It's a two player co-op version of Codenames! It's surprisingly well done, and the little campaign sheets make for a fun way to switch every play up a little bit. Collection Status: Unplayed in two years, but it's a small box, so it can stay. Loses out to: So Clover!, The Game, Regicide, The Crew...

We talked to experts about the best two-player board games including Patchwork, Codenames: Duet - The Two Player Word Deduction Game, Twilight Struggle Deluxe Edition, Hive: A Game Crawling...

Our board game picks include options for new gamers, more-advanced players, and those looking for party, travel, cooperative, dexterity, or two-player games.

Cooperative board games offer a unique gaming experience that fosters teamwork, communication, and camaraderie. From defending castles against monstrous hordes to solving intricate mysteries, these games require players to work together towards a common goal, rather than competing against each other.

Co op board games encourage two or more of you to work together in a bid to beat the game itself. They tend to lead to fewer arguments than competitive games, although there’s no guarantee, and they come in every genre and game type, from horror board games to dystopian dice games.

15 Best Cooperative Board Games in 2024: Fun for the Whole Crew. By Ivan Stevanovic. June 4, 2024. Board games have traditionally been a great excuse to be a terrible friend. Stabbing people in the back or unleashing a monster on them and running off with their loot? Check.