The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine

Video pLvhuyxnP2o All You Can Board top_5_list at 12:23 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Cooperative trick-taking that creates genius-level plays
simple core mechanic that scales with challenge

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

The Mind

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Mechanics unknown.

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Quotes (from this video)

this is the game out of every single on the list i recommend the highest
it's a tableau builder where you're sort of building up the strip on santa monica

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Video EH6tUQx6JnM analysis at 0:57 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Deepest decision space without heavy overhead
Strong campaign structure with evolving challenges

Cons

Complexity at higher player counts; may be less accessible to new players
Two-player requires dummy hand; may feel burdensome

Thematic elements

cooperative trick-taking with mission goals
space mission campaign
campaign-driven puzzle

Comparison games

Take Time
The Mind

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative trick-taking — Players collaborate to win specific cards that fulfill mission requirements.
task cards and campaign arc — Missions progress along a 50-mission arc with escalating challenge.
Trick-taking — Players collaborate to win specific cards that fulfill mission requirements.

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Quotes (from this video)

The Crew clearly offered the most for repeated game nights. Between the mission variety and how different groups approach the same problems, we just kept pulling it out.
If you only buy one small cooperative card game and you want it to last, buy the Crew.
The mind is the stripped down two to four player game where you just have cards one to 100 and as a team you try to play them in ascending order without talking or showing your hands.
The mind is the purest social interaction in a weird way.
Take Time's depth was more about shared pre-planning, deciding which segments we wanted to sacrifice with low or high totals.

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Video YD64pJd8Dhw Allies or Enemies general_discussion at 2:44 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

tight, fast gameplay; works well at 2 players; high feel of cooperation

Cons

limited variability over time; some players may want more depth

Thematic elements

Cooperative mission planning
Space, near-future exploration, missions to planets
Playful, fast-paced

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Card-driven actions — Actions are selected by cards you play, with limited information.
cooperative trick-taking — Players work together to complete missions by playing cards to meet mission requirements.
Trick-taking — Players work together to complete missions by playing cards to meet mission requirements.

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Quotes (from this video)

it's a really cool simple combo
it moves so fast
it's a two player version honestly works fine
it's like 10 pounds like it's a very cheap game we got a lot of play out of it
the monsters play very differently to how the ones in the original one do so i really like having both versions to play through
it's a rondelle game where you've got workers

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Video RPsqTnRhx8E Allies or Enemies top_10_list at 2:48 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Very accessible cooperative abstract
Delivers tension through constraints

Cons

Can feel repetitive after many plays

Thematic elements

Cooperation with limited communication
Space mission teamwork
Mission-based, escalating difficulty

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative trick-taking — Missions rely on card-led actions with hidden information
Mission-based — Sequential challenges with increasing complexity
Trick-taking — Missions rely on card-led actions with hidden information

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No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

this is our top 10 co-op games
it's such a chill game
we are so engaged in this very simple game

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Video wh4BEYNz_lE Allies or Enemies top_10_list at 3:10 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Cooperative play
Space-themed missions
Compact footprint

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Array
Space
Abstract / Mission-based

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cooperative Game — Players work together to complete contracts across missions.
cooperative play — Players work together to complete contracts across missions.
Trick-taking — Players play cards to win tricks as per mission requirements.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

pack small box games they're easier to pack
laminate two sheets and then we've got sheets that we can reuse and reuse and just clean off as we go
we only play like two or three games a day
souvenir games we always we always buy a game we always look at the board game store whatever city we're in
they're gonna be in another language when you're in another country so good to keep in mind games that are either language independent
space to bring back gloomhaven home from italy would be a real mistake

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Video WKyC32iFuPc Unknown Channel general_discussion at 15:53 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Accessible but with surprising depth for puzzle-solving
Great for newer players and mainstream groups
Fits Timmy/Joyful play with space-theme flavor

Cons

May feel repetitive after multiple plays if players seek novelty
Less appealing to Spike players who crave high-variance strategies

Thematic elements

Array
Cooperative space mission with trick-taking constraints

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

communication restrictions — Players have constrained information sharing to enable puzzle-like coordination.
cooperative trick-taking — Players collaboratively complete trick-taking challenges with limited communication.
limited communication — Players have constrained information sharing to enable puzzle-like coordination.
Sequential Communication Limits — Players have restricted information exchange to coordinate tasks effectively.
Trick-taking — Players collaboratively complete trick-taking challenges with limited communication.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

"Patchwork, right? Very popular two-player game."
"This game is actually a very spike game."
"The Timmy is really into it because oh, the concept is oh we get to have a bunch of birds and they all have abilities and they have like Latin text on them."
"There are a lot of ways you can pilot your faction"
"negotiation is a big appeal for all three archetypes"
"What better game to talk about negotiation than Twilight Imperium?"
"Pandemic Legacy is the quintessential Johnny game"
"The Crew cooperative trick taking game"
"one straight line. There's one optimal way to solve it"

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Video ALW9-81KHJQ top_5_list at 15:39 sentiment: negative

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Overall sentiment (raw)

negative

Pros

Potential for a tense cooperative puzzle with limited information
Strong theme and trick-taking novelty

Cons

Pacing feels repetitive and underwhelming across scenarios
Does not ramp difficulty in a satisfying way

Thematic elements

cooperative trick-taking puzzle under constrained communication
Space exploration missions with limited information

Comparison games

Hanabi
Beyond Baker Street
Fox in the Forest
Fox in the Forest Duet
Welcome to Dino World

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative_trick_taking — Players cooperate to achieve mission objectives via trick-taking with limited information.
limited_information — Clues and card placement provide constraints that guide the team.
Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game — Multiple scenarios adjust difficulty and required targets.
scenario_variation — Multiple scenarios adjust difficulty and required targets.
Trick-taking — Players cooperate to achieve mission objectives via trick-taking with limited information.

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No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

it's all about as flat as the leaves in the game box
two turns into even the first phase I was already over it
this game is unbelievably light
the board is only about this big; the hexes are tiny and fiddly
there you have it those are five more disappointing games

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Video ixOjAYfvew0 top_100_list at 2:41 sentiment: negative

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Overall sentiment (raw)

negative

Pros

Accessible entry into the trick-taking genre with a cooperative twist

Cons

Can feel luck-influenced or derivative to some players
Not universally loved among trick-taking fans

Thematic elements

Cooperative trick-taking and puzzle-solving through shared goals
Cooperative space-travel mission scenarios

Comparison games

Inside Job
Sale

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative trick-taking — Players work together to meet specific mission-based targets using a common hand.
hand management — Careful play of cards to achieve mission goals while coordinating with teammates.
Trick-taking — Players work together to meet specific mission-based targets using a common hand.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Agricola is dated; it shows its age.
The Crew I just can't recommend.
A Feast for Odin after quite a few plays is a pretty decent game.

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Video vpTOE23Ji8Q Board Sh top_40_list at 14:01 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

tight teamwork challenges
excellent tension and communication
surprisingly deep for a cooperative card game

Cons

can feel abstract without group buy-in to the cooperative premise

Thematic elements

cooperative trick-taking with mission objectives
space mission teamwork
tight, time-pressured cooperation with hidden information

Comparison games

The Mind
Hanabi

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative trick-taking — players work together to fulfill mission objectives by playing cards in specific sequences
Trick-taking — players work together to fulfill mission objectives by playing cards in specific sequences

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

"tile placement and open market..., it's a smooth and perfect tile placement game"
"Cascadia is a fantastic game that you can play with everyone"
"endless winter paleo Americans is wide and thinky; a big, ambitious euro"
"mind management is the best sort of one game you can buy"
"production is insane—deluxe, beautiful components"
"unsettled is a giant puzzle with every planet different"
"Iki is a tremendous Euro game I absolutely love"

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Video _fPcKJePTaE Pair of Dice Paradise top_10_list at 1:33 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

tight solo-coop design
clever puzzle-like missions that scale well

Cons

can feel puzzle-like rather than story-driven
mission failure can be frustrating if not coordinated

Thematic elements

cooperative card-driven spacecraft missions
Space exploration mission team-shared adventures
episodic missions with objective-driven play

Comparison games

Pandemic: First Contact

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cooperative Game — players work together to complete missions
cooperative play — players work together to complete missions
limited communication — restricted communication to maintain challenge and puzzle-like cooperation
limited information sharing — restricted communication to maintain challenge and puzzle-like cooperation
Trick-taking — cards dictate the order and success of tasks across missions

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

I've been Chaz Marlar from Pair of Dice Paradise.
This expansion funded in 20 minutes and raised 23 times the amount of its funding goal.
the King's dilemma by a horrible guilt in this interactive narrative and legacy experience
gaining a hundred and thirty-six spots to crown this month's biggest climber

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Video HhaTW27wt6U Midas Suggested Game top_10_list at 1:49 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

none

Cons

some players dislike trick-taking
cooperative pressure may reduce tension for some

Thematic elements

cooperative trick-taking with mission-driven goals
space-themed, mission-based environments across diverse locales
campaign-like progression with a logbook of missions that increase difficulty

Comparison games

Euchre
Hearts

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

campaign-like progression — a logbook of missions that scales in difficulty and provides a sense of advancement
Cooperative Game — all players share a single goal and win/lose together
cooperative play — all players share a single goal and win/lose together
Trick-taking — players cooperate to win each hand and meet mission objectives

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

the thrill of the chase
it's one of the most unique games that i've ever played
this game is not for everyone
it's the game that got me into the hobby
the mind management world is based off this graphic novel series from matt kindt

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Video p2EoUiKBQHI Fast paced games general_discussion at 19:35 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

accessible cooperative puzzle
great for introducing new players to card-driven collaboration

Cons

some missions can feel restrictive if players are not aligned on strategy

Thematic elements

Comparison games

Calico
Fort

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative trick-taking — Players work together as a team to complete specific tasks by playing cards in a sequence of tricks.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

diversity is extremely important especially for even our older community who may not be tech savvy
it's the atmosphere at the table
representation really matters
we're the products of that student
we want to keep their brain active and engaged; brain activity is important
three big ones is Calico, Fort and The Crew

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Video ayRMhIac3ms Going Analog interview at 4:40 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

highly accessible while still feeling strategic
great for teaching concept of cooperative play
puzzle-like, satisfying when a mission is completed

Cons

cooperation can feel restrictive for some players
success depends on disciplined communication among players

Thematic elements

cooperation, communication, and puzzle-like card play
Space exploration with a mission-driven objective to locate the ninth planet.
cooperative and collaborative, with a shared sense of mission

Comparison games

The Mind
Hanabi

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative trick-taking — Players work together to fulfill specific trick-based tasks using a shared deck of cards.
information sharing and constraints — Limited information requires careful discussion and strategic signalling to succeed.
short, repeatable missions — A campaign of missions with escalating complexity, designed for a narrow window of playtime.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

I'm very scared I even like I had a nightmare last night I was like I know I'm going to do so bad
Camel Up does in fact actually play up to eight players
you didn't fail you job number two man if I gotten eight that would have been perfect
ark nova but you did quite well
Baron Park you can add three points and you are now at four points for the game so far
takenoko the chibies EXP Manion because it's from a panda

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Video hg5c9Oo9LjE Rolls in the Family top_3_list at 16:44 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Easy to teach and quick to grasp
Strong cooperative feel and thematic production
Fits well for groups with varying experience

Cons

Requires group enthusiasm for trick-taking
Missions and luck can influence outcomes

Thematic elements

Cooperation under shared objectives with a space exploration motif
Cooperative space mission where players work to complete tasks by taking tricks
Light, puzzle-like teamwork with hidden objectives

Comparison games

Mage Knight
Quacks of Quedlinburg

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

hand management — Selective card play to meet mission constraints
limited communication — Limited nonverbal cues guide coordination
Silent communication — Limited nonverbal cues guide coordination
Trick-taking — Players play cards to win tricks aligned with mission goals

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

this die instead of the just a normal looking die you've got swords and arrows
it's cooperative so you you can't talk
the production is beautiful
the tutorial mission walks you through learning the game
it's a beast to learn
gosh Mage Knight is just so dang fun when you finally click

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Video 65wqGeEcypQ Shut Up and Sit Down top_10_list at 4:42 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Game of the con at Aircon 2020
Stayed a top game ever since
Small card game that's easy to carry
Campaign narrative available
Can play for just a few minutes or much longer
Can pause and come back throughout the con
Trick-taking with a cooperative twist
One of the best games ever
No accomplishment feels as good as completing a tricky mission

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Cooperative space mission
Space exploration
Mission-based cooperative play with limited communication

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cooperative Game — All players work together to complete missions
cooperative play — All players work together to complete missions
limited communication — Players have very restricted communication about their hands
Limited Table Talk — Players have very restricted communication about their hands
missions — Each round has specific mission objectives for players to complete
Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game — Each round has specific mission objectives for players to complete
Trick taking — Players play cards to win tricks based on suit and value
Trick-taking — Players play cards to win tricks based on suit and value

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

I've seen enough 90 sitcoms to know it's never a good idea to try to be in two places at once
conventions are the perfect place to play a game that requires a larger group
at a convention the people who signed up to play probably really want to be there
I'm easily distracted at a convention it's a lot of stimulus and it's overwhelming
it's quick and shouty and silly and it always goes over really well
it's unreasonably fun and lovely and feels really good to play from a pure really tactile perspective
it's wacky high energy dexterity silliness and that's honestly everything I want while at a convention
I mean no accomplishment feels as good as that
it's so simple and so good and it makes me laugh with my friends
knowing when to try and win a trick and when to try and lose a trick makes me feel so dang smart
it's fascinating that depending on the style of the people I'm playing with the game can feel really different
it's just it's dang good y'all

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Video T7hYH9Kg2VY Rolls in the Family top_10_list at 46:57 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

clever, smooth integration of cooperative play with classic trick-taking
short session lengths; adaptable to group size

Cons

requires familiarity with trick-taking to shine

Thematic elements

cooperative trick-taking
space exploration
team-based, mission-driven

Comparison games

The Quest for Planet Nine

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative trick-taking — Players follow trick-taking rules with shared objectives; communication is limited.
Objective-driven hands — Each player has a mission requiring certain cards or outcomes to be achieved.
Trick-taking — Players follow trick-taking rules with shared objectives; communication is limited.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

it's just it is that quick card drafting. You know, the simultaneous play keeps everyone engaged.
scouting, which is taking one of the outermost cards on the set that's currently out and taking it into your hand and slotting it anywhere.
you can't communicate what each of you have outside of in between rounds.
it's all around, you know, you're rolling these dice behind your little map and then using, you know, dice placement out on kind of a shared board to ultimately try to fly the plane successfully.
Tumbling Dice had a way of getting to his heart.
Sausage Sizzle is just absolutely knocked it out of the park in that regard.
This is the definitive filler game.
Escape the temple for 10 minutes of excitement and fun.

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Video 8OTPm2TWY6Y Foster the Meeple top_10_list at 3:48 sentiment: negative

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Overall sentiment (raw)

negative

Pros

Novel combination of trick-taking and cooperative gameplay
Unique silent cooperative mechanic

Cons

Silent play removes conversational comfort of trick-taking games
Too easy for experienced trick-taking players
Questions if truly cooperative without communication
Better trick-taking games available
Better cooperative games available
Better hidden information games available

Thematic elements

Cooperative trick-taking adventure
Space exploration searching for Planet Nine
Silent cooperative with no communication

Comparison games

The Mind
Euchre
Spades

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cooperative — All players work together silently to complete mission objectives
Silent play — Players cannot communicate or talk about strategy during play
Trick-taking — Traditional trick-taking game mechanics similar to euchre or spades

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Overrated has a very negative connotation but if i say something's overrated it means to me this game is ranked something on bgg and i think it's higher than what it should be
Raiders of the north seas is just like has a really unique work replacement mechanism but all the actions are pretty boring
The crew is not necessarily like a heinous game i don't think it's a 0 out of 10. i just i'm shocked that it's in the top 50
Azul is the perfect entry-level game it's very easy to teach it's beautiful it's very quick to play
Viticulture should be about making the wine right you should be making wine you should be fulfilling wine contracts to to win the game
Gloomhaven is a dungeon crawler that was kind of a first adopter but it's almost been surpassed
Losing gloomhaven sucks it sucks so hard because if you lose you gotta replay that mission if you lose you just spent four hours
I think brass does things so well it's complex but it's not so complex that everybody can learn it
This is maybe more of a me problem but i get kind of quarterback-y in gloomhaven because i don't want to lose

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Video w0eJ-Jm3pf4 Chairman of the Board top_10_list at 8:04 sentiment: mixed

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

Objectively clever and meticulously designed

Cons

Personal dislike of trick-taking games; limits enjoyment regardless of cleverness

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative trick-taking — Players work together to complete a sequence of tricks with specific objectives across scenarios of increasing difficulty
Trick-taking — Players work together to complete a sequence of tricks with specific objectives across scenarios of increasing difficulty

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

allegory is a game that really did intrigue me actually a very stunning looking game actually I love the artwork in this one
there were too many negative cards in the game
I wanted to like this one I thought there were too many negative cards in the game
I thought that was a fantastic mechanism however I thought it was a bit hamstrung by the fact that the rest of the game was pretty light
the potential was off the charts with this one but the rest of the game just held it back
this was convoluted it was drawn out in a very long game for no reason you were constantly going bust often um you know without having made a single decision and it was just a frustrating mess of a game that I absolutely despised
hierarchy is a tiny little micro game by button shy
I remember it being at least a quality design
the online digital implementation of it is better than the physical card game
objectively this game is so clever it's very meticulously designed and if you like trick taking and you like co-op gameplay you're gonna love it
I've played this one over a hundred times I'm just completely warm out on this game
Village Green is a nice design, but the restrictions were a little bit debilitating
every single placement is important here
the fun part I thought decision wise there was almost nothing here
it's one of those games where you never go to calculate scoring it's just a fun activity

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Video v-N38p5wVd8 Broken Reaper game_review at 0:39 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Innovative merge of trick-taking and cooperative mechanics
Short play time (20-minute filler) with quick teaching
Campaign structure with multiple missions and replay value
Allows strategic planning with limited communication
Good entry point for trick-taking and co-op fans

Cons

Limited player interaction due to silent play
Best at 3 players; 4-5 players increases difficulty and duration
No two-player or solo mode
Aesthetics and component quality are modest; box can be flimsy
Campaign can feel repetitive or constrained for some groups

Thematic elements

Cooperative trick-taking with space exploration flavor
Space mission setting with Earth orbit and planetary exploration
Campaign logbook with mission-driven progression and flavor text

Comparison games

The Mind

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

campaign logbook — Logbook tracks progress across missions; flavor text is minimal; tasks are checked off as attempted
cooperative campaign with personal objectives — Players collectively complete missions; each player has to fulfill specific tasks; campaigns can be played standalone
limited communication — No talking during play; some information is revealed by face-up cards and markers to coordinate
mission-based constraints — Missions impose task-based restrictions and must be completed in specific orders or with particular card requirements
Trick-taking — Players play cards following suit; trump cards can win; higher value wins the trick; tasks constrain who wins each trick

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

forget the whole thing about campaign mode
I think this will impress other people
it's a very healthy amount of tension
not the most exciting game out there

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Video nlB0ZVFLuuE The Broken Meeple top_10_list at 26:50 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Excellent gateway for newbies into trick-taking
Very approachable with proper coordination

Cons

Requires clear communication; otherwise mistakes happen
Less depth than heavier trick-takers

Thematic elements

Team-based mission objectives through cards
Space-themed cooperative trick-taking
-light, puzzle-like teamwork

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cooperative Game — All players share a single objective and must coordinate
cooperative play — All players share a single objective and must coordinate
Trick-taking — Players collectively aim to win certain tricks to meet mission goals

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Spirit Island's fantastic it is one of my favorite co-ops of all time
it's not for everybody
I love teaching games
I just want a nice Speedy game
The Crew is a great trick taking game
Scythe is not a fun one to teach
it's got the most stuff in it which also makes it the harder one to play with Noobs
ironically the first game I ever played at a board game club that got me into the hobby was Seven Wonders with leaders included where I actually won the game
it's a fantastic fun game
I've played this game a lot

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Video --kWaNv_Wlc Three Minute Board Games top_10_list at 9:47 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Reinvented trick taking
Quick rounds
Spicy hidden hand co-op tension

Cons

Theme is superfluous
Experienced 500 players must override instincts

Thematic elements

Cooperative space mission
Space exploration
Sci-fi adventure

Comparison games

500

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cooperative — Hidden hand co-op tension
Cooperative Game — Hidden hand co-op tension
Trick taking — Reinvented trick taking with cooperative twist
Trick-taking — Reinvented trick taking with cooperative twist

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Do not adjust your set
This list is quite different to last year's and I think that mostly reflects what an absolute 2020 has been
My subjective opinion is biased skewed irrational and probably wrong
It is very political all war games are political
So say we all
What am I doing with my life
Squishy squishy squish squish squish

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Video 5VRzzmZqz-c Before You Play top_50_list at 42:41 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

highly positive

Pros

best-in-class cooperative trick-taking
clear objectives and meaningful tension
works well at multiple player counts

Cons

some missions can be punishingly difficult
requires good communication and focus

Thematic elements

cooperative trick-taking
space mission; cooperative puzzle-solving
mission-driven, focused

Comparison games

The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
Heave-ho!

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

card drafting within missions — players select and play cards to achieve specific trick outcomes
cooperative trick-taking — teams work together to win tricks to satisfy mission requirements
hand management — manage a hand of cards to win required tricks
mission-based progression — 50 missions provide a long-form campaign of increasing difficulty
Trick-taking — teams work together to win tricks to satisfy mission requirements
trick-taking (cooperative) — players cooperate to win specific tricks to complete a mission

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Quotes (from this video)

it's a really intense game
this is the meanest tree game out there
it's the best trick-taking game of all time
the economy in this game is probably one of the most interesting parts

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Ingenious innovative trick-taking game
Cooperative gameplay
50 progressive missions
Supports 3-5 players
Good use of silent communication mechanic
Compact stocking stuffer size
Excellent replay value
One of host's favorite trick-taking games

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Cooperative space adventure
Space exploration
Mission-based puzzle

Comparison games

The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
Hearts
The Mind

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cooperative — All players work together to complete missions
Mission-based — 50 progressively harder missions to complete
Silent communication — Players communicate via tokens on cards indicating highest, lowest, or only card
Trick-taking — Players play cards to win tricks, following suit when possible

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Quotes (from this video)

this is a bit of a different top five to what i'm used to doing because normally i do a solo top 10 or i do a collaboration with other people
so you're getting 10 games for the price of five basically we'll call it a special deal because it's christmas
palette cleanser you know i'm full i'm stuffed after that meal can we just do something simple now
this is basically i got a big group of people at christmas most of them aren't gamers we just want something a little bit light
you literally destroy pretty much every content in this box in order to finish the game
for a tenner what does it matter you get yourself a good 90 minutes of solid puzzle solving fun
this is a really cool twist on the love letter series
this is a really ingenious innovative like trick taking game which is a cooperative game
this is definitely the one that i put my stock behind in that sort of genre
it's one of my favorite two player games in existence
every time i teach this to people they go out and buy it it's that much of a success
it's only a game bye for now

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

short per-round playtime that lends itself to quick sessions
accessible entry into trick-taking for players new to the genre
great variability across 50 missions
compact, affordable package suitable for travel and casual gamers

Cons

communication rules can feel restrictive or overbearing if not followed
not a deeply thematic experience beyond mechanics and mission structure
may not appeal to solo players or those disinterested in cooperative play

Thematic elements

cooperative trick-taking with limited communication and mission-based objectives
space mission aboard a spaceship on a long quest to locate Planet Nine across 50 missions
mission-by-mission progression with logbook-style tracking

Comparison games

Diamonds
Captain is Dead

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cooperative Game — the crew wins by meeting mission-specific objectives; misplay or letting a right card lose can cause failure
cooperative win condition — the crew wins by meeting mission-specific objectives; misplay or letting a right card lose can cause failure
limited communication — players can communicate limited information about their cards to influence play without over-sharing
mission-based progression — 50 distinct missions, each with objective-card requirements and sequence-specific constraints
restricted communication — players can communicate limited information about their cards to influence play without over-sharing
Trick-taking — each round is a trick; players play one card, highest card of the leading suit wins; rockets act as trump cards

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Quotes (from this video)

the best thing about this game is those tense rounds when there are only a few tricks left to play and you narrowly squeak in the win
it's incredibly short playtime for each round makes it a perfect game for lunch times and for breaks between other games
to get the best out of the crew you really need to obey the communication rules. Too much information makes this game too easy
it isn't a rich thematic game it's a great take on the trick taking genre

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Video p9JmpZmsG5Q Mighty Suggested Game Production top_10_list at 2:02 sentiment: positive

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Engaging cooperative challenge
Short, repeatable play sessions
Good entry point for new co-op players

Cons

High reliance on clear communication and planning
Some missions can be unforgiving if mis-coordinated

Thematic elements

Cooperation to accomplish mission goals under constraint
Space-based cooperative missions with teammates guiding a crew through tasks
Mission-driven, task-focused

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cooperative trick-taking with hand management — Players collaborate to select cards to win tricks that satisfy specific mission requirements.
Goal-oriented coordination — Players must align actions to meet mission-specific objectives without explicit instruction outside the mission.
Trick-taking — Players collaborate to select cards to win tricks that satisfy specific mission requirements.

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Quotes (from this video)

thanksgiving is a holiday about bringing people together so i wanted to include games that make you want to high five instead of punch each other in the face
every game on this list is a different variation on a cooperative game
it's time to talk turkey
Spirit Island features some amazing asymmetrical powers that really offer a plethora of gameplay options for all different kinds of players
it's definitely a longer heftier co-op game unlike most in the genre
the irony of putting a game on my thanksgiving list about driving colonists out of your native land is not lost on me but what better time than a colonizer's holiday to bring awareness to its origins and help write a new narrative of kindness to our indigenous peoples
I love a game that makes you think and also sparks great conversations
this has been a mighty suggested game production and i'm alex your board game sommelier signing off

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Broke the market with cooperative trick-taking; highly replayable
Innovative social play

Cons

Can be challenging and may require coordination

Thematic elements

Cooperation under strict card-based constraints
Space exploration; cooperative trick-taking challenges
Mission book-driven, scenario-based challenges

Comparison games

Wingspan
Cgrapher
The King’s Dilemma

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative trick-taking — players cooperate to fulfill mission constraints by taking or avoiding tricks
Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game — a book of missions with different requirements and tricks
scenario-based missions — a book of missions with different requirements and tricks
Trick-taking — players cooperate to fulfill mission constraints by taking or avoiding tricks

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Quotes (from this video)

We do love a trick taker on the channel and the big craze for cooperative trick takers was born with this game.
This is Daybreak... a fabulous game.
Endeavor Deep Sea... definitely my favorite of all of the Kenes winners so far.

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