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Superhero Board Games From Marvel and Batman

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Marvel and Batman superhero board games include co-op card games, villain strategy, miniatures and licensed classics. Browse by group size, age rating and play time, and see which games follow the films.

  • 10 top picks
  • 2 franchises

Hero or villain? Pick a side, and I’ll grab the cape.

Superhero Board Games usually ask you to pick a side. This guide covers Marvel board games and Batman board games, from co-op card games to villain strategy and miniatures. It also notes which games follow the films or shows instead of the comics.

Most Marvel games follow the comics rather than the films.

Best superhero board games for different groups and occasions

Choose your side first: hero team, villain, or one against many.

What Marvel and Batman bring to the table

  • Marvel board games banner: caped chibi superheroes face a purple villain on an oversized game board.

    Marvel Board Games

    This shelf has the widest superhero selection here: co-op card games, villain strategy, miniatures, and licensed classics. Most follow the comics rather than the films.

    21 games listed

  • Batman board games banner: a caped dark knight faces a green-haired clown villain below a gothic skyline.

    Batman Board Games

    Batman games include one-versus-many miniatures, co-op games from The Animated Series, and licensed editions of Monopoly, Cluedo, and chess.

    11 games listed

Compare the picks

Picks compared by franchise, year, players, play time and age
GameFranchiseYearPlayersPlay timeAges
Marvel Champions: The Card GameMarvel20191-445-90 minutes14+
Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building GameMarvel20121-5Not listedNot listed
Marvel UnitedMarvel20201-440-60 minutes14+
Marvel Dice ThroneMarvel20222-620-40 minutes8+
5-Minute MarvelMarvelNot listedNot listed5 minutes per missionNot listed
Marvel Villainous: Infinite PowerMarvel20202-440-80 minutes12+
Marvel: Crisis ProtocolMarvel2019290 minutes14+
Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter GameMarvel20202-615 minutes10+
Batman: Gotham City ChroniclesBatman20182-460-90 minutes14+
Batman: The Animated Series: Gotham City Under SiegeBatman20181-5Not listedNot listed

The same franchise can offer three styles of play: heroes working as a team, a villain pulling the strings, or one player facing everyone else. Pick a side for your table, then check the player counts. Marvel Champions is the co-op example, while Marvel Villainous puts you on the villain side.

Choose a superhero board game by side

This shelf has three ways to play. Pick your side first.

Most marvel board games draw on the comics, not the films, so screen fans may want a shortlist. These games tie to an Avengers film, the MCU or Batman: The Animated Series. Our movie trivia games guide covers boxed quizzes with questions about those same films.

Superhero board games based on films and shows

Most Marvel games draw on the comics. These tie in with screen versions.

Skirmish games call for two players or a small team, plus time to set up. Marvel: Crisis Protocol is listed as an active line, and the list below gives the status of the others. Prefer ships to capes? See our sci fi board games with miniatures guide.

A 14+ rating is common here, so check the age before buying for kids.

Superhero games with miniatures

Six lines use miniatures, covering everything from skirmishes to co-op zombie fights.

If a full rulebook sounds like a lot, a familiar game with a cape may be a better fit. Most of these editions keep the usual rules, though some, like UNO Ultimate Marvel with its character powers, change things. Check the box first. Families can also try UNO Ultimate Marvel.

Classic games with superhero editions

A familiar rule set, now with a cape.

Choosing a superhero board game

Four quick checks help narrow the shelf. Each game card lists the numbers.

  1. Choose a side

    Co-op, villain-side, one versus many, or semi-co-op? The sections above pair each style with a game.

  2. Check the player count

    Looking for solo play? These games take 1 player. For a bigger group, Marvel Dice Throne plays up to 6, while Marvel Munchkin is for 3 to 6.

  3. Check the age rating

    Most strategy and co-op games here are for ages 14 and up. Marvel Dice Throne is for ages 8 and up, while Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R. is for ages 12 and up.

  4. Films, comics, or cartoons

    Most Marvel games draw from the comics. For a specific screen version, check the film tie-ins above.

Superhero board games: Questions and answers

Which superhero board games are best?

It depends on your group. Marvel Champions suits solo and co-op play, Marvel Dice Throne works for a family, Marvel Villainous is for fans of the bad guys, and Batman: Gotham City Chronicles brings miniatures to the table.

Is there a superhero board game for kids?

Marvel Dice Throne and Cluedo: Batman are both rated for ages 8 and up. Check the box for the other games, since several age ratings are unconfirmed.

Can you play superhero board games solo?

Yes. Marvel Champions, Marvel United, and Marvel Legendary support solo play. Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R. takes 1 to 5 players, as does Batman: Gotham City Under Siege.

Which Marvel board games are based on the movies?

Thanos Rising is based on Avengers: Infinity War, while Trivial Pursuit: Marvel Cinematic Universe draws on MCU films in Phases 1 to 3. Most other Marvel board games follow the comics.

Which Batman board game is a good starting point?

For co-op, try Batman: Gotham City Under Siege, for 1 to 5 players. For miniatures, Gotham City Chronicles puts one player in charge of the villains.

Do superhero board games use miniatures?

Yes. Marvel: Crisis Protocol, Marvel HeroClix, Marvel Zombies, Marvel United, and Batman: Gotham City Chronicles all use miniatures.

A 14+ rating is common here, so check the age before buying for kids.

Short on time? Try 5-Minute Marvel. The timer calls the shots.