The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine

• A cooperative trick-taking adventure with 50 mission briefs that escalate in challenge as your team searches for the elusive Planet Nine

• Master communication under constraints: share limited intel at key moments to steer tricks without table talk

• Every mission changes the win condition—it's not about who wins the trick, but who wins it and when

• Elegant, portable design makes it a perfect travel and weeknight game that teaches in minutes and hooks for hours

• High replay value with branching missions, variable task assignments, and difficulty tweaks for seasoned crews

• Ideal for fans of classic card games who want a fresh, team-first puzzle wrapped in a space exploration theme

Specifications

• Ages: 10+

• Author: Thomas Sing

• Players: 3–5

• Playtime: ~20 minutes

• Product Dimensions: 5.1 × 7.1 × 1.7 in

• Product Weight: 0.6 lbs

• Manual Dimensions: 5 × 7 in

• Country of Origin: Poland

• Year Released: 2020

• Awards: Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020; Popular Mechanics’ 2020 Game & Toy Award

What’s in the Box?

• Core playing card deck with suit cards and rocket trump cards

• Task cards and tokens to define who must win specific tricks

• Commander marker and communication tokens for limited information sharing

• Mission logbook with 50 cooperative scenarios and quick-start rules

Software and Docs

Download Manual

Download Hi-Res Images

Download Game Demo Sheet

Kosmos Helper App 

Would you prefer to have the rules of this game explained to you instead of reading the rulebook? If so, download the Kosmos Helper App. In the app, you can find animated explanations of the instructions and other helpful features for a selection of Kosmos games. Available on iOS and Android devices, find the app by searching “Kosmos Helper App” in the iOS App Store or in Google Play.

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