Co-op board games are some of the most popular games on the tabletop, allowing players to work together to achieve victory as a team – whether that’s by beating the game itself or aiming for a shared goal.
From saving the world from nightmarish monsters to adventuring across an unexplored fantasy land, many of the best co-op board games run the gamut of themes and gameplay experiences, from deep story campaigns lasting dozens of connected sessions to quickfire challenges that can be played in under half an hour.
Best co-op board games
- Gloomhaven
- The Crew: Quest for Planet Nine
- Mansions of Madness
- Spirit Island
- Stuffed Fables
- Escape: The Curse of the Temple
- Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
- Burgle Bros 2: The Casino Capers
- Flick ’em Up: Dead of Winter
- Pandemic Legacy: Season 0
Some co-op games, like Gloomhaven, are whopping boxes filled with miniatures and hundreds of tokens, while others need little more than a simple pack of cards to offer a fun time for family and friends. You might be rolling dice against the clock, flicking discs around the table or even facing an AI opponent powered by a mobile app.