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Valor & Villainy: Minions of Mordak

Skybound Tabletop · Board game · 2020
— Ludopedia
7.5 BoardGameGeek
2–6 · best 4
90–150 min
Weight 2.3/5
Year 2020
Minimum age 12+
Buy · from US$ 45.15
— rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BoardGameGeek
Buy · from US$ 45.15
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fans of RPGs and asymmetric games will love Valor & Villainy: Minions of Mordak. It's chaotic, funny, and packed with strategy.

Highlights
  • Satisfying character progression
  • Hilarious and immersive theme
  • Well-balanced asymmetric mechanics
  • Modular board boosts replayability
Keep in mind
  • Can be complex for beginners
  • Long playtime (90-150 min)
  • One player must enjoy being the villain
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Valor & Villainy: Minions of Mordak is an asymmetric board game for 2-6 players, where one takes on the role of the villain Mordak, a hilariously evil wizard, while the others form the 'Order Without Borders,' trying to stop his plans for domination. The game blends RPG, strategy, and a fantastical theme full of humor. Heroes explore a modular board, find treasures, and gain experience points to level up, while Mordak plays dirty, setting traps and gaining power in the shadows. The game culminates in an epic showdown, where only the better-prepared side wins. Perfect for those who love immersive narratives and asymmetric mechanics that ensure unique and twist-filled games.

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

5 videos

In English

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 OK

Soundtrack

Ambience suggested by Melodice

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Action Points Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hand Management Modular Board Role Playing Team-Based Game Variable Phase Order Variable Player Powers

Categories

Adventure Dice Exploration Fantasy Fighting Medieval

Families

Components: Game Trayz Inside Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Players: One versus Many
Publisher Skybound Tabletop
Designer James Van Niekerk
Artist James Van Niekerk

Community

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2,457owners
296wishlist
26want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can play?
2-6 players (1 villain and 1-5 heroes).
How long does a game take?
Between 90 and 150 minutes, depending on player count and strategies.
Is it hard to learn?
Moderate learning curve, but the manual and theme help with immersion.
Does the villain need an experienced player?
Not necessarily, but the villain has more rules, so someone familiar helps.
Is there language dependency?
Yes, but you can play with a translated card reference sheet.
Is it good for RPG fans?
Absolutely! The character progression and theme are very RPG-like.

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