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The Crew is a cooperative trick-taking card game where players work together as astronauts on a space mission to reach Planet Nine. Players must complete specific objectives by winning particular tricks in particular orders, all while having limited ability to communicate with each other. The game features 50 missions of increasing difficulty recorded in a logbook.

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The Verdict

based on 29 reviews

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Innovative cooperative trick-taking gameplay
Engaging campaign with 50 missions and increasing difficulty
High replayability
Restricted communication creates tension and enhances interaction
Accessible rules with strategic depth
Forgettable or underdeveloped theme
Can lead to frustration or perceived "blame" in groups when missions fail
Some players might find the core trick-taking mechanics repetitive after prolonged play
Occasional reliance on favorable card distribution for mission success
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Board Game QuestArticle

If you enjoy trick-taking games, The Crew is one you can’t pass up trying out. I think what you get with this game that sets it apart from any other trick-taking game I have played is near-infinite replay value and varying complexity.

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One Stop Coop Shop, MikeVideo

The reviewer enthusiastically recommends The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine, calling it a great and enjoyable cooperative trick-taking game that he and his co-player frequently play.

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Before You Play, Before You PlayVideo

The video from "Before You Play" provides a review of the cooperative trick-taking card game, "The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine." It delves into the gameplay mechanics and the overall player experience of the game.

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Board Game Dad, Board Game DadVideo

This video offers a brief, 60-second review of 'The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine', a cooperative trick-taking board game. It covers key aspects like mechanics, strategy, and overall complexity.

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Tabletop Bellhop, Tabletop BellhopVideo

This video is a genuine review of 'The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine', a cooperative trick-taking card game. It praises the game's surprising depth, innovative communication restrictions, and engaging mission-based gameplay, acknowledging its numerous awards.

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MarcoOmnigamer, MarcoOmnigamerVideo

The reviewer highly recommends 'The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine,' describing it as a simple, fun, and almost miraculous game with immense replay value due to its varied scenarios and victory conditions.

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No Pun Included, No Pun IncludedVideo

The video provides a comprehensive review of "The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine," a cooperative trick-taking card game. It likely details its innovative mission structure and engaging gameplay for a broad audience.

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The Dice Tower, Tom VaselVideo

Tom Vasel found 'The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine' to be a phenomenal game, appreciating its excellent combination of cooperative trick-taking and the fascinating, limited communication that drives strategic negotiation.

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Drive Thru Games, Joel EddyVideo

The review covers "The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine", a cooperative trick-taking game that innovatively challenges players with limited communication to complete missions. It highlights the game's fresh take on classic trick-taking mechanics, offering an engaging and collaborative puzzle experience.

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ProZD, ProZDVideo

The reviewer praises 'The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine' as a cooperative trick-taking game with clever mechanics and engaging missions. He highlights its replayability and strong appeal to fans of the genre, recommending it as a 'must buy'.

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GameosityVideo

The reviewer praises "The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine" as an incredibly clever and enjoyable cooperative trick-taking game that masterfully combines limited communication with mission-based objectives.

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How To Roll Dice, How To Roll DiceVideo

This video offers a review and explanation of the physical board game "The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine", likely including gameplay and instructional content.

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