The Best Resilience Games Train Consideration 2026

Resilience games focused on consideration develop thoughtfulness toward others. These games encourage players to think about how their actions affect those around them.

This list was last updated on June 30, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Just One

    Just One

    Just One is a cooperative party game that combines elements of mystery and creativity. Players work together to guess as many words as possible, using unique clues provided by their teammates.

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    3–7 20–60 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 5 € above the best price
    21 € at Amazon*
    Video reviews 1
  2. Codenames: Duet

    Codenames: Duet

    Embark on a collaborative journey of espionage in Codenames Duet, where the familiar elements of Codenames persist – providing one-word clues to unveil your agents among those on the table. This time, however, you and your teammate work together to uncover all your agents, adding a thrilling cooperative dimension to the challenge. The mystery of not knowing your agents from the outset adds an intriguing layer to the mission, raising questions that even Congressional investigators might ponder later!

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    2 15–30 min 11+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    19 € at Amazon*
    Video reviews 1
  3. The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine

    The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine

    The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine is a cooperative trick-taking game that takes players on an adventurous space journey, filled with challenges and strategic gameplay.

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    2–5 20 min 10+ Easy to learn
    + 2 € above the best price
    11 € at Amazon*
  4. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

    Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

    Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 offers an extraordinary gaming experience as a cooperative campaign game, immersing players in an overarching story-arc that unfolds over 12-24 gripping sessions. The duration depends on your group's performance and the fate of the world. Here's an overview of this thrilling journey:

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    2–4 60 min 13+ Medium complexity
  5. 5-Minute Dungeon

    5-Minute Dungeon

    5-Minute Dungeon is a fast-paced, cooperative, real-time card game that challenges players to escape a dungeon within a five-minute time limit. The game is characterized by its intense pace and the need for quick thinking and effective teamwork.

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    2–5 5–30 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    21 € at Amazon*
  6. Insider

    Insider

    Insider is a unique board game that offers a fresh and engaging experience for players. With its distinctive gameplay and innovative mechanics, it stands out in the world of board games.

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    4–8 15 min 9+ Immediately playable
  7. The Mind

    The Mind

    The Mind is a unique card game that combines elements of cooperation, intuition, and silent communication. It is as much an experiment in group dynamics as it is a game.

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    2–4 20 min 8+ Immediately playable
  8. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle

    Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle

    Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle is a cooperative deck-building game set in the beloved world of Harry Potter. Players join forces as Hogwarts students to protect the castle from dark forces.

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    2–4 30–60 min 11+ Easy to learn
  9. Hanabi

    Hanabi

    Hanabi, named after the Japanese word for "fireworks," invites players to collaboratively create the perfect fireworks display. In this cooperative game, the goal is to arrange cards on the table in the correct order to achieve a stunning pyrotechnic spectacle. However, there's a catch - players must hold their cards so that they are visible only to their teammates. To succeed, you'll need to provide hints to your fellow players about the numbers and colors of their cards, working together to avoid mistakes and complete the fireworks show before running out of cards.

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    2–5 25 min 8+ Easy to learn
  10. Magic Maze

    Magic Maze

    Magic Maze presents an unconventional and exhilarating cooperative gaming experience where players embody a mage, a warrior, an elf, and a dwarf. Stripped of their possessions, this diverse group embarks on a unique adventure: robbing the local Magic Maze shopping mall to gather equipment for their next quest.

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    1–8 15 min 8+ Easy to learn
  11. Pandemic: Iberia

    Pandemic: Iberia

    Pandemic: Iberia is a historical variant of the popular Pandemic series, set in the Iberian Peninsula during the year 1848. This version of the game introduces unique roles and challenges as players work together to combat historical diseases like malaria, typhus, yellow fever, and cholera.

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    2–5 45 min 8+ Medium complexity
    Video reviews 1
  12. Paleo

    Paleo

    Paleo is a cooperative adventure game set in the Stone Age, where players work together to ensure the survival of their human characters while completing various missions. The ultimate goal? To paint a woolly mammoth on a wall, leaving a mark of your existence (or just because it looks cool).

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    2–4 45–60 min 10+ Medium complexity
    + 4 € above the best price
    37 € at Amazon*
  13. Aeon's End

    Aeon's End

    In the concealed underground city of Gravehold, survivors of a distant invasion find solace. Here, amidst the remnants of a desperate society, they unearth a revelation: the energy emanating from breaches, the very conduits exploited by hostile beings, can be harnessed. Various gems allow them to transmute malevolent energies into beneficial spells and weapons, becoming the last bastion of defense—the breach mages.

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    1–4 60 min 14+ Medium complexity
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  14. The 7th Continent

    The 7th Continent

    In the early 20th century, your fate binds you to the newly discovered seventh continent, haunted by a malevolent curse since your last expedition. The 7th Continent, a captivating solo or cooperative "choose-your-own-adventure" exploration board game, beckons you to chart your course. Choose a character and commence your journey alone or alongside fellow explorers. Drawing inspiration from the Fighting Fantasy book series, unravel the mysteries of this untamed land through a diverse array of terrain and event cards.

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    1–4 5–1000 min 14+ Medium complexity
  15. Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion

    Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion

    Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone adventure game that serves as a prequel to the highly acclaimed Gloomhaven. It's designed to be more accessible to a broader audience, with streamlined rules and an integrated tutorial.

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    1–4 30–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
    + 8 € above the best price
    50 € at Amazon*
  16. Kitchen Rush

    Kitchen Rush

    Kitchen Rush immerses players in the bustling atmosphere of a newly inherited restaurant aiming for success. This innovative, real-time, cooperative board game captures the essence of kitchen management through a unique worker placement mechanism that uses hourglasses as workers.

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    1–4 30–45 min 12+ Easy to learn
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  17. Legends of Andor

    Legends of Andor

    Legends of Andor is a cooperative adventure board game that immerses two to four players in the role of heroes defending a fantasy realm. Designed with a strong narrative focus, the game challenges players to balance strategic decision-making with immersive storytelling.

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    2–4 60–90 min 10+ Medium complexity
  18. Exit: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express

    Exit: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express

    Exit: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express is a captivating addition to the popular "Exit: The Game" series, which simulates the escape room experience in a board game format. This particular edition draws inspiration from the classic mystery setting of the Orient Express, offering players a challenging and immersive puzzle-solving adventure.

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    1–4 60–120 min 12+ Medium complexity

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Just One (Spiel des Jahres 2019 winner) currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 2 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 25 to 45 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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