The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine

KOSMOS, 999 Games, Black Sea Games · Board game · 2019
2–5 · best 4 20 min Weight 2.0/5
8.2 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
8.2 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you're looking for a fresh, cooperative twist on trick-taking, The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine offers an incredibly engaging and progressively challenging space mission that will test your team's non-verbal communication skills.

Highlights
  • Innovative cooperative trick-taking experience
  • Progressive difficulty across 50+ missions
  • Clever communication restrictions
  • Highly replayable and engaging
Keep in mind
  • Requires good team synergy
  • Not for competitive trick-takers
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About the game
Get ready for a cosmic adventure in The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine, a cooperative trick-taking game that will take you to the depths of space! Here, you and your team of astronauts embark on a mysterious journey in search of an unknown planet. Forget traditional competitive trick-taking; the focus is entirely on cooperation, where each player must complete individual tasks for the collective success of the mission. Sounds easy? Not so much! Communication is key, but in the vacuum of space, it's much more complicated than it seems, with restrictive rules that will make you think twice before giving a 'hint'.

With over 50 exciting missions, the difficulty increases progressively, ensuring that each session is a new challenge. The beauty of The Crew is that you can pause and resume the campaign at any time, perfect for those with busy schedules. The secret is not to win the most tricks, but rather the right tricks, at the exact right time, so that all crew members can complete their objectives. If one fails, the entire mission goes down! It's a test of synchronization and strategy, where one's victory is everyone's victory. If you enjoy a mental challenge and the thrill of teamwork, The Crew is a journey worth taking. And yes, there are even some extra missions to extend the fun even further!
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Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Digital Implementations: BrettspielWelt Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Game: The Crew Mechanism: Artificial Player Misc: LongPack Games Space: Earth's Solar System
Publisher KOSMOS, 999 Games, Black Sea Games, Brain Games, CoolPlay, Devir
Designer Thomas Sing
Artist Marco Armbruster, Sensit Communication GmbH
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does The Crew support and what is the playing time?
The Crew can be played by 2 to 5 people, and each individual mission usually takes between 5 to 15 minutes. With over 50 missions, the full campaign can span multiple sessions!
Is it a very complex game for beginners?
Not at all! The game's complexity is considered light (BGG weight of 1.97/5). The basic trick-taking rules are easy to pick up, but the challenge comes from the missions and limited communication, which make you think a lot.
What are the main components of the game?
The game primarily consists of a deck of numbered cards in four colored suits, task cards, and some tokens to indicate communication restrictions and mission progress. It's quite compact and easy to take anywhere!
Does The Crew have high replayability?
Absolutely! There are over 50 unique missions, and the order in which tasks appear, along with the random card distribution, ensures that each game is different. You'll want to play again and again to complete the campaign and even try the extra missions!
Who is The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine for?
It's ideal for those who love cooperative games, communication challenges, and logical reasoning. If you enjoy card games with a sci-fi twist and want an experience that rewards teamwork and silent strategy, this is your game!
Can I play The Crew solo?
No, The Crew does not have an official solo mode. It is designed to be played as a team, with a minimum of 2 players, so that the dynamic of limited communication and cooperation can fully function.