# Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game – Villains

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: #1230
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.72 / 5
- **Designers**: Devin Low
- **Artists**: Devin Low
- **Publishers**: Upper Deck Entertainment
- **Categories**: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Semi-Cooperative Game

## Verdict
If you love Marvel and want to play as the bad guy, Legendary: Villains is a great pick! It's the classic deck-building we adore, but with a fresh and challenging twist.Addictive deck-building funGreat Marvel universe representationChallenging cooperative playPlaying as villains is awesome!Can get a bit repetitiveModerate language dependencyRequires hero adaptationFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Alright folks, ready to flip the script? In Legendary: Villains, we swap out the capes for the masks of Marvel's most notorious baddies, and the mission shifts: instead of saving the world, we're trying to take it over! Imagine Venom, Magneto, Loki, and other heavy-hitting villains teaming up (or not!) to take on the heroes we know and love, like the Avengers and Spider-Man's crew. The core mechanic remains that beloved deck-building we're all fans of, where you'll be powering up your deck with new cards to get stronger each round. It's got a cooperative feel, but with that hint of 'every man for himself' that makes things extra spicy. You and your friends (or just you, if you enjoy a solo challenge) need to work together to thwart the master villain's evil schemes and the heroes that pop up along the way. This is a standalone game, so you don't need any other Legendary titles to jump into the action. The language dependency is moderate, so having a reference sheet or translated cards might be helpful to keep the momentum going. If you're into Marvel, deck-building, and a good dose of strategic villainy, this one's for you!

## FAQ
### Is this game an expansion or a standalone title?
Legendary: Villains is a standalone game, meaning you don't need any other game from the Legendary series to play. It comes with everything you need!

### Can I play it solo?
Absolutely! The game has specific rules for solo play, allowing you to face Marvel's challenges as a lone villain.

### How complex is the game? Is it easy to learn?
The core deck-building mechanic is quite straightforward, but the interactions and strategies can become complex with the villains and schemes. The learning curve is moderate, especially if you've played other Legendary games before.

### Do I need to know English to play?
The language dependency is moderate. The cards have text, so having a translated reference sheet or translated cards can greatly help speed up the game and avoid confusion.

### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 1 to 5 players. The experience changes a bit depending on the number of people at the table, but the fun is guaranteed.

### What comes in the box?
The box contains everything needed to play: hero cards, villain cards, scheme cards, tokens, and a rulebook.

### Is it very similar to the original Legendary?
The central deck-building mechanic is the same, but the role reversal (playing as villains) and the new challenges offer a very different and refreshing perspective to the series.

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