The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
2019
Design1.0/10
Interaction8.8/10
Artistry1.9/10
Strategy7.5/10
Complexity2.9/10

What do these ratings say about The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine?

What kind of game is The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine?

The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine is a mechanics-first experience where clean rules and systems lead the table. Expect focused gameplay with less emphasis on story or theme.

How interactive is The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine?

The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine features meaningful player interaction, with decisions that regularly affect the rest of the table. Competition, and table awareness are important throughout the game.

What is the presentation of The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine like?

The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine is visually straightforward and prioritizes function over spectacle. The presentation stays clear and practical, keeping the focus on decision-making.

How strategic is The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine?

The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine rewards long-term planning and sequencing. Players who enjoy deeper strategic arcs and optimization will likely find a lot to explore.

How hard is The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine to learn?

The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine is relatively easy to learn and teach, with rules that click quickly for most groups. It is a good fit when you want faster onboarding and smooth play.

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The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine

Cooperative trick-taking game; players complete missions with limited communication and strategic card play.
2019 • 2–5
Average rating
4.18
Players
2–5
Avg time
20 min
Age
10+

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Overview

In The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine, players embark on a cooperative space expedition, tackling a series of increasingly challenging missions. As members of a starship crew, you must complete specific objectives within each mission by skillfully playing your cards and winning tricks. However, communication is heavily restricted, forcing you to rely on subtle cues and strategic card play to coordinate with your teammates.

Each mission presents unique requirements, such as ensuring a specific player wins a trick with a particular card. Failure to achieve these objectives as a team results in a failed mission, pushing you to refine your teamwork and communication skills to conquer the cosmos.

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  • KOSMOS Games