Head to head
King of New York vs Villainous
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick King of New York if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Sword-and-sorcery setting
- Shorter sessions (about 60 min vs 120)
Pick Villainous if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Sword-and-sorcery setting
- A longer, meatier session (about 120 min)
Quick facts
| King of New York | Villainous | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–6 | 2–6 |
| Play time | 45–60 min | 45–120 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium |
| Age | 10+ | 10+ |
| Year | 2014 | 2018 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, King of New York or Villainous?
King of New York runs up to about 60 minutes; Villainous up to about 120. For a weeknight slot, King of New York is the quicker table.