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The Crew

The Crew is a cooperative trick-taking card game where players must complete specific missions together—without sharing too much information. With limited communication and increasing difficulty, it’s a brainy, satisfying challenge in silent teamwork and cardplay precision.

Mechanics:

Action Choice, Asymmetry, Campaign, Cooperative, Deduction, Negotiation, Resource Management, Role-playing, Trick-taking, Turn-based, Voting,

Dynamics:

Adaptability, Attention, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Delegation, Feedback, Grit, Initiative, Leadership, Persuasion, Problem Solving, Reliability, Responsiveness, Risk-taking, Self Advocacy, Strategy Development, Teamwork,

HOW TO PLAY

Written Instructions:

Play Personalities

Explorer, Competitor, Director,

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As a Digital Game

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As an Opener

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As a Core Activity

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As a Closer

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FACILITATION SUPPORT

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Buy / Access

Thames & Kosmos: https://store.thamesandkosmos.com/products/the-crew

DIY Notes:

Variations

> Mission Deep Sea edition

Pulse Check

Q - Are people having fun — smiling, laughing, in deep thought? 

Q - Does everyone seem open to keep playing? Are the disengaged able to be more engaged? 

Q - Do you hear productive strategizing about how to improve process or results?

How

Position the reflection around pathways and resources for accomplishing goals and future growth: 

Q - How did the team organize itself around the rules and objectives? 

Q - Did conflict or miscommunication affect the game? How might you address that for next time? 

Q - Would more time, people, or resources have shifted the team's approach? How so?

Think

Position the reflection around rational planning and communication methods: 

Q - Did this game illuminate any patterns in how you give and receive information? 

Q - How might it be helpful to know the preferences and tendencies of your colleagues? 

Q - Could your team benefit from additional or more diverse perspectives?

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