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Villagers & Villains (2011)

2–5 players · 30 min · age 9+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
30 min
Age
9+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 9+ who like card games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Villagers & Villains

Theme: "In the untamed wild, villains lurk in wait, terrors haunt dark lairs, tradesfolk seek riches, and heroes come to prove their valor." As the mayor of a frontier town, you stand in the center, eyeing the roads for talent and trouble. Will you take on challenges or hire help, develop your town or command its heroes? Your strategies, risks, and fortune can transform your village into a thriving city or forgotten ruins.

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Villagers & Villains FAQ

How many players is Villagers & Villains?
Villagers & Villains plays with 2–5 players, ages 9 and up.
How long does Villagers & Villains take to play?
A game of Villagers & Villains takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Villagers & Villains any good?
Villagers & Villains rates 6.6/10 from 258 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / city building game built around card drafting, dice rolling, set collection.