Villannex

Japon Brand, KogeKogeDo · Board game · 2014
— Ludopedia 5.8 BGG 1–4 · best 4 Solo 15 min Weight 1.4/5
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Looking for a quick, light game to unwind with? Villannex is for you! Perfect for those who enjoy picking cards and seeing their city grow rapidly.

Highlights
  • Fast and to the point
  • Fun simultaneous decisions
  • Light and accessible
  • Great warm-up game
Keep in mind
  • Low strategic depth
  • Luck of the draw
  • Can feel repetitive
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Villannex, the competition is fierce, but friendly – at least at first! Imagine a meeting of mayors who, after a few drinks, decide to turn their chat into a competition to see who has the most impressive village. Each player starts with six cards, mostly buildings and two special production cards. The goal is to choose four of these cards to build your village, and then, simultaneously, select two of them to "produce" resources, deciding whether to use the left or right side of the card. Each building has its own way of scoring, and these scores can depend on what you produced, what others produced, or a mix of both. Whoever builds the highest-scoring village wins the glory (and maybe the mayoral seat!). It's a fast-paced game with matches lasting only 15 minutes, ideal for those who enjoy quick decisions and a touch of luck when seeing what others are up to. With a very light complexity, it's perfect for relaxing and having a simple game session, but with that strategic hint for those who want to optimize production and scoring. Watch out, the competition is good, but the atmosphere is festive!

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Best player count

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1–4 players
1 OK
2 BEST
3 BEST
4 BEST

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Game details

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Publisher Japon Brand, KogeKogeDo
Designer Takahiro Amioka
Artist Takahiro Amioka

Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
What is the playtime of Villannex?
A game of Villannex lasts about 15 minutes, making it super quick!
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 4 players, so you can play solo or with a small group.
Is it a difficult game to learn?
No, the complexity is quite low (1.4/5 on BGG), making it very easy to pick up and play.
What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to build the village that scores the most points, using building and production cards strategically.
What does 'Simultaneous Action Selection' mean?
It means all players choose their actions at the same time, without knowing what others will do until the reveal.
Is it a game focused more on luck or strategy?
There's a balance. Luck in the cards you receive and what others pick plays a role, but optimizing your score requires strategic thinking.
Is it worth it for someone new to board games?
Absolutely! It's a great game to introduce new players to drafting mechanics and simple combo building.

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