Stellar Factory Spaceteam | Cooperative Shouting Card Game | 3-6 Players, Ages 12+ | 5-Min Rounds | 100% Waterproof Plastic Cards

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!

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/

Bought this game for my brother's birthday, and we appreciated having a website we could go to in order to see how the game is played. We have played it several times together since. I am not usually a person who prefers games that require timed pressure and/or physical actions, so I was surprised at how much I enjoy this game. Perhaps because the game is a combination of individual and team dynamics, it helps me not to get overwhelmed with a timer. You get so distracted trying to solve your own malfunctions and anomalies while also helping others take care of theirs, that you don't have time to focus on the hour glass. Spaceteam seems to work better with at least 4 people playing, else we tend to win too easily even on the hardest level. I think having at least four people adds the chaos of having to pass cards around the circle, as opposed to handing them straight over when needed. It also makes it easier to overlook players with anomalies who cannot talk or sometimes move until other players notice and help. Both of these things make a dramatic difference when testing different difficulty levels. I also really enjoy that the malfunction cards utilize different means of indicating what tools are needed. When you just have a picture of the tool, the team organically creates names for the tool which can be harder or easier, based on the way players process information (I need that hot glue gun looking doodlie doo!). Symbols, words, or pictures serve both to help players and hinder them, which is genius. It is truly chaotic and loud and immensely entertaining.

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 game is a real-time, fast paced, funny card game. It is very quick and easy to learn. It makes you do fun and silly things as a group and feel that it shines at the higher player counts because it expands the crazy and fun. My biggest complaint is the slippery cards. they are very hard to shuffle and constantly fly off the table. Not a serious game and not something to be incredibly competitive about. Biggest suggestion is, make sure to follow the rules of passing the cards, you break the game if you just pass cards across the table. Getting others attention is half the fun. Really enjoy and recommend.

This game went over really well with my family. The chaos is a lot of fun and the gameplay is easy to learn. Kids will need to be able to understand the symbols and match them with cards in their hand to be able to play. The cards are made of thin plastic which is good for durability but makes them slippery to hold. The box is large enough to hold both expansions so that you can keep everything together. One note about the expansions, though. I am usually a huge fan of expansions so I just grabbed them when I bough the base game. I didn't realize that the NSFS expansion is a very adult-oriented expansion. The pictures will be very hard to explain to younger children and it is definitely made for 18 years and older. You can head to playspaceteam-dot-com to watch a video of gameplay and see what the game is about but, trust me, if your family likes fun, chaotic, team-building games, SpaceTeam is for you.

Our family LOVES this game! So fun, so chaotic! We usually play with 4 or 5, but took the expansion to a family reunion, and played with 9. We played this game over and over into the wee hours of the morning. Most of us were hoarse the next day! Someone took a 4 minute video of one round, if I can figure out how to upload it, I will share. We lost almost every time, but had so much fun, we didn't care. We just reshuffled and played again. Players were subbed in and out, which kept changing the dynamic of the game. It is so funny to see how everyone eventually describes the same thing! Does it look like a little green robot with a top hat, or a green lantern? One of my sisters-in-law is a retired teacher. At first she had trouble with all of the shouting, because it went against her "must take turns" mentality, but she was soon shouting with the rest of us. We bought this game about 6 months ago, and it has quickly become our favorite game to play at home, and to share with new people.

We love this game because it is such a fun break from the normal card games and board games that we usually play. I also love the cooperative nature of the game and the idea that you win or lose as a team. 10/10. Be sure to get the expansion pack so more people can play and the NSFW pack is hilarious too if you’re kid free.

This game is real fun! Cooperation and teamwork are keys for this board game...if you like hectic rounds and fast-pace decisions making this is the game for you! Ps: The parcel came from the US o it took a while to be delivered

What a fun game! I suggest watching the video for easier instructions on how to play. This game was a blast! This game may be hard for younger children learning to read especially as some of the tool names are made up words and not easily recognisable but that is the only downfall of this game. Super fun for family and friends to play. We bought this as a Christmas present and played several rounds on Christmas day! Cant wait to get a group together again to play it.

This game is great fun! We tried watching the video online to lean how to play, but found having a go with cards up on the table and no timer the best way to get going. Either way instructions are simple and clear. Everyone enjoyed the game, some people were initially less interested because of the long sciencey words, but once you get into it all of the fun is in trying to describe what you need. I would strongly recommend getting this game for any group of 4 or more. It's customisable so you can edit the difficulty. (Different timer lengths, different deck set ups) we had a good mix of easy and difficult frantic games. (We played with all adults). It can get very loud, has excellent replay factor and the short learning time and quick play time makes it a perfect game to take along on Christmas day or pull out on an evening in.

This is just awesome fun. I bought this for my group of boardgame-savvy friends, but I'd play this with family or workmates any time. Simple but intense, with a downloadable online soundtrack if you want. We knew how to play this after the first playthrough, and we'd turned up the difficulty by the third. I've already ordered the expansions, because I just want more of this game. The cards are good quality and look just right - there's no question what you're looking at, even if you have to try and describe "that purple space hopper with the handlebars" to your team. The extra game mechanics make it even more ridiculous, too. The box is slick, with some nice art, build quality that some more complex games could do with, and space for the expansions (hint, hint). I'd really recommend this for any group - family, social, work or boardgames.

Excellent!! Great game for the family