Stellar FactorySpaceteam: A Fast-paced, Cooperative, Shouting Card Game

Love this game!

I'm a game nerd, raised on the old Avalon Hill bookcase games and tactical miniatures games by Games Workshop, and I still love all manner of board games today. 'Spaceteam' was worth a quick review because this game checks off a lot of boxes.Games of 'Spaceteam' are short but frenetic, making it a great go-to for impromptu pick-up games or for game nights when things wrap up earlier than expected.'Spaceteam' scales well with its advertised 3-6 players (or even more if you use the expansions, although we thought that 4-6 players is the game's 'sweet spot').Its cooperative play— which puts emphasis on social interaction— and its pace and hilarity make 'Spaceteam' suitable for use as a 'party game' at small gatherings, even among players who aren't really serious board gamers.'Spaceteam' is a relatively simple game, and while it's described as suitable for ages 12 and up, I think that a lot of kids below that age could pick up on the rules pretty easily.At its current pricing, 'Spaceteam' has a cheap buy-in and offers a good value. It won't require a huge investment to add this title to your collection-- and it won't take up a lot of space on your shelf, either, which is always a concern at my casa.There are a couple of minor criticisms, too.First of all, people who have difficulty processing fast-paced events happening more or less simultaneously may feel overwhelmed by 'Spaceteam.'You're liable to shout a lot while playing 'Spaceteam,' so this might not be the game to play while baby is napping.Players need to be able to pass cards to each other or move freely around the table, so 'Spaceteam' might not be the best game to play in a tight breakfast nook or when seated in a booth. Three or four players facing each other across an absurdly long dining table might be in for a cardio workout.'Spaceteam' isn't a good game to play while multitasking. I'd plan on turning the TV off and putting the phone away (and not being rude to your friends LOL).On a note completely unrelated to this review of the base set, we own both of the expansions for 'Spaceteam' and they're both great-- and I especially liked that both expansions fit within the box for the basic set.This one's a no-brainer. If you're reading this and thinking about buying 'Spaceteam,' go ahead and pull the trigger!

This has become my favorite game. It's fast to learn and faster to play -- I'd say that set-up takes 5 mins and so does gameplay. The cooperative nature of the game is light balm for my obscenely competitive family - doesn't totally stop the crap-talking but takes the edge off.

I bought this game to spend time with my adult siblings on a family trip. Everyone had a blast (no pun intended) playing this. It kept a bunch of drink adults entertained for almost 2 hours. The only reason we didn't play it again, is there were other games everyone wanted to try. The action is fast-paced and chaotic as everyone tries to describe what they need and random events happen. It gets really crazy when people describe the pictures, coming up with their own unique descriptors. I think this would be suitable for older teens on up, though younger kids could probably enjoy this without the timer. The setup of the deck takes a little time, so parental assistance would likely be needed. I definitely recommend this one.

This is a pretty wild game, great friends or family who aren't shy to play. There's a lot of shouting and chaos, and the anomaly cards ask people to do some funny things like getting sucked into a warp hole, or gather the table to pull a stuck wrench free from the teeth of a geared machine.Over all the game is fun, but expect to get only a couple of games in before people are looking for another game to play. It's a great game for a few laughs and to bring people out of their shells. If you're planning on playing with extreme introverts this might be a tough sell.My biggest complaint is the quality of cards. They feel almost like thin plastic with no texture and they crease really easily. I don't think I have any other game with cards that feel as delicate as these.This is a safe for work, safe for kids game which is a huge plus in my book.

There are many reviews for this game already, so I want to concentrate on a few tips based on our experience of giving the gift as a Christmas present and then playing it with friends multiple times.FIRST: There's a suggestion that all you need to do is watch a short video to learn the rules. The video is fun and we recommend watching it, but the production values were more important than simply explanatory information in this case. We watched the video twice and it didn't equip us to play. So, we did actually have to read the rules. Good news is that the rules are short. This is a quick game to learn. You just won't be able to pick it up from the video alone.SECOND: We found you really need to play this game around a table where people are in close proximity. We actually started playing at a table that was too long and the rapid communications and handing off of cards wasn't easy. So, find a table where you're sitting close around the playing surface.THIRD: You'll need to play the game a couple of times to really get the strategy. But that's OK. It's fun and quick. Just expect that you won't get it quite right the first time or two.FINALLY: If you're ordering the game for yourself or a give, we would recommend you go ahead and add on the expansion pack. You'll likely find yourselves playing the game over and over again—since it's quick and fun—and you'll want the extra cards that come with https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075JR7VBM/