Competitive board games often bring out the worst in us, causing us to turn on our friends. Despite it only being a game, things often get heated, and someone may eventually flip the board. However, not all board games need you to play against so💟meone; cooperative board games task you and your friends to work towards a common goal. However, that doesn't guarantee that you won't get into an argument.

Whether it's banding together for a fantasy adventure, putting your heads together to solve a crime, or fighting off Lovecraftian horrors, these board games require all players to work together in order to win. Be warned though, if your teamwork isn't up to the mark, some of these games ൩will defeat you.

Updated on July 23, 2024, by Vaspaan Dastoor: While some prefer board games that pit you against other players, there are plenty who prefer to work as a team, towards a common goal. We've decide to update this list with a few more board games for people who like to cooperate.

Why do all the hard work of memo꧋rizing the rules when an 🌊app can do it for you? Descent: Legends of The Dark, along with its companion app, is the best way to get into tile based strategy board games. Just set up the board according to the instructions on the app, and it will tell you the possibilities and encounter results.

Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective gives playe🌟rs all the tools they need to find the suspect of a crime. However, it doesn't tell you what to do - you must discuss and decide which leads to follow and unanimously agree upon the likely suspect. Unfortunately, once you figure out who th🌳e perpetrator is, the gamer can't really be replayed. Be warned though, you could be wrong.

Unlike Descent: Legends of The Dark, Gloomhaven will make you do all the hard work. It is one of the most renowned tabletop RPGs because of its intricate mechanics and massive map. Campaigns in Gloomhaven will last multiple sessions, so you better strap in for a long adventure. This one's definitely 𓄧for advanced players.

Not many board games give you the 🧔powers of a god and let you instill fear into your enemies. Maybe that's why Spirit Island is so well regarded as a cooperative board game. You must use all the powers at your disposal to strike fear into the hearts of the colonizers and save the island and its indigenous people.

You have one hour to save the world from an apocalyptic ritual, and if the stakes aren't high enough, Lovecraftian monsters are trying to stop you. Arkham Horror: Final H⛦our will have you🥃 make a mad dash across the map to try and uncover clues to stop the ritual. You are the only ones capable of stopping the rise of Cthulhu.

It may remind you of the hard times we faced during the Covid 19 pandemic, but that shouldn't take away from just how good Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is. The cooperative strategy board game has been lauded for its gameplay loop and mechanics, so much so, that it🍬 even has a sequel.

While Mage Knight allows you to play cooperatively and competitively as well, it's more fun conquering and ruling over the lands with your friends. This allows you to come up with unique strategies that will crush your opponents and strengthen your grip on the empire. No one will be able 𒉰to stop your concil of Mage Knights.

The 7th Continent throws encounters at you at random, meaning there's no way you can be prepared for what comes next. Working together speed💝s up the process and your journey t😼o victory, but you can also choose to go at it on your own. This is one tabletop game that fans of roguelike video games will love. It also features expansions that add more encounters into the mix.

Cthulhu: Death May Die tasks a strange group of individuals to work together to defeat Lovecraftian horrors and save the world. A🌞s with most Eldritch horror based games, you need to stop a ritual that will awaken the elder god Cthulhu himself, leading to the destruction of the world. Each player must use their unique abilities to defeat enemies and stop the ritual before it's too late. You can't do it alone.

The classic 'mysterious invite by an elusive host to a creepy mansion' scenario. Unfortunately, this host wants to play a rather thrilling game,ꦯ which will require you to work with other guest if you wܫant to make it out alive.

If you're a fan of 𓆏Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Unsolved Case Files offers something similar, but in a modern setting. You'll have to chase dowen leads, corroborate evidence, and check alibis to track down the suspect.

FAQ

What makes a good cooperative board game?

A good cooperative board game is one that has gameplay mechanics that enco🦩urage and reward communication and teamwork.

Are board games good for your brain?

Board games are known to be a good wa꧟y to spe𝄹nd time with friends and also help stimulate mental health.

Are tabletop games still popular?

Tabletop games remain as popular as they've ever been. In fact, the industry𝓀 is expected to see a $50 million increase in𒐪 revenue this year.