The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine 2019
Designed by Thomas Sing
What it is
A light card game, science fiction, space exploration game for 2-5 players (~20 min), built around communication limits, cooperative game, hand management.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #95 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
How to play The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine is a light game (rated 2.0 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–5 players, runs about 20 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Card Game, Science Fiction and Space Exploration game where the core of play revolves around Communication Limits, Cooperative Game and Hand Management. A light card game, science fiction, space exploration game for 2-5 players (~20 min), built around communication limits, cooperative game, hand management. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #95 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
How many players is The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine?
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine plays with 2–5 players.
Does The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine work with 2 players?
Yes — The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine plays 2–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine take to play?
About 20 minutes per game.
Is The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.0 out of 5 — light — easy to learn. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 2.0/5 and a 10+ age rating — The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine?
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine is a Card Game, Science Fiction, Space Exploration game, built on Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Hand Management.
Where to buy The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
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