Heroes get the glory, but villains get the cool lairs and the best costumes. In this family-friendly version, your villain is secretly kind and never really hurts anyone. Do you want to save the day or steal the show?
The case for “Be a superhero”
- People would cheer when you arrive.
- Helping others feels good.
- Every kid would want your poster on their wall.
The case for “Be a supervillain who is secretly nice”
- Secret volcano lairs are very cool.
- Villains always have the most fun lines.
- You could be the twist in the story.
Who picks which side
Most people pick superhero, especially kids who love saving the day. Players who enjoy jokes, drama and plot twists sometimes pick the secretly nice villain, because villains often have the most fun scenes. It is a great question for writing prompts and drama classes.
Our take
Superhero, of course, but the secretly nice villain is a fun choice. Villains have the best lairs and the best entrances. Heroes have the best feeling at the end of the day.
Keep the debate going
Follow-up: what would your hero or villain name be?
Make it harder
- You are a hero with a silly power.
- You are a villain who keeps saving people by accident.
- Your best friend becomes the opposite of you.
In one line: Cape or evil laugh? Find more like it in our superpower would you rather questions.
Frequently asked questions
Why are villains so popular in stories?
Villains create the problems that heroes solve, and they often have big personalities. That is why some people enjoy playing them, even in a kind version.
How do you keep it family friendly?
Make the villain silly, like stealing all the left socks in town, or secretly kind. The fun is in the costume and the evil laugh, not in hurting anyone.
