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The Crew: Quest for Planet Nine by Thames & Kosmos - 3-5 Player Cooperative Card Game for Ages 10+ with 50 Levels of Difficulty and Endless Replay

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Age Range (Description) Adult
Number of Players 3 to 5
Brand Thames & Kosmos
Theme Science Fiction
Material Cardboard

About this item

  • Cooperative strategy game--win or lose together!
  • A new twist on classic trick-taking card games
  • Difficulty increases as the game progresses, making it a good choice for players of all skill levels
  • Uses common card game mechanics like tricks and following suit
  • The game spans 50 different missions across the solar system, each mission takes 5-10 minutes
  • Kennerspiel des Jahres (German for Connoisseur Game of the Year) Winner

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THAMES & KOSMOS The Crew - Quest for Planet Nine | Card Game | Kennerspiel des Jahres Winner | Cooperative | 3-5 Players | Ages 10+ | Trick-Taking | 50 Levels of Difficulty | Endless Replay


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Astronauts wanted! The scientific community is abuzz over signs of a mysterious planet located at the edge of our solar system. But despite all of their efforts, so far they have been unable to provide substantial evidence of its existence. Join this exciting space adventure to find out if the theories are just science fiction or if you will discover Planet Nine. In this cooperative trick-taking card game, you need to complete 50 different missions as you travel across the solar system. But you will only succeed if you can work together as a team. To master the challenges and achieve your mission, communication will be essential — but in space, things can be more challenging than expected. It’s not just who wins the hand but also how the hand is won that makes all the difference.

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WARNING. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled.


From the manufacturer

The Crew
The Crew Box

KOSMOS
About KOSMOS Games

KOSMOS games build social skills, stimulate logical and strategic thinking, promote visual-spatial and math skills, cultivate physical coordination and manual dexterity, encourage family time, and inspire fair-mindedness, confidence, and honorable attitudes. German engineered and beautifully made, these games become enduring family favorites and game night classics. For all these reasons, Kosmos games have earned worldwide acclaim.

The Crew

The Quest for Planet Nine

Astronauts wanted! Scientists say there is a mysterious ninth planet located at the edge of our solar system. Join this exciting space adventure to find out if the theories are true.

The Crew spans 50 missions that tell a thrilling story as you travel across the solar system. These missions can be played many times and take about 5-10 mins each.

To achieve your mission, teamwork and communication will be essential — but in space, things can be more challenging than expected.

  • Ages 10 and up
  • For 3 to 5 players
  • Play Time: 20 minutes
The Crew Contents

Thomas Sing
About the Designer

Thomas Sing is an economist who lives in the town of Constance on Lake Constance. With his friends he bought a corner store which has given him time for his hobbies, which include mathematics, Miss Lupun, and inventing games.

His first game for KOSMOS, The Crew, has brought together the popular worlds of trick-taking games and cooperative games in a fascinating and entirely original way.

What's in the box?

  • 40 Large cards
  • 5 Reminder cards
  • 36 Small cards
  • 1 Commander token
  • 10 Task tokens
  • 5 Radio Communication tokens
  • 1 Distress signal token
  • Rulebook, logbook

Trick Taking

Limited Communication

Game Attributes

Trick-taking

A modern twist on the popular card game genre of trick-taking.

Players of euchre, hearts, spades, or bridge will be familiar with the style of game, but The Crew offers a fresh new way to play.

Instead of playing against each other for points, The Crew is a cooperative game, where players win or lose together.

Limited Communication

Brilliantly, The Crew does not allow players to talk to each other, but players can communicate.

Once per mission, each player can show the other players one card from their hand. But choose the card you show the other players wisely! It's the only card you'll be able to share during that mission.

Game Attributes

The Crew is a highly cooperative game where the whole team needs to work together in order to be successful.

The Crew is also very strategic. Teams will get better at this game the more they play.

Manual and logbook

2-player variant

colorblind friendly

KOSMOS Helper App

Full-color Manual and Logbook

Learning how to play The Crew is easy with the 22-page manual.

The logbook outlines the 50 missions you can take with your team. Along with a space to record your missions.

Two-player variant

The Crew can easily be played with different numbers of players (from 3 - 5). If you want to play with 2 players, there is a unique setup that will provide players with a whole new experience.

Color Blind Friendly

The colors of the cards are important to this game. But don't worry if you or your friend are color blind because each color also has a unique symbol that is printed on the cards.

KOSMOS Helper App

If you don't feel like reading the manual, you can also learn how to play The Crew on the KOSMOS Helper App which uses animation, text, and audio. You can download the Helper App on either iOS or Android.

What's in the box

  • 45 large cards, 36 small cards, 17 tokens
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    Customer reviews

    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    5,223 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the game really fun and wonderful. They also say it's challenging but easy to learn, and not too complex. Customers also appreciate the cooperative style, saying it'll require everyone to think hard and work together. They say it’s a great game for money, and completely worth it. Customers praise the quality of the pieces, saying they’re well done and clear.

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    162 customers mention156 positive6 negative

    Customers find the game really fun, challenging, and wonderful. They say it hits the sweet spot of fun and difficulty, with a fun storyline. Customers also say it's fun to take to different groups and see how strategies develop. They also say the game provides hours on hours of challenge and excitement, making it a great escape room game. Customers appreciate the different ways to play, which keeps the game interesting and easy for beginners.

    "...CONCLUSION: The Crew offers one of the most accessible and innovative gaming experiences I have ever enjoyed...." Read more

    "...I'm not laughing anymore. I'm in awe. This is one of the most enjoyable games in existence...." Read more

    "...Overall this is simply the best game in its genre and both beginners and seasoned tabletop player will enjoy" Read more

    "...But what is still great is that it is a fun strategic game that we can play past 11pm on a Friday night after a long game of King's Dilemma, and..." Read more

    119 customers mention95 positive24 negative

    Customers find the game challenging but easy to learn. They say it's not too complex, and easy for beginners but challenging for experts. They also say the rules are extremely simple, making it easy to play whenever. Customers also mention that the levels 1-10 are pretty easy, and the concept is simple.

    "...This cooperative environment makes the game easy to teach as it encourages players to help each other succeed in completing each mission...." Read more

    "Bottom line up front: an easy to learn, easy to teach, co-op version of Spades that doesn't let one person dominate the table...." Read more

    "This game is extremely simple in its rules. Nonetheless it requires a bit of strategic thinking, deducing and cooperation..." Read more

    "...The game is definitely harder now and maybe works as a team building exercise, because you have to encourage, or be humble and accept blame, and try..." Read more

    66 customers mention66 positive0 negative

    Customers find the co-op in the game to be great, challenging, and fun for all ages. They also say that accomplishing tasks together is more satisfying than trying to come out on top. Customers also appreciate the versatility and the ability to play a lot of gameplay in a small box.

    "...To cap it all off, Crew comes with a campaign of 50 game scenarios, any of which you can simply pick up and play at any time...." Read more

    "This is a great cooperative game. Quick play,, with lots of changeups between hands to keep it interesting...." Read more

    "...The cooperative aspect of this game is so challenging, but so rewarding when we get it right and win the round...." Read more

    "...Even though this game is cooperative and I am very competitive, I love it and can't play enough!..." Read more

    32 customers mention24 positive8 negative

    Customers find the game to be great value for money. They say it's inexpensive, and worth the price for hours of good times. Customers also appreciate the decent replay value, and the fact that there is no bidding or special rules.

    "...It's still affordable and if you enjoy co-operative games, card games, and trick-taking, you will get a lot of value and plays out of this one..." Read more

    "...to play with, given the value that is in this tiny box and the price point, there's no reason not to give it a try!..." Read more

    "This game is a steal. It's so cheap for hours of good times. It also hurts my brain." Read more

    "...cards themselves are standard stock, but the printing on them are less than ideal for color blind players or those with weaker eyesight...." Read more

    30 customers mention24 positive6 negative

    Customers like the quality of the game. They mention that the pieces are of good quality, the components are well done, and the rules are clear and easy to teach. They also appreciate the variety of missions and the sturdy box. Overall, customers find the game to be a great team game and a high quality product.

    "...It is a fantastic filler game, but is also substantial enough to continue long into the night." Read more

    "...It is extremely unique. I have never seen a game like this, and that alone is pretty cool. This seems like a game I’d be really interested in...." Read more

    "...Very high quality game and not too complex." Read more

    "...trick taking, and the unique goals each round keep it fresh and interesting...." Read more

    18 customers mention17 positive1 negative

    Customers find the appearance of the game brilliant, well-designed, and pretty. They also say the art is ok. Customers also say that the nature of the product makes it really unique. They mention that the challenges are well designed and fun to take to different locations.

    "...Crew will have a place on my shelf in perpetuity. A brilliant, reasonably light game that can find its way to any table...." Read more

    "...While they look nice when new, they are just pasteboard with no coating, so they wear out and bend easily...." Read more

    "Love this game! The challenges are well designed and it's fun to take to different groups and see how strategies develop organically." Read more

    "The Crew is a very fun, brilliantly designed game! The Crew is a co-operative, scenario based, trick-taking game...." Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers find the length of the game to be fun, quick, and easy to play. They also say the missions are extremely fast and the game is fast to set up. Customers also mention that it's good for groups, and can be played in a short time frame or extended into a longer amount of time.

    "...The Crew is quick to set up and get started, and can be ended quickly by marking your place in the provided chart within the rule book...." Read more

    "...The missions are also extremely fast and the game is fast to set up...." Read more

    "This is a great cooperative game. Quick play,, with lots of changeups between hands to keep it interesting...." Read more

    "...Each round is quick and snappy, so whether you win or lose, you will be talking with your friends about how tackle your next challenge and get back..." Read more

    15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

    Customers find the replayability of the game good, with 50 missions that add to the fun. They say the game is easy to learn, fun to play, and holds a lot of replay value. Customers also say the depth and replay value of the product cannot be understated. They love that the game can be played however long they want, and that it includes a story line that advances the story with each round.

    "...Lots of fun and great replayability. We have given this game as a gift to friends, also. My wife and I play nearly every meal while we eat...." Read more

    "...Can be played as a 2 person game or up to five players. Play includes a story line that advances the story with each round, which made it more fun..." Read more

    "This is a really fun game that holds a lot of replay ability." Read more

    "Love this game! I love that the game can be played however long I want to, so it’s easy to play whenever. You can play 1 mission or 20...." Read more

    Great game, card quality is not up to par
    4 Stars
    Great game, card quality is not up to par
    I got this as a present for Christmas because the game itself is actually very fun (played before at a friend’s house). But after less than a week of game play, the cards are already getting crusty? It seems like the paint from the cards are coming off and getting other cards dirty (see picture). Pretty disappointing, since we really like this game.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Gran juego colaborativo!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and family friend board game
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    I recently played "The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine" board game with my friends and family and had a blast. The game is very well designed and easy to understand, with clear instructions and great illustrations that made it easy for everyone to play. The game play is very engaging and it has a lot of strategy involved which makes it very interesting and fun. The game board is of high quality and the game pieces are well made and durable. The game also comes with a variety of different challenges and missions that keep the game fresh and exciting every time you play. I highly recommend "The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine" board game to anyone looking for a fun and challenging board game to play with friends and family.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Enkelt och svårt på samma gång
    Reviewed in Sweden on October 3, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic game
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    Reviewed in France on July 27, 2022