Heroes, villains and 21 tabletop games

Marvel Board Games: Cards, Miniatures and Co-ops

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From Legendary and Marvel Villainous to Crisis Protocol miniatures, this guide sorts 21 Marvel board games by player count, play time and style. Most draw from the comics rather than the films; the entries below note which ones follow the movies.

  • 21 games
  • 2002 to 2023
  • 1 to 8 players
  • 4 classic editions

Looking for a Marvel board game for your group? Start with a play style, then check the player count.

Marvel has one of the widest tabletop ranges among licensed properties, from cooperative card games and collectible miniatures to party games and classic editions. Most draw from the comics rather than the films, a useful distinction if you’re shopping for a movie fan. For more games in the genre, visit our superhero board games hub.

Start by filtering for player count, then check each game's play time.

Getting started with Marvel board games

Want miniatures without the painting chore? HeroClix figures come pre-assembled on dial bases.

  • Quick duels

    Marvel Dice Throne

    Plays one-on-one or with up to six, takes 20 to 40 minutes and is rated 8+. Each hero gets five custom dice and up to three rolls.

    Difficulty2 out of 5
    Time to explain2 out of 5about 10 min
    Player experience2 out of 5
    Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
    How we rate

  • Families

    5-Minute Marvel

    Rated 8+ for 2 to 5 players. Each mission lasts five minutes, and everyone plays at once against the timer.

    Difficulty1 out of 5
    Time to explain1 out of 5about 5 min
    Player experience1 out of 5
    Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
    How we rate

  • Co-op night

    Marvel Champions: The Card Game

    For 1 to 4 players, it takes 45 to 90 minutes and offers a solo option. Each hero has a hero side and an alter-ego side.

    Difficulty3 out of 5
    Time to explain4 out of 5about 30 min
    Player experience4 out of 5
    Geek Level7 / 10Can explain the timeline
    How we rate

The cards below cover 21 games and editions, ranging from 5-minute card games to 3-hour campaigns. Each lists players, play time and age, plus a link to an explainer with difficulty and geek-level ratings. Find out what those mean on how we rate. Start with the play style you want.

Marvel board games, card games and miniatures

Classic editions list specs only when a source confirmed them.

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Main games

Marvel Champions: The Card Game

  • 2019
  • 1-4 players
  • 45-90 minutes
  • Ages 14+

This cooperative Living Card Game lets each hero card flip between a hero side and an alter-ego side. Play solo or with up to four people. Campaign boxes have ranged from The Rise of Red Skull (2020) to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2025).

How it plays

Players take turns playing cards, using abilities, attacking villains or minions, and clearing threat from schemes. You can also switch between hero and alter-ego forms. Then the villain phase advances schemes, while encounter cards bring new dangers.

The film or show connection

The game draws on the Marvel Comics universe rather than a particular film. Hero cards and villain scenarios feature characters from across Marvel.

Difficulty3 out of 5
Time to explain4 out of 5about 30 min
Player experience4 out of 5
Geek Level7 / 10Can explain the timeline
How we rate

Type cooperative game

  • co-op
  • solo mode
  • living card game
  • hero and alter-ego
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Designers
Michael Boggs, Nate French, Caleb Grace
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Editions and expansions

  • The Rise of Red Skull (2020)
  • The Galaxy's Most Wanted (2021)
  • The Mad Titan's Shadow (2021)
  • Sinister Motives (2022)
  • Mutant Genesis (2022)
  • NeXt Evolution (2023)
  • Age of Apocalypse (2024)
  • Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2025)

Source 1 (fantasyflightgames.com) Source 2 (fantasyflightgames.com)

Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game

  • 2012
  • 1-5 players
  • 30-60 minutes
  • Ages 14+

This semi-cooperative deck-building game from 2012 has players recruit heroes to stop a Mastermind's scheme. Expansions range from Dark City (2013) to Into the Cosmos (2020), and there is a Second Edition.

How it plays

Recruit hero cards to build your deck, then use recruiting and attack power to take on villains in the city and the Mastermind. The group loses if the scheme succeeds; players score points for beating the Mastermind.

The film or show connection

The game uses Marvel Comics characters and settings rather than a specific film. The Spider-Man Homecoming expansion (2017) does carry a film title.

Difficulty2.5 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 20 min
Player experience3 out of 5
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
How we rate

Type deck-building game

  • deck-building
  • semi-co-op
  • solo mode
  • expansions
Publisher
Upper Deck Entertainment
Designers
Devin Low
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Editions and expansions

  • Dark City (2013)
  • Fantastic Four (2013)
  • Paint the Town Red (2014)
  • Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
  • Villains (2014, standalone)
  • Civil War (2016)
  • Spider-Man Homecoming (2017)
  • Into the Cosmos (2020)

Source 1 (upperdeckstore.com) Source 2 (en.wikipedia.org) Source 3 (upperdeck.com)

Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power

  • 2020
  • 2-4 players
  • 20 minutes per player
  • Ages 12+

Each player controls a Marvel villain with a private domain, deck and objective. Infinite Power (2020) features Thanos, Hela, Ultron, Taskmaster and Killmonger. The Mischief and Malice expansion (2021) adds Loki, Madame Masque and M.O.D.O.K.

How it plays

On your turn, move your villain to a location in your domain and take its listed actions, such as gaining Power, playing cards or vanquishing a hero. Rivals use Fate cards against you. First to finish their objective wins.

The film or show connection

Based on the Marvel comic universe, not a single film, the game brings heroes into play through a shared Fate deck.

Difficulty2.5 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 20 min
Player experience3 out of 5
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
How we rate

Type strategy board game In print

  • asymmetric
  • villains
  • card play
  • expansions
Publisher
Ravensburger
Designers
Prospero Hall
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Editions and expansions

  • Mischief & Malice (2021)
  • We Are Venom
  • Twisted Ambitions

Source 1 (ravensburger.us) Source 2 (ravensburger.us)

Marvel: Crisis Protocol

  • 2019
  • 2 players
  • 90 minutes
  • Ages 14+

A competitive miniatures skirmish for two players. The 2019 Core Set includes ten characters, enough for a five-on-five game, while the Earth's Mightiest Core Set (2023) has 13 miniatures. Atomic Mass Games lists it as an active line.

How it plays

Build a team of Marvel characters and score points by completing mission objectives. Each turn, a player activates one character for two actions, such as moving, attacking or using a special ability.

The film or show connection

Each miniature has attacks and abilities inspired by its character. The game draws on the Marvel Universe, not a specific film.

Difficulty3 out of 5
Time to explain5 out of 5about 45 min
Player experience4 out of 5
Geek Level7 / 10Can explain the timeline
How we rate

Type miniatures game In print

  • miniatures
  • skirmish
  • two players
  • objectives
Publisher
Atomic Mass Games
Designers
Will Pagani, Will Shick
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Editions and expansions

  • Core Set (2019)
  • Earth's Mightiest Core Set (2023)

Source 1 (atomicmassgames.com) Source 2 (store.asmodee.com)

Marvel United

  • 2020
  • 1-4 players
  • 30 minutes
  • Ages 14+

A cooperative, card-driven game for 1 to 4 players. Its 2020 Kickstarter drew 21,290 backers. Sets include X-Men, Rise of the Black Panther (2021), Multiverse (2023) and the retail-only Spider-Geddon core box (2023).

How it plays

Heroes play cards from their own decks to move between locations, fight enemies, rescue civilians and work on missions. A hero's card can combine with the previous hero's card, while the villain's master-plan cards advance its scheme.

The film or show connection

The sculpted figures include Captain America, Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Red Skull, Ultron and Taskmaster. They’re based on Marvel characters, and sources don’t tie them to specific film scenes.

Difficulty2 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 15 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
How we rate

Type cooperative game

  • co-op
  • solo mode
  • miniatures
  • expansions
Publisher
CMON
Designers
Eric M. Lang, Andrea Chiarvesio
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Editions and expansions

  • X-Men
  • Rise of the Black Panther (2021)
  • Multiverse (2023)
  • Spider-Geddon (2023)
  • Enter the Spider-Verse

Source 1 (cmon.com) Source 2 (kickstarter.com) Source 3 (cmon.com)

Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game

  • 2022
  • 1-6 players
  • 90 minutes
  • Ages 14+

This cooperative Zombicide game pits zombified heroes against S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and surviving heroes. It supports 1 to 6 players and comes with detailed plastic figures. Hero Mode arrived with X-Men Resistance in 2023.

How it plays

Work together to complete mission objectives. Activate heroes, fight enemies and devour bystanders to gain power, all while keeping Hunger in check. As threats grow, so does the opposition.

The film or show connection

The game follows the Marvel Zombies premise: zombified superheroes spread a plague while living heroes and S.H.I.E.L.D. fight back. Sources don’t document specific film scenes.

Difficulty2.5 out of 5
Time to explain4 out of 5about 25 min
Player experience3 out of 5
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
How we rate

Type cooperative game

  • co-op
  • miniatures
  • solo mode
  • zombies
Publisher
CMON
Designers
Fabio Cury, Michael Shinall
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Editions and expansions

  • X-Men Resistance (2023)
  • Heroes' Resistance (2023)

Source 1 (cmon.com) Source 2 (cmon.com)

Marvel Dice Throne

  • 2022
  • 2-6 players
  • 20-40 minutes
  • Ages 8+

In this dice-and-card duel, each hero rolls five custom dice. Play one-on-one, in teams or as a free-for-all. There’s also a full guide to every Marvel Dice Throne character. The eight launch heroes include Thor, Loki, Scarlet Witch and Black Panther.

How it plays

Roll your hero's five custom dice up to three times to make combinations that trigger attacks and abilities. Earn combat points, then spend them on cards to upgrade abilities, manipulate dice or cause other effects.

The film or show connection

The heroes include Thor, Loki, Scarlet Witch, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Black Widow and Doctor Strange. The game draws on the characters, not any one film plot.

Difficulty2 out of 5
Time to explain2 out of 5about 10 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
How we rate

Type dice game

  • dice
  • duels
  • team play
  • quick play
Publisher
The Op Games and Roxley
Designers
Gavan Brown, Nate Chatellier, Manny Trembley
How to play Marvel Dice Throne

Marvel HeroClix

  • 2002
  • 2 players
  • 60 minutes
  • Ages 10+

This collectible miniatures skirmish game launched in 2002. Each figure sits on a base with a rotating combat dial to track damage. WizKids still releases Marvel sets.

How it plays

Teams of character miniatures battle on gridded maps. On your turn, move figures or attack. Dice determine if attacks succeed, and the dial tracks changing stats.

The film or show connection

The game uses Marvel comic-book characters such as Spider-Man, Wolverine, Elektra and Kingpin, rather than characters from a particular film.

Difficulty3 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 15 min
Player experience4 out of 5
Geek Level7 / 10Can explain the timeline
How we rate

Type miniatures game In print

  • miniatures
  • collectible
  • two players
  • dial
Publisher
WizKids
Designers
Jordan Weisman, Jeff Quick, Jon Leitheusser, Seth Johnson, Jeff Grubb, Monte Cook
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Editions and expansions

  • Infinity Challenge (2002)

Source 2 (en.wikipedia.org) Source 3 (wizkids.com)

Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men

  • 2014
  • 2 players
  • 60 minutes
  • Ages 14+

This collectible dice-building game began in 2014 with Avengers vs. X-Men. The Uncanny X-Men (2014) and Age of Ultron (2015) came next. Each player builds a team with character cards and custom dice.

How it plays

Draw and roll dice to generate energy, buy dice for your team, then field characters or use their abilities. Attack with characters to bring your opponent's life total to zero.

The film or show connection

Avengers and X-Men teams show up as custom dice and character cards. Sources don’t document a link between this set and a specific film or show.

Difficulty2.5 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 20 min
Player experience3 out of 5
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
How we rate

Type trading card game

  • collectible
  • dice-building
  • two players
Publisher
WizKids
Designers
Mike Elliott, Eric M. Lang
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Editions and expansions

  • The Uncanny X-Men (2014)
  • Age of Ultron (2015)

Source 1 (shop.wizkids.com)

Munchkin: Marvel Edition

  • 2016
  • 3-6 players
  • 60-120 minutes
  • Ages 10+

It’s the backstabbing Munchkin card game in a Marvel costume. The first player to reach level 10 by killing a monster wins. Expansions include Munchkin Marvel 2: Mystic Mayhem (2016), and a separate X-Men edition followed in 2017.

How it plays

Kick open a door by drawing a card, then fight monsters by comparing levels and bonuses. Grab treasure and use cards, allies and equipment to gain levels.

The film or show connection

Villains fill the monster role, heroes act as allies and S.H.I.E.L.D. agents become role cards. All come from the Marvel universe, rather than a single film.

Difficulty2 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 15 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type card game

  • backstabbing
  • humor
  • card game
  • large groups
Publisher
USAopoly (Steve Jackson Games licence)
Designers
Steve Jackson
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Editions and expansions

  • Munchkin Marvel 2: Mystic Mayhem (2016)
  • Munchkin: X-Men Edition (2017)
  • Munchkin Deadpool (2017)

Source 1 (munchkin.game) Source 2 (munchkin.game)

Thanos Rising: Avengers Infinity War

  • 2018
  • 2-4 players
  • 60-90 minutes
  • Ages 10+

This cooperative dice-and-card game is based on Avengers: Infinity War and includes a custom-sculpted Thanos figure. Players try to stop him from collecting the six Infinity Stones. The Nidavellir and Stormbreaker expansion came out in 2018.

How it plays

Take turns choosing a sector, rolling dice and assigning results to recruit heroes or defeat villains. Work together to beat enough of Thanos's forces before he gathers all six stones or too many heroes fall.

The film or show connection

This licensed game is based on Avengers: Infinity War and features heroes and villains from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Difficulty2 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 15 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
How we rate

Type cooperative game

  • co-op
  • dice and cards
  • film tie-in
Publisher
USAopoly (now The Op)
Designers
Andrew Wolf
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Editions and expansions

  • Nidavellir and Stormbreaker (2018)

Source 2 (games.ala.org)

5-Minute Marvel

  • 2018
  • 2-5 players
  • 5 minutes per mission
  • Ages 8+

In this real-time cooperative card game, everyone plays at once against a five-minute timer. Choose one of ten heroes and face six bosses, with Thanos at the end.

How it plays

There are no turns. Race to play cards that match the symbols on mission cards, then on the boss mat. Hero abilities help clear challenges. Beat each boss in time to face the next one.

The film or show connection

Marvel heroes and villains appear in the game. Sources don’t confirm a link to a particular film or show.

Difficulty1 out of 5
Time to explain1 out of 5about 5 min
Player experience1 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type cooperative game

  • co-op
  • real-time
  • family
  • quick play
Publisher
Spin Master Games
Designers
Connor Reid
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Source 2 (wiggles3d.com)

Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game

  • 2020
  • 2-6 players
  • 15 minutes
  • Ages 10+

This Love Letter spin pits one player against everyone else: one player is Thanos, and the rest form a hero team. Heroes win by reducing Thanos's health to zero. Thanos wins by wiping out the heroes or collecting all six Infinity Stones.

How it plays

On your turn, draw a card, play one from your hand and resolve its effect, such as gathering information, fighting or defeating a card. Rounds are short, with each game taking about 15 minutes.

The film or show connection

Cards feature Thanos, the Infinity Stones and heroes such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Thor and Scarlet Witch. Sources don’t document a link to a specific film.

Difficulty1 out of 5
Time to explain1 out of 5about 3 min
Player experience1 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type card game

  • one vs many
  • quick play
  • deduction
  • Thanos
Publisher
Z-Man Games
Designers
Seiji Kanai, Alexandar Ortloff
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Source 1 (zmangames.com)

Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R.

  • 2023
  • 1-5 players
  • 180 minutes
  • Ages 12+

This long cooperative game runs about three hours and supports 1 to 5 players. Pick a hero and one of six aspects, then face a nemesis across the world.

How it plays

Take turns spending action tokens to travel the world, fight enemies, handle missions or take other actions. Work together to resolve crises, finish the nemesis's missions, manage escalating threats and face the nemesis in a final showdown.

The film or show connection

Based on Marvel Comics, the game features heroes such as Spider-Man, Daredevil and Black Widow, plus villains including Loki, Red Skull, Ultron and Thanos.

Difficulty3 out of 5
Time to explain4 out of 5about 30 min
Player experience4 out of 5
Geek Level7 / 10Can explain the timeline
How we rate

Type cooperative game

  • co-op
  • solo mode
  • long game
  • campaign feel
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Designers
Dane Beltrami
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Source 1 (fantasyflightgames.com) Source 2 (fantasyflightgames.com)

Marvel: Remix

  • 2022
  • 2-6 players
  • 20 minutes

A quick card game for 2 to 6 players. Each card scores a base value plus bonuses based on the rest of your hand. Marvel: Remix the Cosmos is listed as a standalone follow-up.

How it plays

Start with seven cards. On your turn, draw from the Hero deck, the Villain deck or the shared discards, then discard one card. After final scoring, the highest hand wins.

The film or show connection

Cards feature Marvel characters, items, locations and villains. Sources don’t connect the game to a specific film or show.

Difficulty2 out of 5
Time to explain2 out of 5about 8 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type card game

  • quick play
  • set collection
  • family
Publisher
WizKids
Designers
Bruce Glassco
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Editions and expansions

  • Remix the Cosmos

Source 1 (wizkids.com)

Splendor: Marvel

  • 2020
  • 2-4 players
  • 30 minutes
  • Ages 10+

A Marvel spin on Splendor: recruit character cards and collect Infinity Stones. The game ends when a player assembles the Infinity Gauntlet.

How it plays

Choose one action each turn: take tokens; reserve a character card and take a S.H.I.E.L.D. token; or pay to recruit a character. Recruited cards give bonuses that lower the cost of future recruits, while Location tiles reward players who meet their requirements.

The film or show connection

Marvel heroes and villains enter the Splendor setting as players race to claim the Infinity Gauntlet and stop Thanos.

Difficulty2 out of 5
Time to explain2 out of 5about 8 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type family board game

  • engine building
  • set collection
  • family
Publisher
Space Cowboys
Designers
Marc André
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Source 1 (spacecowboys-games.com)

Codenames: Marvel

  • 2017
  • 2-8 players
  • 15 minutes

It’s Codenames, with S.H.I.E.L.D. facing Hydra. One spymaster per team gives one-word clues to find agents in a 5x5 grid. It takes 2 to 8 players and about 15 minutes.

How it plays

Each spymaster gives a one-word clue and a number. Teammates guess cards. Correct guesses let them keep going, but an opposing agent or bystander ends the turn. Reveal the assassin and you lose.

The film or show connection

Cards feature characters and locations from the Marvel Comics universe, including Spider-Man, the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Strange.

Difficulty1 out of 5
Time to explain1 out of 5about 5 min
Player experience1 out of 5
Geek Level3 / 10Knows the main characters
How we rate

Type party game

  • party game
  • word clues
  • teams
  • large groups
Publisher
USAopoly
Designers
Vlaada Chvátil
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Source 2 (comicbook.com)

Licensed classic editions

Monopoly: Marvel editions

  • 2015
  • 2-6 players
  • Ages 8+

Hasbro has released several Marvel Monopoly editions. In the Avengers Edition (2015), players choose an Avenger and save locations from villains. There’s also a Spider-Man edition and a Flip Edition (listed as 2024).

How it plays

In the Avengers edition, collect power instead of cash, save locations and resolve S.H.I.E.L.D. and Villains cards with your hero’s unique ability.

The film or show connection

The 2015 edition features Marvel’s Avengers. Sources don’t link it to a specific film.

Difficulty1.5 out of 5
Time to explain2 out of 5about 8 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition

  • property trading
  • Avengers
  • several editions
Publisher
Hasbro
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Editions and expansions

  • Avengers Edition (2015)
  • Spider-Man Edition
  • Flip Edition: Marvel (2024)

Source 1 (instructions.hasbro.com) Source 3 (instructions.hasbro.com)

UNO Ultimate Marvel

  • 2022
  • 2-4 players
  • Ages 7+

Mattel’s UNO Ultimate Marvel gives each player a character deck with powers. The first edition (2022) features Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Iron Man and Thor. The second edition (2023) adds Hulk, Black Widow, Shuri and Captain America.

How it plays

Match the top card by color, number or symbol, then use your character’s powers. A Danger icon triggers an Enemy or Event card from the shared Danger Deck. Win by emptying your hand or becoming the last player with cards in your character deck.

The film or show connection

Playable characters are Marvel superheroes shown in character artwork. The game doesn’t adapt a specific film storyline.

Difficulty1.5 out of 5
Time to explain1 out of 5about 3 min
Player experience1 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition In print

  • card game
  • family
  • character powers
Publisher
Mattel
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Editions and expansions

  • First edition (2022)
  • Second edition (2023)
  • Spider-Man 2099 vs. Venom add-on (2023)

Source 1 (creations.mattel.com) Source 2 (shop.mattel.com)

Spider-Man editions of UNO, Monopoly and Trouble

  • 2016
  • Ages 8+

Three Spider-Man classics are confirmed: UNO Marvel Ultimate Spider-Man (Mattel, 2016), Monopoly: Marvel Spider-Man Edition (Hasbro, ages 8+) and Trouble: Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse Edition (Hasbro).

How it plays

Each sticks to its parent game’s standard rules: shed cards in UNO, trade properties in Monopoly and race in Trouble.

The film or show connection

The Trouble edition takes its name from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The UNO and Monopoly listings don’t name a film.

Difficulty1.5 out of 5
Time to explain2 out of 5about 8 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition

  • Spider-Man
  • family
  • classic games
Publisher
Mattel and Hasbro
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Editions and expansions

  • UNO Marvel Ultimate Spider-Man (2016)
  • Monopoly: Marvel Spider-Man Edition
  • Trouble: Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse Edition

Source 1 (service.mattel.com) Source 2 (instructions.hasbro.com)

Trivial Pursuit: Marvel Cinematic Universe

  • 2-6 players
  • 60+ minutes
  • Ages 12+

A trivia board game for 2 to 6 players, with questions about Marvel Cinematic Universe films from Phases 1 to 3. Its six categories, named for the Infinity Stones, are Space, Mind, Reality, Power, Soul and Time. Our sources don’t confirm a release year.

How it plays

Roll and move, answer a question from the category where you land, and earn wedges. Collect all six to win.

The film or show connection

Movers represent MCU objects: the Tesseract, Loki’s Scepter, the Aether Casket, the Orb, Vormir’s Gate and the Eye of Agamotto.

Difficulty1.5 out of 5
Time to explain1 out of 5about 3 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition

  • trivia
  • movie trivia
  • MCU
Publisher
USAopoly (The Op)
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Source 1 (theop.games)

Marvel games compared

Marvel games compared by year, players, play time, age, type and print status
GameYearPlayersPlay timeAgesTypeIn print
Marvel Champions: The Card Game20191-445-90 minutes14+cooperative gameNot listed
Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game20121-530-60 minutes14+deck-building gameNot listed
Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power20202-420 minutes per player12+strategy board gameYes
Marvel: Crisis Protocol2019290 minutes14+miniatures gameYes
Marvel United20201-430 minutes14+cooperative gameNot listed
Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game20221-690 minutes14+cooperative gameNot listed
Marvel Dice Throne20222-620-40 minutes8+dice gameNot listed
Marvel HeroClix2002260 minutes10+miniatures gameYes
Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men2014260 minutes14+trading card gameNot listed
Munchkin: Marvel Edition20163-660-120 minutes10+card gameNot listed
Thanos Rising: Avengers Infinity War20182-460-90 minutes10+cooperative gameNot listed
5-Minute Marvel20182-55 minutes per mission8+cooperative gameNot listed
Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game20202-615 minutes10+card gameNot listed
Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R.20231-5180 minutes12+cooperative gameNot listed
Marvel: Remix20222-620 minutesNot listedcard gameNot listed
Splendor: Marvel20202-430 minutes10+family board gameNot listed
Monopoly: Marvel editions20152-6Not listed8+licensed classic editionNot listed
UNO Ultimate Marvel20222-4Not listed7+licensed classic editionYes
Spider-Man editions of UNO, Monopoly and Trouble2016Not listedNot listed8+licensed classic editionNot listed
Trivial Pursuit: Marvel Cinematic UniverseNot listed2-660+ minutes12+licensed classic editionNot listed
Codenames: Marvel20172-815 minutesNot listedparty gameNot listed

Marvel tabletop games over the years

Marvel tabletop games range from collectible miniatures to modern co-ops and card games.

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Marvel's films made the brand famous, but only a few games adapt a specific movie. The next section separates film-based games from the comics-based majority, so fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe can spot familiar material. For the reverse, films made from games, see movies based on board games.

Do Marvel board games stick to the movies?

Mostly not. Here’s where each game draws its inspiration.

  • Based on a film

    Thanos Rising: Avengers Infinity War is licensed from the film, with a custom-sculpted Thanos figure and Infinity Stones to guard.

  • Movie trivia

    Trivial Pursuit: Marvel Cinematic Universe asks about Phases 1 to 3 and uses MCU objects as movers.

  • Infinity Stones theme

    Splendor: Marvel and Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game both draw on Thanos and the stones. Their sources don’t document a film connection.

  • The comics universe

    Marvel Champions, Legendary, Marvel Villainous, Crisis Protocol, D.A.G.G.E.R. and Marvel United use the wider comics cast, with no documented film scenes.

Spider-Man shows up across several lines, making him a handy example of how Marvel games overlap. Expansions, standalone boxes and classic editions feature him. A cooperative game such as Marvel United is the quickest way into the group.

Most Marvel games feature the comics cast. Check each card's film connection line.

Spider-Man board and card games

Fans searching for spiderman board games can find Spider-Man across Marvel lines, from card expansions to classic editions.

  • Marvel United: Enter the Spider-Verse

    CMON describes this expansion as featuring Peter Parker's Spider-Man, Miles Morales and Ghost-Spider. The Spider-Geddon core box (2023) is a retail-only set of Spider-Family heroes.

  • Marvel Champions: Sinister Motives

    This 2022 campaign box teams Miles Morales and Ghost-Spider with villains including Sandman, Venom and Mysterio.

  • Legendary: Spider-Man Homecoming

    This 2017 expansion for the deck-building game takes its name from the film.

  • UNO, Monopoly and Trouble

    The confirmed classics are UNO Marvel Ultimate Spider-Man (2016), Monopoly: Marvel Spider-Man Edition and Trouble: Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse Edition.

For figures on the table, Marvel offers competitive skirmish games and cooperative games with miniatures. Crisis Protocol comes from Atomic Mass Games, the same company behind Star Wars Shatterpoint, and uses a two-player skirmish format. Painting is optional in some lines, so check each entry.

Marvel miniatures: Crisis Protocol, HeroClix and co-op figures

Marvel miniatures cover competitive skirmish games and cooperative games with figures.

Marvel: Crisis Protocol

A two-player skirmish game, about 90 minutes, ages 14+. The 2019 Core Set has ten characters; the 2023 Earth's Mightiest Core Set has 13 miniatures.

Marvel HeroClix

Collectible figures with rotating combat dials, around since 2002. Two players, about 60 minutes, ages 10+.

Marvel United

A cooperative, card-driven game with sculpted figures. 1 to 4 players, about 30 minutes.

Marvel Zombies

A cooperative scenario game with detailed plastic figures. 1 to 6 players, about 90 minutes, ages 14+.

Lesser-known facts about Marvel board games

Want miniatures without the painting chore? HeroClix figures come pre-assembled on dial bases.

  • The 2020 Kickstarter for Marvel United brought in 21,290 backers and raised USD 2,866,168 against a USD 150,000 goal.

    Source 1 (kickstarter.com)

  • In 2023, Marvel United: Multiverse raised USD 4,787,626 from 20,886 Kickstarter backers.

    Source 1 (kickstarter.com)

  • In Marvel Champions, double-sided hero cards show the hero on one side and their alter-ego on the other.

    Source 1 (fantasyflightgames.com)

  • Marvel Champions uses episodic scenarios rather than a campaign system, unlike Fantasy Flight's Lord of the Rings and Arkham Horror card games.

    Source 1 (comicbook.com)

  • In Splendor: Marvel, the game ends when a player assembles the Infinity Gauntlet.

    Source 1 (spacecowboys-games.com)

  • The original Marvel Dice Throne Battle Chest packs all eight launch heroes into one box.

    Source 1 (theop.games)

  • 5-Minute Marvel is a real-time game with a five-minute timer and six bosses, ending with Thanos.

  • In Codenames: Marvel, players split into S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra teams.

    Source 1 (asmodee.ca)

Marvel game searches often start with a specific title: which Villainous expansion exists, what's in the Crisis Protocol core set, or which Dice Throne characters you can play. The answers below stick to confirmed releases. For space-opera games without capes, try Star Wars board games.

Marvel board game questions

How many Marvel board games are out there?

This page covers 21 licensed Marvel tabletop games and editions, from Legendary and Marvel Champions to Crisis Protocol and classic editions. It doesn't catalog every box and expansion.

What is Marvel Villainous, and how many players can join?

Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power is a 2020 Ravensburger game for 2 to 4 players, featuring villains like Thanos, Hela, Ultron, Taskmaster and Killmonger. Each player has a personal objective.

Is there a Marvel Villainous expansion?

Yes. Mischief and Malice (2021) adds Loki, Madame Masque and M.O.D.O.K. Ravensburger also lists We Are Venom and Twisted Ambitions, but our sources don't give their years.

What is Marvel Legendary?

Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game is a 2012 semi-cooperative deck-builder by Devin Low for 1 to 5 players. Its expansions include Dark City, Fantastic Four, Civil War and Into the Cosmos.

What does the Marvel Crisis Protocol core set include?

The 2019 Core Set of Marvel: Crisis Protocol has ten characters, enough for a five-on-five game. The 2023 Earth's Mightiest Core Set lists 13 miniatures and a 90-minute average play time.

Which Marvel Dice Throne characters can you play?

The eight launch heroes of Marvel Dice Throne are Thor, Loki, Scarlet Witch, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Doctor Strange and Black Widow. The 2025 X-Men boxes add Iceman, Psylocke, Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Gambit, Rogue and Jean Grey.

Is there a Marvel Monopoly game?

Yes. Hasbro released Monopoly: Marvel Avengers Edition in 2015, where players collect power instead of cash. A Spider-Man edition and a Flip Edition are also available.

Is there an Avengers Monopoly game?

Avengers Monopoly is Hasbro's 2015 Monopoly: Marvel Avengers Edition for 2 to 6 players, ages 8+. Choose an Avenger, save locations and face villains using S.H.I.E.L.D. cards.

Is there a Marvel UNO game?

Yes. UNO Ultimate Marvel (Mattel, 2022) gives each player a character deck with powers. A second edition followed in 2023, and UNO Marvel Ultimate Spider-Man came out in 2016.

What Spider-Man board games are out there?

Marvel United has an Enter the Spider-Verse expansion and a Spider-Geddon core box. Marvel Champions: Sinister Motives features Miles Morales and Ghost-Spider, while Hasbro offers Monopoly and Trouble editions.

Is there a Munchkin Marvel game?

Yes. Munchkin: Marvel Edition came out in 2016 for 3 to 6 players. Munchkin Marvel 2: Mystic Mayhem followed the same year, and a separate X-Men edition came out in 2017.

Which Marvel miniatures games are available?

Marvel: Crisis Protocol and Marvel HeroClix lead the miniature-game lineup. Marvel United and Marvel Zombies are cooperative games with figures, too.

Are Marvel board games based on the movies?

Mostly, no. Marvel Champions, Legendary, Villainous and Crisis Protocol draw on the comics cast. Thanos Rising is the clearest film-based game, while Trivial Pursuit asks questions about MCU movies.

Classic editions list specs only when a source confirmed them.

Start by filtering for player count, then check each game's play time.

Sources

  1. Fantasy Flight Games: Marvel Champions fantasyflightgames.com
  2. Upper Deck: Legendary upperdeckstore.com
  3. Ravensburger: Marvel Villainous ravensburger.us
  4. Atomic Mass Games: Marvel: Crisis Protocol atomicmassgames.com
  5. CMON: Marvel United cmon.com
  6. CMON: Marvel Zombies cmon.com
  7. Marvel.com: Marvel Dice Throne announcement marvel.com
  8. Hasbro instructions: Monopoly Marvel Avengers Edition instructions.hasbro.com
  9. Mattel: UNO Ultimate Marvel creations.mattel.com