11 Best Cooperative Board Games of 2024 Reviewed
11 Best Cooperative Board Games for Fun and Strategy
On this list:
11 Pandemic
Pandemic is the gold standard in cooperative board games. We played as a team of specialists fighting global outbreaks. Simple rules but intense gameplay! You feel like you’re saving the world.
10 Forbidden Island
Forbidden Island offers a treasure hunt on a sinking island. It’s easy for newcomers but challenging enough to keep everyone engaged. We raced against time to gather treasures and escape.
9 Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories pits players against spooky spirits in a haunted village. The game ramps up quickly, and our group struggled but had a blast fending off ghosts together.
8 Spirit Island
Spirit Island flips the script, making players spirits defending their island from colonizers. The gameplay is complex but rewarding. We felt powerful and strategic, a refreshing twist on cooperative board games.
7 Arkham Horror: The Card Game
Arkham Horror: The Card Game blends card play and storytelling. Our group immersed itself in eerie adventures. The scenarios are gripping, and decisions matter, enhancing the cooperative experience.
6 The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
The Crew is a trick-taking game in space. It’s simple yet strategic. We enjoyed working silently together to complete missions. Perfect for quick, engaging cooperative gameplay.
5 Mysterium
In Mysterium, one player acts as a ghost giving clues to others to solve a murder. It’s like Clue but with a psychic twist. We loved interpreting the ghost’s visions together.
4 Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is an epic, long-term fantasy campaign. It’s complex, but once we got into it, the storytelling and strategy hooked us. Ideal for those who want a deep, cooperative experience.
3 Eldritch Horror
Eldritch Horror takes us globetrotting to thwart ancient evils. It’s rich in theme and offers a compelling challenge. We felt the urgency, and the global scale is thrilling.
2 Shadows Over Camelot
Shadows Over Camelot is about knights completing quests while suspecting a traitor in their midst. It combines teamwork and suspicion. Our group enjoyed the mix of cooperation and deception.
