11 Modern Tabletop Games Perfect for Your Next Game Night

5. The Crew: Quest for Planet Nine – Cooperative Trick-Taking

The Crew takes classic trick-taking (think Spades or Hearts) and flips it into a thrilling, cooperative space adventure. Each mission brings new challenges: perhaps you have to win a particular card, coordinate in silence, or overcome unexpected twists from the mission deck. The real twist: you can only communicate sparingly, forcing everyone to “read the table” and rely on shared logic, not just luck. Missions get gradually tougher—beat one, flip the deck, and the next puzzle appears—making it the ultimate “one more round?” game. The compact box is perfect for gaming on the move, and with endless replay value, your crew will find themselves hooked for weeks. Whether you’re a card veteran or total newbie, The Crew delivers tense, cooperative moments guaranteed to spark lively post-game debates.