The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine

The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine has become a staple in our game nights. It's a unique cooperative trick-taking game that truly makes you work together as a team. I'm a big fan of cooperative games, and this one stands out because it's not just about completing tasks; it's about strategic communication and reading your teammates.

The premise is simple: you're astronauts on a mission to find Planet Nine. Each mission involves completing specific objectives by winning tricks with certain cards. But here's the twist – communication is limited. You can only reveal one card per player per game and use a token to indicate if it's the highest, lowest, or only card of its suit. This makes for a fascinating dynamic where you have to strategize and deduce based on limited information.

The game comes with 50 missions that progressively increase in difficulty. The missions are diverse enough to keep things interesting, and the escalating difficulty provides a satisfying challenge. We've found that even though we've played through many missions, each playthrough feels different due to the card randomization and the limited communication.

While the game itself is fantastic, I do have one minor gripe: the card quality. Some reviewers have mentioned this, and I agree. The cards are a bit flimsy, and I've already noticed some wear and tear after a few plays. I'd recommend getting card sleeves to protect them.

Overall, The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine is a highly engaging and rewarding game. If you're looking for a cooperative game that encourages communication and strategic thinking, this is a must-try.