
- BGG rank
- BGG #977
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Disney Villainous: The Worst Takes it All
- 2–6 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2018

2025
Rules assistance for Disney Villainous: Treacherous Tides
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Disney Villainous: Treacherous Tides is a board game released in 2025 for 2 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
In Villainous: Treacherous Tides, each player takes control of one of two Disney characters, each a villain in a different Disney movie, specifically Davy Jones (The Pirates of the Caribbean) and Tamatoa (Moana). Each player has their own villain deck, fate deck, player board, and 3D character. On a turn, the active player moves their character to a different location on their player board, takes one or more of the actions visible on that space (often by playing cards from their hand), then refills their hand to four cards. Cards are allies, items, effects, and conditions. You need to use your cards to fulfill your unique win condition. One of the actions allows you to choose another player, draw two cards from that player's fate deck, then play one of them on that player's board, covering two of the four action spaces on one of that player's locations. The fate deck contains heroes, items, and effects from that villain's movie, and these cards allow other players to mess with that particular villain. Villainous: Treacherous Tides is playable on its own, and its characters can also face off against those in the other Disney Villainous games.
Disney Villainous: Treacherous Tides supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Disney Villainous: Treacherous Tides is 40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Disney Villainous: Treacherous Tides for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Disney Villainous: Treacherous Tides has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Disney Villainous: Treacherous Tides belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Disney Villainous: Treacherous Tides as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.