

[@lastflunky]

What if Dorris was the villain and her objective was manipulating Blower Hat Guy to get to her goal.

[@QuinnMiller]

The twist in the middle where we find out I've already seen this video blew my mind

[@stephenluque5821]

This wasn’t expected at all, and I love it! I’ve been playing the game for a long while now and making customs for it; and I agree with every positive and negative aspect made.

[@republiccommando1463]

As a massive tabletop fan, villainous surprised me. I’m a huge Disney fan but I’ve been hesitant of the potential for a true board game based on this way because of what you were saying with Disney’s track record of simplistic kid games. This game has so much depth and feels like a true card game with layers of strategy. Seeing this have somewhat of a competitive scene is when this clicked that not only am I having a blast with this game, but it does have an element to where I have brought this over to play with friends who are big into tcg’s and other games and they too have loved it. Even after we’re done playing we created a tier list with reasonings as to who our mains are and different state they options for not only play the different characters, but also how to fate opponents effectively. Since villainous Disney has made other games such as the haunted mansion one as well as a big thunder mountain game and both are also very fun.

[@ThyDungeonman2]

Dreams do come true! You wanted Gaston? YOU GOT GASTON, BABY!!! Despicable Plots, available Feb 28th ^_^

[@gderek18]

I've been eyeing this game for a year now and seeing this video makes me want it even more.

[@hellraiser338]

7:19 Lol, that's the exact effect this game had on me. Normally I'd ignore board games that would take more than 5 minutes to figure out but now I'm playing stuff like Root, Everdell, or Gloomhaven.

[@Radi_vvanker]

This was a fun watch and the art/designs look really great!

[@henryapplebottom7231]

I like it. That 4d chess of what you want/need and how close everyone else is.

[@heartnet40]

Welp. Guess I'm buying this for my family on Christmas, thanks B.

[@Mockingdragon]

What I love about Villainous is that it allows me to choose my level of complexity. Not difficulty, necessarily, but some of the villain choices have much more moving parts and special rules than others do. Many of my friends have more experience with complicated board games than I do, and they can enjoy getting into the nitty-gritty of those characters while I avoid them and play the more straightforward ones, and we all play the same game. That's a really special thing

[@ShendoPeach]

'just to eliminate the need for a horned king deck' *despicable plots expansion has entered the chat*

[@rotomfan63]

One thing i love about games like this where there are a ton of playable characters but there are still basic roles is making up you're own idea for character sets, heck i have a ton from media i enjoy, none of which is Disney, but i feel like it'd still be cool to make decks of. Spamton is yes, a massive meme character, but the way both of his plans fold out in their of the routes in the game he's one could very easily be made into a deck for this game, not to mention how Flowey could also work for this, but to be fair i only use those examples first cause idk how many of the other characters who could fit this i like y'all would actually know about

[@TheRauzKindred]

Thankfully the newer ones of the normal villainous sets (not the marvel ones) have been getting a lot more clean and concise while still adding new twists to keep all the character options interesting and unique from one another.

[@tiberiusfemur374]

Was curious about the game before watching your video. Afterwards, couldn't wait to try it out. My sister got me the base game for Christmas and I getting an expansion today. A great piece of villain-based media that is actually about the villian. Not to mention one of if not the only way we'll ever be able to play as the villian in a Disney game.

[@dj6208]

Wasn’t expecting this , but enjoyed it . Great vid !

[@Deadponygaming]

Damnit B- Mask! Why you showing me cool things that I can't afford!

[@alittledeath2817]

More like: why are you showing us cool things that aren't available anywhere

[@MagusNegi6344]

2:38 - Horned King has just been released and guess who's in his fate deck...

[@maxcasteel2141]

This is adorable, love you B-mask

[@alisonthomasvfxcg]

I just enjoy you saying that you liked having the black cauldron being the thing to put all the power in in order to eliminate a potential of having a Horned King deck. Despicable Plots is out now and Gaston. Lady Tremaine and you guessed it the Horned King are all playable characters now. It just made me laugh after realising that it is now a thing. :)

[@77madman]

Scar's goal is literally just mass murder, and I love him for it

[@ConnerPlays]

My friends and I have been playing this a lot over quarantine through Tabletop Simulator, and surprisingly, whoever made the workshop mod of Villainous added a bunch of custom villains, including every one of them that you wanted added

[@Hazelduff]

I saw this in a nerd store once and began crying. Not because I couldn't afford it, but because all of my friends that I can play it with don't live close enough to do so.

[@bbabamzel8238]

I'm big on board games, and I really enjoyed your video. I actually think it was put together much better than a lot of reviews from board game centric channels. Unfortunately small KZbin community for that sort of thing. Great video! You should try Santorini if you're looking for a simple, good time with depth to be found after you've figured out the rules.

[@blackjoker502dbz]

Great video B-mask

[@joyahorrorshow]

i would love to see more videos about board games because i think it could be interesting but this video really was mostly based on how the game mimics the character's movie arcs. never the less, I urge you to check out a game named "Red Dragon Inn" it is pretty much the exact same concept even having similar character board designs but the characters are classical fantasy archetypes instead of anything preestablished and the game design is REALLY tight making for a fairly balanced and consistently hectic and laugh-inducing experience that relies on communication and has TONS of different characters with their own creative game mechanics, the endpoint is more uniform tho being to make the other players either go broke or have their intoxication and vitality counters meet in the middle although there are some unique win conditions among the expansion sets. it's great fun (and if you own Tabletop Simulator on steam, the game along with ALL expansion sets are free through the workshop)

[@TheOnlyObserver98]

What a coincidence. I was looking at this only a few days ago. Haven't had the chance to research it too deeply so this video was very helpful.

[@jackbiesty3729]

Great vid. Glad I already watched it.

[@XIIIthProductions]

I WAS going to make a constructive comment about the strengths and weaknesses of the game but I absolutely lost it at the Gaston joke.

[@aaronsarchive82]

Just to set the record straight, some of us choose to remember Gurgi.

[@BMask]

Lmao I am very sure the record holder is looking at you and nodding thoughtfully about your plight

[@boomfanfic-a-latta8996]

Playing Villainous with my family is always a fun time

[@HobGungan]

You technically CAN have more than 4 cards in hand, you just start with 4 and at end step only draw up to 4 if you have less than 4. Jafar's Scarab Pendant notwithstanding.

[@shawnc292]

as a "Board game nerd," you nailed it! villainous while not being my favorite game or one I would want to play is SUPURB it's the only time I have heard my family ASK to play a board game. The fact the production quality is top-notch and the complexity shows the depth non-hasbro board games can bring. The top end gateway game for people who "don't like board games but love Disney"

[@TheDeTocquville]

As a minor board game nerd I have heard Villainous mentioned (mostly good press when it first came out and then nothing) but this is the first time I have ever been interested in it. I think the negative view by the hardcore comes more from the fact the game is just old enough to have been played to death and the honeymoon has soured for those who were too enthused. It happens a lot in the board game community.

[@BMask]

Pretty enlightening perspective, thanks! I can definitely see why and how that would be the case from a couple of the posts I saw.

[@tabletopsauce3211]

I'm a board game geek and I thought your review was awesome. Thanks!

[@constructivecriticism2568]

Personally I’d categorize this under “things I didn’t ask for, nor did I know I wanted.”

[@KevShaw808]

Just played as Lady Tremane against Horned King, Gaston, Gaston, and Gaston. I really enjoy how Tremane played, even though I lost.

[@ThePoetryNinja]

In case you weren't aware, the game was designed with careful attention to detail in gameplay by taking complex strategy from Trading Card Games like Magic the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh. There's also a new expansion coming out at the end of February here in the States containing The Horned King, Lady Tremaine, and everyone's most requested villain for this game Gaston.

[@thegamingpizzahud4679]

What about Negaduck, David Xanatos, and Bill Cipher.

[@Borti_Ovi]

0:12 Bummer... Board games is a great but incredibly niche topic to talk about. Out of all channels that talk about this topic, Cinemassacre’s Board James is the only one I had some investment in (as a viewer). Unfortunately, he stopped the series long ago...

[@njrk97]

Shut up and Sit down is one i tend to go to for Board game reviews.

[@schmuckmcgee7294]

Dunno if you saw this, but someone mocked up what Clockwerk would play like in Villainous. It’s got some pretty neat ideas. You can even print out the cards and play it yourself if you have the proper materials.

[@legoferrari14]

Hopefully they will continue to expand this game, not just with classic Animated Disney villains, but also with villains from other Disney content; such as Live-Action villains (E.g. CLU 2.0 from Tron Legacy and Lord Cutler Beckett from PotC), Villains from the Pixar movies (e.g. Syndrome from The Incredibles and AUTO From Wall-E), and hell even villains from the Disney videogames (e.g. Xehanort from Kingdom Hearts). Thankfully this game's already got a decent Homebrew community forming, trying out these character ideas and more.

[@oscarjeans4119]

I thought I would come back and mention I bought this based purley on this video. My GF loved it and we play it regually. Thanks!

[@knights_alchemy4771]

I really loved this video

[@LennyKaosium]

LOVED this video. Thanks

[@HipHopBandicoot]

After purchasing the base game on a whim, my sister and I immediately purchased all the expansions. It was a really well made and fun translation of these movies into a board game. The adaptation of the lore really makes some engaging House of Mouse esq madness. I highly recommend it.

[@EJSmith145]

LOVE this game!! Ive played as Yzma every time since we got her :)

[@dragon1130]

I've seen this game at the store and was interested in getting it. Now I think it'll be worth getting at least one of the expansion sets.

[@Researcher_Ryan]

My girlfriend and I also got the base game on an impulse purchase. I got it for her as her Birthday gift exactly a year ago. We've played it a lot and had so much fun! We're dying for another expansion to the Disney verse but have yet to pick up Marvel. Admittedly the barrier to entry is really high in terms of knowing how to play. We played that you have to defeat the heroes in a certain order when on a location for maybe 3 months before reading the rules again to clarify. Now we're pros at the game and have a blast every time!

[@sadlytemporary4143]

Nah, I like board games, and I liked this video. I also am one of those players who likes good flavor in their games, so your emphasis on how good the game mechanics are at emulating the villains personality and methods is really intriguing.

[@oscarjeans4119]

Perfect timing! this will make an amazing gift for my GF!

[@TH3L33TF0X]

Imagine how complicated it would be if they made an Xehanort board

[@cjtx6362]

I noticed that Maui Mallard music near the end. What are the chances that we get a retrospective on games that feature Donald Duck's Hero Personas? PK Out of the Shadows, Cold Shadow, Quack Shot, etc?

[@HootingLance]

I've seen the game a million times in stores, and because of you I've just bought a copy. I'm both annoyed and very grateful

[@deusexmachina3047]

Hey, you called a few of the new Villains! Also, I agree Dr. Facilier is The Best and Madam Mim is Cool.

[@doomeddoomer2896]

Ill probably get this now, good recommendation

[@JMDurden]

It's the same - but twice!

[@El_Omar2203]

Bought myself Evil Comes Prepared (because the starting set was unavailable, also the 3 villains in there are some of my favorites) Can't wait to play the game for the first time.

[@BMask]

Good stuff! I'm quite fond of that pack, Scar's a neat change of playstyle.

[@willprice8883]

Well, you've done it. Both getting me to buy a boardgame when I have little to no interest in them and a Gaston set being released. Good job B-mask

[@tortellini_dagoat]

if only he knew the horned king would get a deck

[@BowlerHatMan]

I have to know, has B played Lorcana?

[@sackfu7952]

So, i wonder how long it will take to get packs based on villains from popular Disney cartoon shows like Dr. Darkken, Doofenshmirtz, Emperor Belos, and if that happens, what their respective gimmicks would be.

[@skye1346]

I know you said not to expect more board game videos but the joke at 1:52 makes me curious how you'd feel about the official board game version of Almost Got Him, which is a mix of poker and character roleplay where the real objective is to find which player is the hidden Batman for that game.

[@lescobar195]

You're getting your wish. A brand new Villainous expansion will be released tomorrow, and it features Gaston. Lady Tremaine and the Horned King will also be included in this expansion.

[@OhNoBohNo]

*Cruella de Vil objective: Defeat all 101 Dalmations one by one!* Cruella de Vil: *screaming* 9:56 oops, well, i suppose thats more reasonable...

[@Mattsmindmeld]

Gaston is coming! I love playing Villainous, Side note Helas objective is a combination of Soul and Allies but you need to have collected at least 1 Soul Mark.

[@BMask]

So I have to have 8 of either souls or allies, or a mix of both, but at least one of those must be a soul mark?

[@Mattsmindmeld]

@@BMask you need to have a combination of the two that equals eight. So you could do 1 Soul and 7 allies, 2 souls and 6 allies and so on the only requirement is at least one of those has to be a soul Mark. So you could do 8 soul marks but not 8 allies.

[@BMask]

@@Mattsmindmeld Thanks for clearing that up. I still think it's a very convoluted rule with sus wording but it's good to know how to actually use now!

[@Mattsmindmeld]

@@BMask No problem! I would agree the rules are a bit confusing. I definitely prefer regular Villainous.

[@FierceyKun]

Edgar Balthazar, The Phantom Blot, The Coachman/Honest John & Gideon please

[@mguymario]

This is very good might buy tabletop sim and tabletop playground (some friends play one and some play the other) and play this with my online friends EDIT: Just watched the entire video and thought of a fun way to play this. The crossover ruleset AKA The Disney Infinity ruleset. Basically, you take both the Disney and the Marvel sets and play with them at the same time including the rules that would normally only be used when playing one and not the other like taking other characters on boards that are not their own.

[@schmuckmcgee7294]

Hey, they’re adding Madam Mim! With Pixar Villains!

[@splendidwolf442]

Personally I think that there is a lot of player interaction in the game. While you are focused on your own goal, you also have to be very observant of how others are progressing, and know when the perfect time to fate them is.

[@andreworders7305]

are the different objectives for all the playable characters balanced so that none are easier then others?