Live-action villain introduced for Pirates of the Caribbean expansion in Disney's Villainous series.
Disney's Celebrated Board Game Series Expands with Live-Action Villain
In a noteworthy addition to Disney Villainous, the popular board game series, two renowned characters from Disney's animated and live-action films will join the roster of playable villains. The upcoming expansion, Disney Villainous: Treacherous Tides, will be released this July and mark the first time a live-action character is included in the series [3][1][4].
Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean and Tamatoa, the giant crab from Moana, will be introduced as playable villains in Treacherous Tides. Each character will bring a unique playstyle to the game, offering a fresh challenge for players [1][3][4].
Davy Jones' objective will be to collect all five Treasure Tokens to reign over the seas. Players will navigate through strategy and tactical removal of heroes to achieve victory. The cursed crew will aid Jones in locating and revealing lost treasures, followed by defeating the Hero associated with each Treasure to claim them [1][3][4].
Meanwhile, Tamatoa's goal revolves around stealing the Heart of Te Fiti from Moana and ensuring Maui cannot reclaim his mystical fish hook. Once obtained, both items must be returned to Tamatoa's lair [1][3][4].
Though both characters' boards and cards will showcase original illustrations, it is the introduction of Tamatoa as the first live-action baddie that adds a novel twist to the series. Indeed, Treacherous Tides could pave the way for more characters from live-action films in the future [1][3].
Lysa Penrose, international product and marketing manager at Villainous publisher Ravensburger, commented that the addition of live-action characters allows for an immersive experience from the Villain's point of view, a perspective rarely explored in films [1]. Treacherous Tides is designed as an "expandalone" set, granting players the flexibility to enjoy it on its own or mix it with other entries in the Disney Villainous series [1][3].
Pre-orders for Treacherous Tides are now available at Target for $19.99, with worldwide retailers to follow. The special Target edition will come with an underwater box sleeve and a shimmering Tamatoa mover featuring a glitter finish [3]. Treacherous Tides is set to hit shelves on July 21, 2025 [3].
For those seeking recommendations on their next board game conquest, consider checking out the best 2-player board games or the best cooperative board games [2].
[1] - Lysa Penrose, interview with GameZombie, 2023[2] - Recommendations on best 2-player board games and best cooperative board games provided by GameZombie staff, 2023[3] - Press release from Ravensburger, 2023[4] - Disney Villainous: Treacherous Tides official product descriptions and game rules, 2023
- The upcoming Disney Villainous expansion, Treacherous Tides, will feature two new playable villains, Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean and Tamatoa, the crab from Moana, marking the first time a live-action character is included in the series.
- In the Treacherous Tides game, Davy Jones aims to collect all five Treasure Tokens to rule the seas, while Tamatoa seeks to steal the Heart of Te Fiti from Moana and prevent Maui from reclaiming his mystical fish hook.
- Each character will offer a unique gameplay style, providing a fresh challenge for gamers.
- The special Target edition of Treacherous Tides comes with an underwater box sleeve and a shimmering Tamatoa mover featuring a glitter finish.
- For those looking for recommendations on their next board game, consider checking out the best 2-player board games or the best cooperative board games.
- Pre-orders for Treacherous Tides are available at Target for $19.99, with other retailers following suit, and the games are set to be released worldwide on July 21, 2025.
