What´s the meaning of Villains in play?

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Lantern Power Ring - Energy projection

Deal 1 damage to your opponent for each opposing Villain in play.

** Also deal an equal amount of damage to each Villain.

Global: Pay [1 Mask]. Target opposing character gains the Villain affiliation until end of turn.

If my oponent have 3 sidekicks, Can i pay 3 mask ( to make villains the 3 sidekicks) and deal 3 damage to him?

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Lantern Power Ring - Energy projection

Deal 1 damage to your opponent for each opposing Villain in play.

** Also deal an equal amount of damage to each Villain.

Global: Pay [1 Mask]. Target opposing character gains the Villain affiliation until end of turn.

If my oponent have 3 sidekicks, Can i pay 3 mask ( to make villains the 3 sidekicks) and deal 3 damage to him?

Lantern Power Ring: Energy Projection deals 1 damage to target opponent for each opposing Villain character die in the Field Zone. It checks the dice for affiliation (whether they got it from their character card or some other ability or effect).

-The Dice Masters Rules Team