A cooperative board game is a type of tabletop game where players work together towards a shared objective, rather than competing against each other. Here's a breakdown of what that generally entails:  

• Shared Goal:
  • All players are on the same team, and they either win or lose together.  
  • The goal might be to defeat a common enemy, solve a puzzle, survive a crisis, or achieve some other collaborative objective.
• Teamwork and Communication:
  • Cooperative games emphasize communication, coordination, and strategic planning among players.  
  • Players must share information, discuss tactics, and make decisions together to succeed.  
• Challenges and Obstacles:
  • The game presents challenges and obstacles that require players to combine their skills and resources.  
  • These challenges can vary widely, depending on the game's theme and mechanics.
• Variety of Themes and Mechanics:
  • Cooperative board games come in a wide range of themes, from fantasy and science fiction to historical and modern settings.
  • They also employ various game mechanics, such as dice rolling, card drawing, tile placement, and resource management.  
• Examples:
  • Popular examples include "Pandemic," where players work together to stop the spread of deadly diseases; "Spirit Island," where players embody spirits defending their island from invaders; and "Forbidden Desert," where players search for pieces of a flying machine while trying to survive a harsh desert