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

Crisis Protocol miniatures include assembly diagrams, so leave time to build them.

  • Quick duels

    Marvel Dice Throne

    Play one-on-one or in teams, with games lasting 20 to 40 minutes. It’s rated 8+. Each hero can roll custom dice up to three times.

    Difficulty
    Time to explainabout 10 min
    Player experience
    Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
    How we rate

  • Families

    5-Minute Marvel

    A real-time co-op game with a five-minute timer for each boss. Everyone plays at once, and ComicBook.com says new players can get started within a minute or two.

    Difficulty
    Time to explainabout 5 min
    Player experience
    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.

    Difficulty
    Time to explainabout 30 min
    Player experience
    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 switch between a hero side and an alter-ego side. Play solo or with up to four people. It was Fantasy Flight Games’ first Marvel game, with campaign boxes ranging from The Rise of Red Skull to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

How it plays

Each player manages a hero deck while the group tries to stop a villain from completing a Scheme. Heroes switch between hero and alter-ego forms, and modular encounter sets shape each villain’s scenario.

The film or show connection

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

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 30 min
Player experience
Geek Level7 / 10Can explain the timeline
How we rate

Type cooperative game In print

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

Source 1 (fantasyflightgames.com) Source 2 (en.wikipedia.org) Source 3 (comicbook.com)

How to play Marvel Champions: The Card Game

Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game

  • 2012
  • 1-5 players

This cooperative deck-building game came out in 2012 and adds a competitive scoring element. Players recruit heroes to stop a Mastermind’s scheme. Expansions range from Dark City (2013) to Into the Cosmos (2020), and a Second Edition exists.

How it plays

Everyone starts with eight S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents and four Troopers. Spend coins to recruit heroes, then use attack points to clear villains from the city. The group wins by defeating the Mastermind and loses if the Scheme succeeds.

The film or show connection

The game uses Marvel Comics characters and scenarios, not a specific film. Some expansions, including Spider-Man Homecoming (2017), use stills from Marvel Cinematic Universe films.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 20 min
Player experience
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
How we rate

Type deck-building game In print

  • deck-building
  • cooperative
  • 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)
  • Legendary: Second Edition

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

Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power

  • 2020
  • 2-4 players
  • 40-80 minutes
  • Ages 12+

Each player takes charge of a Marvel villain with a private board 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 new location in their domain and play cards there. The shared Fate Deck holds heroes you can use against rivals, but drawing from it can also throw a wrench into your own plan. The first player to reach their objective wins.

The film or show connection

This game draws on Marvel as a whole, rather than one film. Heroes such as Captain America and Thor show up in the shared Fate Deck, alongside comic-book characters beyond the movie cast.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 20 min
Player experience
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
How we rate

Type strategy board game

  • asymmetric
  • villains
  • card play
  • expansions
Publisher
Ravensburger
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Editions and expansions

  • Mischief & Malice (2021)
  • We Are Venom (Venom only)
  • Twisted Ambitions (Doctor Octopus, Titania and Kang the Conqueror)

Source 1 (ravensburger.us) Source 2 (nerdist.com) Source 3 (comicbook.com) Source 4 (marvel.com) Source 5 (comicbook.com) Source 6 (ign.com)

Marvel: Crisis Protocol

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

A competitive miniatures skirmish for two players. The 2019 Core Set includes ten miniatures, while the Earth’s Mightiest Core Set (2023) has 13. Atomic Mass Games still lists it as an active line.

How it plays

Build a team of Marvel characters from your miniatures and battle through scenarios with terrain like cars and buildings. Crisis Cards provide the scenarios.

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.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 45 min
Player experience
Geek Level7 / 10Can explain the timeline
How we rate

Type miniatures game In print

  • miniatures
  • skirmish
  • two players
  • objectives
Publisher
Atomic Mass Games

Source 1 (atomicmassgames.com) Source 2 (atomicmassgames.com) Source 3 (store.asmodee.com)

How to play Marvel: Crisis Protocol

Marvel United

  • 2020
  • 1-4 players
  • 40-60 minutes
  • Ages 14+

A cooperative card-driven game with a solo mode. Its 2020 Kickstarter drew more than 20,000 backers and about $2.8 million. Sets include X-Men United, Multiverse (a 2023 Kickstarter) and the retail-only Spider-Geddon core box (2023).

How it plays

The villain moves first, traveling across six randomly chosen locations according to its Master Plan deck. Heroes play cards to defeat thugs, take heroic actions and save civilians, working toward a chance to damage the villain directly.

The film or show connection

The core game pits Captain America, Captain Marvel, Black Widow, Iron Man, Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp against Red Skull, Taskmaster and Ultron. It draws on Marvel characters, not specific film scenes.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 15 min
Player experience
Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
How we rate

Type cooperative game

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

  • X-Men United
  • Multiverse (2023)
  • Spider-Geddon (2023)

Source 1 (comicbook.com) Source 2 (cbr.com) Source 3 (comicbook.com) Source 4 (anbmedia.com) Source 5 (cmon.com) Source 6 (asmodee.ca)

Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game

  • 2022
  • 1-6 players
  • 60-120 minutes
  • Ages 14+

A cooperative Zombicide game where you can play zombified heroes or the surviving heroes. Its 2022 Kickstarter closed with over $9 million pledged, and the core box was due at retail in October 2022.

How it plays

It uses Zombicide’s modular, miniature-heavy format. The core box includes six super heroes, six zombie heroes and 63 S.H.I.E.L.D. agents. Asmodee lists it for 1 to 6 players.

The film or show connection

The game follows the Marvel Zombies premise: zombified superheroes spread a plague while living heroes fight back. Sources don’t tie it to specific film scenes.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 25 min
Player experience
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
How we rate

Type cooperative game

  • co-op
  • miniatures
  • zombies
  • Kickstarter
Publisher
CMON and Spin Master Games
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Editions and expansions

  • Heroes' Resistance (2022)
  • X-Men Resistance (2023)
  • Fantastic 4: Under Siege (2023)
  • Hydra Resurrection (2023)

Source 1 (anbmedia.com) Source 2 (en.wikipedia.org) Source 3 (asmodee.ca)

Marvel Dice Throne

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

A dice-and-card duel where each hero rolls custom dice. Play one-on-one, in teams or as a free-for-all. There’s a full guide to every Marvel Dice Throne character. The eight launch heroes include Thor, Loki, Scarlet Witch and Black Panther. The Op lists 2-4 players for the four-hero box and up to 6 with the two-hero boxes.

How it plays

Roll your hero’s custom dice up to three times to trigger skills and abilities. Earn combat points and spend them on cards that upgrade abilities or manipulate the dice. Defeat your opponent to win.

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.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 10 min
Player experience
Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
How we rate

Type dice game

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

Source 1 (marvel.com) Source 2 (theop.games) Source 3 (en.wikipedia.org) Source 4 (shop.dicethrone.com)

How to play Marvel Dice Throne

Marvel HeroClix

  • 2002
  • 2+ players

A collectible miniatures skirmish game from 2002. Each figure stands on a base with a rotating combat dial to track damage. WizKids still lists new Marvel sets.

How it plays

Teams of character miniatures battle turn by turn on gridded maps. When a figure takes damage, turn its dial to reveal new stats and abilities. Dice rolls decide attacks.

The film or show connection

The game features Marvel comic-book characters such as Spider-Man, Wolverine and Captain America, rather than characters from a particular film.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 15 min
Player experience
Geek Level7 / 10Can explain the timeline
How we rate

Type miniatures game In print

  • miniatures
  • collectible
  • two players
  • dial
Publisher
WizKids
Designers
Monte Cook, Jeff Quick, Mike Mulvihill, Jon Leitheusser
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Editions and expansions

  • Infinity Challenge (May 2002, retired June 2004)

Source 1 (en.wikipedia.org) Source 2 (en.wikipedia.org) Source 3 (wizkids.com)

Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men

  • 2014
  • 2 players

A collectible dice-building game from WizKids. Avengers vs. X-Men was the first Marvel set, restocking in spring 2014, followed by The Uncanny X-Men starter as the second set. Each player builds a team of character cards and custom dice.

How it plays

Build a team of character dice and roll them to generate resources and character results. Then send your characters to attack the opposing player.

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.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 20 min
Player experience
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

Source 1 (shop.wizkids.com) Source 2 (wizkids.com)

Munchkin: Marvel Edition

  • 2016
  • 3-6 players
  • 1 hour
  • Ages 10+

The backstabbing Munchkin card game gets a Marvel makeover: the first player to reach level 10 wins. It came out in March 2016, followed by Munchkin Marvel 2: Mystic Mayhem in August 2016 and a separate X-Men edition in March 2017.

How it plays

Kill monsters and gain levels to get ahead. The game adds Allies, Affiliations, Powers, Treasure and Armor, plus custom S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent role cards.

The film or show connection

It mixes Munchkin with characters from across the Marvel universe, rather than focusing on a single film.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 15 min
Player experience
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 (original Munchkin)
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Editions and expansions

  • Munchkin Marvel 2: Mystic Mayhem (August 2016)
  • Munchkin: X-Men Edition (March 2017)
  • Munchkin Deadpool: Just Deadpool
  • Munchkin Marvel 3: Cosmic Chaos

Source 1 (munchkin.game) Source 2 (munchkin.game) Source 3 (munchkin.game) Source 4 (en.wikipedia.org)

Thanos Rising: Avengers Infinity War

  • 2018
  • 2-4 players
  • about 1 hour

A cooperative dice-and-card game based on Avengers: Infinity War. It includes more than 190 components, among them a custom-sculpted 120 mm Thanos figure. Players work to stop him from collecting all six Infinity Stones.

How it plays

Players recruit heroes and team up against Thanos, who looms over a galaxy setting. The group shares one goal, so critical thinking and communication matter.

The film or show connection

This licensed Avengers: Infinity War game was unveiled in March 2018 as the first tabletop game based on the film.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 15 min
Player experience
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)
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Source 1 (comicbook.com)

5-Minute Marvel

  • 5 minutes per mission

Everyone plays at once in this real-time cooperative card game, racing against a five-minute timer. In its February 2020 review, ComicBook.com described a scramble to defeat bosses such as Green Goblin and Red Skull.

How it plays

Players gather Resource cards (Fist, Tech, Shield, Energy and Jump) to unlock Door cards on the way to the boss. Each hero has a special Action deck for taking down minions or even pausing time. A companion app puts Jarvis in charge of the timer.

The film or show connection

Marvel heroes and villains include Black Widow, Rocket and Groot, and Medusa. Sources don’t confirm a connection to a particular film or show.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 5 min
Player experience
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type cooperative game

  • co-op
  • real-time
  • quick play
  • companion app
Publisher
Spin Master Games
Designers
Connor Reid
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Source 1 (comicbook.com)

Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game

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

This is Love Letter with one player against many: one player takes Thanos, and the rest make up a hero team. Heroes win by reducing Thanos's health to zero. Thanos wins by finding all six Infinity Stones or defeating the heroes.

How it plays

Players take turns drawing and playing a card. Thanos holds two cards and draws from his own deck of minions and Infinity Stones. The heroes combine their abilities to wear down his health.

The film or show connection

The cards focus on Thanos and the Infinity Stones. The sources don’t document a link to a specific film.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 3 min
Player experience
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
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Source 1 (zmangames.com) Source 2 (en.wikipedia.org)

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

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

This cooperative game runs about three hours and supports 1 to 5 players. Choose one of 20 heroes and one of six aspects, then face a central nemesis.

How it plays

Players race around the globe to complete missions and battle enemies before facing the nemesis in a final showdown. Each hero pairs with an aspect such as Aggression, Protection, Justice, Leadership, Vigilance or Determination.

The film or show connection

Based on Marvel Comics, the game features heroes such as Spider-Man, Daredevil and Black Widow.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 30 min
Player experience
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 (store.asmodee.com) Source 2 (comicbook.com) Source 3 (comicbook.com)

Marvel: Remix

  • 2022
  • 2-6 players
  • 20 minutes
  • Ages 14+

A fast card game for 2 to 6 players based on Fantasy Realms. Each card scores a base value, plus bonuses determined by the rest of your hand. WizKids lists it for September 2022.

How it plays

Each player gets seven cards featuring characters, items or places from the Marvel Universe. On your turn, draw from the Hero deck, the Villain deck or an opponent’s discards, then discard a card.

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.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 8 min
Player experience
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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Source 1 (wizkids.com)

Splendor: Marvel

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

This Marvel spin on Splendor has players lead a team of heroes racing to stop Thanos from collecting the Infinity Stones. The game ends when someone assembles the Infinity Gauntlet.

How it plays

Build a powerful team, capture Locations and earn Infinity Points. To end the game, you need at least 16 Infinity Points, a bonus of each color and a green token. That assembles the Infinity Gauntlet.

The film or show connection

A Splendor re-theme based on Marvel Comics, with the Infinity Gauntlet storyline at its core.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 8 min
Player experience
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 (store.asmodee.com) Source 2 (spacecowboys-games.com) Source 3 (en.wikipedia.org)

Codenames: Marvel

  • 2017
  • 2-8 players
  • 15-30 minutes
  • Ages 8+

Codenames pits S.H.I.E.L.D. against Hydra in this Marvel edition from USAopoly and Czech Games Edition. One spymaster per team gives one-word clues to locate agents in a 5x5 grid. It plays 2 to 8 players and takes 15 to 30 minutes.

How it plays

Teams compete to identify their field agents among 25 cards in a 5x5 grid. The cards include 8 S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, 8 Hydra agents, 7 neutral agents, 1 Double Agent and 1 Thanos Assassin.

The film or show connection

Wikipedia says the Marvel edition features characters as they appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Iron Man and Captain America.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 5 min
Player experience
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 1 (asmodee.ca) Source 2 (comicbook.com) Source 3 (en.wikipedia.org)

Licensed classic editions

Monopoly: Marvel editions

  • 2-6 players
  • Ages 8+

Hasbro has released several Marvel Monopoly editions. In the Avengers Edition, you choose an Avenger and collect power instead of money. Spider-Man and Flip editions are also available, and Hasbro’s instructions site lists more, including Deadpool and Eternals.

How it plays

In the Avengers edition, collect power instead of cash, save locations from villains and resolve S.H.I.E.L.D. and Villains cards. Your character’s superpower card reactivates whenever you pass Go.

The film or show connection

The Avengers edition includes six hero tokens: Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye. Hasbro doesn’t connect it to a specific film.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 8 min
Player experience
Geek Level3 / 10Knows the main characters
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition

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

  • Avengers Edition (B0323)
  • Spider-Man Edition (F3968, 2021 copyright)
  • Flip Edition: Marvel (F9931, 2023 copyright)

Source 1 (instructions.hasbro.com) Source 2 (instructions.hasbro.com) Source 3 (instructions.hasbro.com)

UNO Ultimate Marvel

  • 2022
  • 2-4 players

Mattel’s UNO Ultimate Marvel gives each player a character deck with powers. The standard box includes four superhero decks, and Mattel says seven Marvel characters are available in total.

How it plays

Get rid of your cards by matching a color, number or symbol, just as in classic UNO, and use your character’s powers on every turn. A card with a Danger icon makes you draw an Enemy or Event card from the shared Danger Deck. Each round has two ways to win.

The film or show connection

The playable characters are Marvel superheroes. The game doesn’t adapt a particular film storyline.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 3 min
Player experience
Geek Level3 / 10Knows the main characters
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition

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

  • Add-On Packs

Source 1 (creations.mattel.com) Source 2 (shop.mattel.com) Source 3 (en.wikipedia.org)

Spider-Man editions of UNO, Monopoly and Trouble

  • 2016
  • Ages 7+

Publisher pages confirm three Spider-Man classics: UNO Marvel Ultimate Spider-Man (Mattel, released 2016, ages 7+), Monopoly: Marvel Spider-Man Edition (Hasbro, 2-6 players, ages 8+) and Trouble: The Spider-Verse Edition (Hasbro, 2-4 players, ages 8+).

How it plays

Each uses its parent game’s basic format: UNO card shedding, Monopoly property trading and Trouble’s race game with a rotating gameboard.

The film or show connection

The Trouble edition is based on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Part One. The UNO and Monopoly listings don’t name a film.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 8 min
Player experience
Geek Level3 / 10Knows the main characters
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: The Spider-Verse Edition

Source 1 (service.mattel.com) Source 2 (instructions.hasbro.com) Source 3 (instructions.hasbro.com)

Trivial Pursuit: Marvel Cinematic Universe

  • 2+ players
  • 60 minutes
  • Ages 12+

This trivia game is for 2 or more players and has 1,800 questions about Marvel Cinematic Universe films from Phases 1 to 3. Its six categories are Power, Reality, Space, Soul, Mind and Time, named after the Infinity Stones. We found no sourced release year.

How it plays

Answer questions to claim all six category wedges and win. Custom Marvel-related movers round out the board.

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.

Difficulty
Time to explainabout 3 min
Player experience
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, ages and type
GameYearPlayersPlay timeAgesType
Marvel Champions: The Card Game20191-445-90 minutes14+cooperative game
Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game20121-5Not listedNot listeddeck-building game
Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power20202-440-80 minutes12+strategy board game
Marvel: Crisis Protocol2019290 minutes14+miniatures game
Marvel United20201-440-60 minutes14+cooperative game
Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game20221-660-120 minutes14+cooperative game
Marvel Dice Throne20222-620-40 minutes8+dice game
Marvel HeroClix20022+Not listedNot listedminiatures game
Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men20142Not listedNot listedtrading card game
Munchkin: Marvel Edition20163-61 hour10+card game
Thanos Rising: Avengers Infinity War20182-4about 1 hourNot listedcooperative game
5-Minute MarvelNot listedNot listed5 minutes per missionNot listedcooperative game
Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game20202-615 minutes10+card game
Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R.20231-5180 minutes12+cooperative game
Marvel: Remix20222-620 minutes14+card game
Splendor: Marvel20202-430 minutes10+family board game
Monopoly: Marvel editionsNot listed2-6Not listed8+licensed classic edition
UNO Ultimate Marvel20222-4Not listedNot listedlicensed classic edition
Spider-Man editions of UNO, Monopoly and Trouble2016Not listedNot listed7+licensed classic edition
Trivial Pursuit: Marvel Cinematic UniverseNot listed2+60 minutes12+licensed classic edition
Codenames: Marvel20172-815-30 minutes8+party game

Marvel tabletop games over the years

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

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

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 no, though a few draw on the films. Here’s where each game gets its inspiration.

  • Based on a film

    Thanos Rising: Avengers Infinity War is based on the film. It comes with a custom-sculpted Thanos figure and six Infinity Stones to stop him from collecting.

  • Movie trivia

    Trivial Pursuit: Marvel Cinematic Universe has 1,800 questions from Phases 1 to 3, and MCU objects serve as movers.

  • Infinity Stones theme

    According to Wikipedia, Splendor: Marvel follows the Infinity Gauntlet storyline from the comics. Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game also focuses on Thanos and the six stones.

  • The comics universe

    Marvel Champions, Legendary, Marvel Villainous, Crisis Protocol, D.A.G.G.E.R. and Marvel United mostly draw from the wider comics cast. Some Legendary expansions use stills from MCU films.

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: Spider-Geddon

    CMON and Spin Master announced it in June 2023 as the first retail-only release in the Marvel United series. It’s a core box featuring Spider-family heroes.

  • Marvel Champions: Sinister Motives

    The campaign box pairs Miles Morales Spider-Man and Ghost-Spider with villains including Sandman, Venom and Mysterio.

  • Legendary: Spider-Man Homecoming

    A 2017 expansion for the deck-building game, named for the film and featuring stills from it.

  • UNO, Monopoly and Trouble

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

For figures on the table, Marvel games include competitive skirmishes and cooperative games. 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 that takes about 90 minutes, for ages 14+. The 2019 Core Set has ten miniatures; the 2023 Earth's Mightiest Core Set has 13.

Marvel HeroClix

Collectible figures with rotating combat dials, around since 2002. It’s for two or more players, and play time depends on the point total you build.

Marvel United

A cooperative, card-driven game with sculpted figures. For 1 to 4 players, it takes about 40 to 60 minutes.

Marvel Zombies

A cooperative scenario game with detailed plastic figures. For 1 to 6 players, it takes 60 to 120 minutes and is for ages 14+.

Lesser-known facts about Marvel board games

Crisis Protocol miniatures include assembly diagrams, so leave time to build them.

  • The 2020 Kickstarter for Marvel United drew more than 20,000 backers, who pledged about $2.8 million. The X-Men sequel closed with $5.9 million and over 25,000 backers.

    Source 1 (anbmedia.com)

  • The Marvel Zombies Kickstarter passed $9 million, making it the most backed Zombicide campaign and CMON's top Kickstarter of all time.

    Source 1 (anbmedia.com)

  • Marvel Champions was Fantasy Flight Games' first game set in the Marvel Universe.

    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 Limited Edition Battle Chest includes all eight launch heroes and was sold as a direct-to-consumer exclusive.

    Source 1 (marvel.com)

  • In Codenames: Marvel, the Thanos Assassin card adds a twist, and agents split into S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra teams.

    Source 1 (comicbook.com)

  • Marvel Villainous has a shared Fate Deck, so it doesn’t mix with Disney Villainous.

    Source 1 (comicbook.com)

  • In the 5-Minute Marvel companion app, Jarvis handles the timer.

    Source 1 (comicbook.com)

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. We Are Venom adds Venom. Twisted Ambitions adds Doctor Octopus, Titania and Kang the Conqueror, and pre-orders opened in February 2023.

What is Marvel Legendary?

Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game is a 2012 cooperative deck-builder by Devin Low for 1 to 5 players. 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 includes ten miniatures. The 2023 Earth’s Mightiest Core Set has 13 miniatures and a 90-minute average play time.

Which Marvel Dice Throne characters can you play?

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

Is there a Marvel Monopoly game?

Yes. Hasbro has made several, including the Avengers Edition, where you collect power instead of cash, plus a Spider-Man edition and a Flip Edition. Hasbro’s instructions site also lists Deadpool and Eternals editions.

Is there an Avengers Monopoly game?

Avengers Monopoly is Hasbro’s Monopoly: Marvel Avengers Edition for 2 to 6 players, ages 8+. Choose Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow or Hawkeye, save locations and take on villains with S.H.I.E.L.D. cards.

Is there a Marvel UNO game?

Yes. Mattel’s UNO Ultimate Marvel gives each player a character deck with powers. Mattel says seven Marvel characters are available in total. There’s also UNO Marvel Ultimate Spider-Man from 2016.

What Spider-Man board games are out there?

Marvel United has a retail-only Spider-Geddon core box. Marvel Champions: Sinister Motives features Miles Morales and Ghost-Spider, and Hasbro makes Monopoly and Trouble editions.

Is there a Munchkin Marvel game?

Yes. Munchkin: Marvel Edition came out in March 2016 for 3 to 6 players. Munchkin Marvel 2: Mystic Mayhem followed in August 2016, with a separate X-Men edition in March 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. Wikipedia: Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game en.wikipedia.org
  3. Ravensburger: Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power ravensburger.us
  4. Atomic Mass Games: Marvel: Crisis Protocol Core Set atomicmassgames.com
  5. ComicBook.com: Marvel United launches on Kickstarter comicbook.com
  6. aNb Media: Marvel Zombies Kickstarter anbmedia.com
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  11. Z-Man Games: Infinity Gauntlet zmangames.com
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  14. Space Cowboys: Splendor: Marvel spacecowboys-games.com
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