# Marvel Villainous: We Are Venom ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2022 - **BGG Rating**: 7.4 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-2 - **Duration**: — - **Weight**: 3.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Prospero Hall - **Publishers**: Ravensburger AG - **Categories**: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy - **Mechanics**: Action Points, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you're a fan of Venom and the Villainous game style, this solo expansion is a must-have! It's a great pick for those wanting a quick game with a different villain.Venom is a unique villainFun solo expansionMore Marvel on your tableEasy to learnRequires the base gameHigh language dependencySingle villain focusFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Get ready to dive into the darker side of the Marvel universe with Marvel Villainous: We Are Venom! This solo expansion brings the iconic symbiote Venom to the Villainous lineup, allowing you to take control of this treacherous creature in its quest for victory. To win, Venom needs to achieve a merger with Spider-Man, a goal that's no easy feat when heroes like Silver Spider are ready to thwart its plans. Fortunately, Venom isn't alone; its symbiote allies are on hand to provide that extra boost! As in other games in the Villainous series, you'll use an action points system to make strategic moves, wisely manage your hand of cards, and explore Venom's unique powers. Each game promises to be different, thanks to the asymmetrical abilities that define the Villainous experience. Remember that this is an expansion pack, so you'll need a base game of Marvel Villainous to play. Oh, and brace yourself for an extra challenge: the game requires considerable card text, so make sure all players are comfortable with the language! ## How to Play Objective of the Game As Venom, your goal is to use Symbiote tokens to reduce the Strength of any Spider-Man Hero to 0. To achieve victory, you must satisfy two conditions: you must have more Venom Symbiote tokens on a Spider-Man Hero than that Hero's current Strength, and that Spider-Man Hero must be located in Venom's Domain. Note that a Spider-Man Hero is defined as any Hero with "Spider-Man" in their name. If multiple Spider-Man Heroes are in play, you only need to reduce the Strength of one of them to 0 to win. Preparation (Setup) To prepare your game as Venom, follow these steps: Place the Symbiote tokens with the Venom side facing up in a pile near your Domain. This pile is known as the Symbiote pool. Ensure all Symbiote tokens start with the Venom side facing up unless a card states otherwise. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção (regarding general board setup, player components, or starting hands). Fluxo do Jogo Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Ações e Como Jogar The core of your strategy involves managing Symbiote tokens. These tokens have two sides: the Venom side (showing a Symbiote bonded with Eddie Brock) and the Spider-Man side (showing a Symbiote bonded with Spider-Man). Using Symbiote Tokens Weakening Characters: When a Symbiote token is placed on a character with the Venom side facing up, it acts as a -1 Strength token. When that Hero is defeated or removed, the token returns to the Symbiote pool. Ally Recovery: If an Ally with a Symbiote token is defeated or used to resolve an Event, you may return the Symbiote token to the Symbiote pool instead of discarding the Ally. Placement: Cards such as Internal Struggle, You are Not Innocent, and Allies Lasher and Agony allow you to place Symbiote tokens directly on Heroes. Special Card Interactions Spider-Man Hero Mechanics: When Venom vanquishes any Spider-Man Hero, he relocates that Hero to any location in Venom's Domain. Scarlet Spider: This Hero may take up to four Venom Symbiote tokens from one Spider-Man Hero. The player who plays Scarlet Spider chooses how many tokens to move and from which Spider-Man Hero. Note that Spider-Man Symbiote tokens cannot be placed on Scarlet Spider. Symbiote Suit: This card functions differently based on its location. If played or relocated into Venom's Domain, it acts as an Effect and is discarded after its Ability is used. If played to any other Domain, it acts as a Hero; Symbiote tokens may be placed on it, which increases the Strength of the Event by 1. Fim de Jogo e Pontuação The game ends immediately when you successfully reduce a Spider-Man Hero's Strength to 0 using Symbiote tokens, provided that the Spider-Man Hero is currently in Venom's Domain. When a Spider-Man Symbiote token is placed on a Spider-Man Hero, it acts as a +1 Strength token, which you must overcome or change to win. Dicas para Vencer Manage your Symbiote pool: Use your Allies to hold Symbiote tokens; if they are defeated or used for an Event, you can return the tokens to the pool rather than losing the tokens entirely. Control the location: Since your victory condition requires the Spider-Man Hero to be in your Domain, prioritize using your Vanquish actions to relocate them to your Domain if they are elsewhere. Counter the Symbiote Suit: Be aware that the Symbiote Suit can flip tokens to the Spider-Man side (acting as +1 Strength). You must actively work to overcome or change these tokens to reach the 0 Strength requirement. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base Marvel Villainous game to play with this expansion? Yes, absolutely! Marvel Villainous: We Are Venom is an expansion and requires one of the base games from the Marvel Villainous line to be played. ### How many players can play with this expansion? This expansion focuses on a single villain, Venom, so it's designed for 1 player. However, you can add Venom to multiplayer games if you have the base game and other villains. ### Is the game difficult to learn? The core mechanics of the Villainous series are quite accessible. The basic rules are simple, but Venom's specific objectives and powers add strategic depth. ### Does the game have a lot of text on the cards? Yes, the game has a considerable language dependency. Venom's cards and objectives require a lot of reading, so it's recommended for those comfortable with English. ### Which heroes will I face playing as Venom? You will face iconic Marvel universe heroes who will try to thwart your plans, such as Silver Spider. ### How long does a solo game session last? A solo game session with Venom typically lasts between 20 to 40 minutes, depending on your familiarity with the mechanics and luck of the draw. ### Does this expansion add new components besides Venom? Yes, the expansion includes cards, tokens, and a villain board specific to Venom, as well as heroes that might appear to hinder you. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 15.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6765730&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 17.47 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4926053&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 17.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4261955&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 17.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4048116&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 19.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4861175&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 21.16 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6722185&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 22.91 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4385584&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 23.42 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4537029&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 24.53 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4266166&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 24.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4896344&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/42827/marvel-villainous-we-are-venom?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com