Ravensburger Villainous: Evil Comes Prepared Strategy Board Game
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Ravensburger Villainous: Evil Comes Prepared Strategy Board Game

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Our Take

A standalone expansion in Ravensburger's Disney Villainous series, Evil Comes Prepared lets one to three players take on the roles of Scar, Yzma, and Ratigan across asymmetric villain-versus-objective gameplay. It works as both an entry point for newcomers and an addition to existing Villainous collections, sitting in the mid-weight strategy bracket for ages 10 and up.

Key Features

Includes three playable villain realms: Scar (The Lion King), Yzma (The Emperor's New Groove), and Ratigan (The Great Mouse Detective)

Each villain has a unique win condition, card deck, and board layout, ensuring asymmetric play

Players can be opposed by hero cards played into their realm by opponents

Compatible with other Villainous titles, allowing mixed-villain games across expansions

Recommended for 2–3 players standalone, though playable solo with adjusted rules

Suggested age range of 10 and above; typical game length runs roughly 40–80 minutes

Our Verdict

A solid pick for Disney fans who enjoy asymmetric strategy and already appreciate the Villainous format — particularly if Scar appeals. Those new to the series might benefit from starting with the base game first, and players hoping for more villain variety per box may find the three-character roster a touch lean.

What We Like

  • Asymmetric villain designs give each player a genuinely different strategic puzzle to solve
  • Scar in particular is widely regarded as one of the more interesting villain implementations in the series
  • Integrating with other sets adds substantial long-term replayability

Things to Consider

  • Three-villain count feels modest compared to some other entries in the series
  • Ratigan and Yzma are less iconic choices that may not resonate with all players
  • Rulebook can feel dense on a first read-through, especially for those new to asymmetric games
  • Hero cards played by opponents introduce a degree of variance that can frustrate methodical planners

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