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.
Gameplay Overview
- Cooperative Play: Players work together as astronauts, facing 50 missions in space.
- Individual Tasks: Each player has specific tasks to accomplish in each mission.
- Communication Challenges: Effective team communication is key, but it's limited and challenging.
- Progressive Difficulty: Missions increase in difficulty, testing players' strategy and coordination.
- Flexible Gameplay: The game can be paused and resumed, allowing for adaptable play sessions.
- Mission Success: Completing a mission requires all players to successfully fulfill their individual tasks.
- Additional Content: Includes 50 missions, with three extra missions published in spielbox.
Conclusion
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine offers a unique twist to traditional trick-taking games by adding cooperative elements and a compelling space theme. It's perfect for players who enjoy teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of overcoming increasingly challenging scenarios. The game's focus on individual tasks within a team setting makes each mission a test of both personal skill and group coordination. With its engaging narrative and progressive difficulty, The Crew provides an immersive and satisfying experience for a wide range of players.
Nominated for 26 awards and won 13.
⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020
- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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