Why Is It Fun to Play the Villain in a Game?

https://www.gameindustry.com/news-industry-happenings/why-the-popular-board-games-that-reflect-regional-culture-still-matter-in-the-digital-era/

Look, if you’ve ever sat down at a Monopoly board and slyly plotted a ruthless hotel monopoly on Boardwalk, you know there’s something uniquely satisfying about stepping into the villain’s shoes