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Ludopedia
8.0
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you're a fan of cooperative trick-taking and love a good challenge, The Crew: Mission Deep Sea will have you silently strategizing your way to the lost continent of Mu. Its ingenious communication limitations make every mission a unique puzzle to solve with your crew.
Highlights
- Ingenious cooperative trick-taking with limited communication
- Engaging underwater theme and mission structure
- High replayability with 32 unique missions
- Rewarding silent strategic card play
Keep in mind
- Requires players who enjoy trick-taking
- Can be frustrating with miscommunication
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Get ready to dive deep into The Crew: Mission Deep Sea, the sequel that takes cooperative trick-taking to a whole new level! Here, you and your crew become underwater explorers, on an epic mission to find the legendary lost continent of Mu. But make no mistake, this journey is not for the faint of heart, as success depends entirely on your ability to work as a team with extremely limited communication. Sounds easy? Not at all! Each of the 32 missions presents a unique puzzle, with tasks ranging from one player having to win a specific card to another having to avoid another at all costs. And the big challenge? All of this needs to be done using classic trick-taking rules, but with your mouth practically sewn shut! Each round transforms into a strategic card dance, where silent coordination is the key to not sinking. If you enjoyed The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine, you'll love what's new here. This version brings a more dynamic mission system, with variable difficulty levels, a brand-new deck of task cards, and improved scalability for different player counts. Whether playing as a duo or with a full five-person team, every game is a tight tactical challenge through the depths. With progressively more difficult missions and countless combinations of tasks, The Crew: Mission Deep Sea guarantees incredible replayability and a rewarding immersion into the unknown. It's the perfect game for anyone who loves a good trick-taking game with a twist of cooperation and that delightful pressure of a well-crafted challenge!
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Publisher
KOSMOS, 999 Games, Devir, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, GP Games
Designer
Thomas Sing
Artist
Marco Armbruster
How many players can participate in The Crew: Mission Deep Sea?
The game is designed for 2 to 5 players, which makes it super versatile for different groups and occasions.
What is the average game duration?
A game of The Crew: Mission Deep Sea is quick, usually between 20 and 20 minutes. Perfect for fitting into any moment!
Is it a very complex game?
With a BGG weight of 2.05/5, it's considered light to medium complexity. The rules are easy to pick up, but the strategy to win missions can be quite challenging.
Do I need to have played the first The Crew to understand this one?
Not at all! Although it's a sequel, The Crew: Mission Deep Sea is a standalone game. You can start with it without any problems and have a lot of fun.
What are the main components of the game?
The game primarily consists of a deck of trick-taking cards, task cards, and tokens to mark mission progress. It's a compact game, ideal for taking anywhere!
Who is The Crew: Mission Deep Sea best suited for?
It's ideal for those who enjoy cooperative games, limited communication challenges, and, of course, those who love trick-taking games with a modern, strategic twist. If you like solving puzzles as a team, you'll love it!
Does the game have replayability?
With 32 progressively more difficult missions and countless combinations of tasks, replayability is very high! Each game is a new and challenging experience.