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Felipe1982: I added board game arena game options, and explanations on what they do to help improve the game experience for you and other players.

2026-08-28T03:21:46Z

I added board game arena game options, and explanations on what they do to help improve the game experience for you and other players.

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	This is then repeated for any additional tasks. The tasks must be evenly distributed - nobody may have two more tasks than anyone else.		This is then repeated for any additional tasks. The tasks must be evenly distributed - nobody may have two more tasks than anyone else.

			=== Board Game Arena game Options ===

			==== 🚨 Auto-answer distress signal: Disabled ====
			This means you must manually decide every round whether or not to agree to use a distress token. How it works: When a player clicks the distress beacon to ask for help, a prompt pops up for the team. Keeping this Disabled ensures you do not automatically accept it. Why use it: It gives you a chance to coordinate or see if help is actually needed. Leaving it on "Always Agree" can disrupt tactical communication because the game advances without letting you look at your hand or suggest a passing direction.

			==== 🔄 Auto-answer continue missions: Always yes ====
			This automatically votes to move on to the next mission immediately after the round ends. How it works: Instead of waiting for you to click "Continue" or "Next Mission" between rounds, the interface skips the prompt and assumes you are ready to keep playing. Why use it: This is highly recommended for fast-paced sessions or playing with friends. It eliminates dead time and prevents other players from waiting on you to click through menus.

			==== 🃏 Pre-Select (Card Preselection) ====
			This allows you to queue up your next card before it is your turn to play. How it works: While other players are taking their turns, you can click on a card in your hand. It will be highlighted as your "pre-selected" choice. As soon as the turn reaches you, the system automatically plays it. Why use it: This drastically speeds up trick-taking games and keeps the game flowing seamlessly. It is particularly helpful in real-time or fast turn-based formats.

Joshnumbersbad: /* Trick Taking */

2022-02-15T16:32:56Z

Trick Taking

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	Highest card wins. A player must follow suit unless they have no cards of that suit.		Highest card wins. A player must follow suit unless they have no cards of that suit.

	The Rockets are trump cards and can only be beaten by higher value Rockets.		The Rockets are trump cards and can only be beaten by higher value Rockets. Rockets are counted as a separate suit, and you must follow suit if a Rocket is led.

	The winner of each trick takes the lead for the next trick.		The winner of each trick takes the lead for the next trick.

Csimpson: add that rocket cards cannot be passed with the distress signal

2021-02-07T05:36:01Z

add that rocket cards cannot be passed with the distress signal

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	At the beginning of the mission, after the cards and tasks have been assigned, but before any communication has been made or cards have been played, the black distress signal token in the green mission briefing area may be activated. If this is done, the token is flipped and its use is logged.		At the beginning of the mission, after the cards and tasks have been assigned, but before any communication has been made or cards have been played, the black distress signal token in the green mission briefing area may be activated. If this is done, the token is flipped and its use is logged.

	Each player may then pass one of their cards to one of their neighbours. All cards must be passed in the same direction; the players may agree upon the direction to pass.		Each player may then pass one of their cards to one of their neighbours. Rocket cards cannot be passed. All cards must be passed in the same direction; the players may agree upon the direction to pass.

	==Additional Mission Conditions==		==Additional Mission Conditions==

Kevan: /* Communication - how to help your crew */ only on some browsers: https://boardgamearena.com/bug?id=24704

2020-11-23T10:44:39Z

Communication - how to help your crew: only on some browsers: https://boardgamearena.com/bug?id=24704

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	==Communication - how to help your crew==		==Communication - how to help your crew==
	Once per mission, you may at any time click on your Reminder Card - anywhere except directly on the green Communication Token - to indicate that you wish to communicate some limited information about your hand to the other players.		Once per mission, you may at any time click on your Reminder Card (in some browsers anywhere on the card except directly on the green Communication Token itself) to indicate that you wish to communicate some limited information about your hand to the other players.

	Once you have clicked on the token, you will not be able to communicate immediately - there will be a communication phase at the start of each trick. By clicking on the token you indicate a desire to participate in the next available phase. If this phase has been triggered, communication then proceeds in clockwise order starting from the person with the lead. Only players who had clicked on their tokens prior to that phase may participate - if you forget to click in time, then you will have to try again ahead of the next round.		Once you have clicked on the token, you will not be able to communicate immediately - there will be a communication phase at the start of each trick. By clicking on the token you indicate a desire to participate in the next available phase. If this phase has been triggered, communication then proceeds in clockwise order starting from the person with the lead. Only players who had clicked on their tokens prior to that phase may participate - if you forget to click in time, then you will have to try again ahead of the next round.

HackAtk: Clicking directly on the communication token does not work.

2020-11-23T01:21:23Z

Clicking directly on the communication token does not work.

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	==Communication - how to help your crew==		==Communication - how to help your crew==
	Once per mission, you may at any time click on your green Communication Token to indicate that you wish to communicate some limited information about your hand to the other players.		Once per mission, you may at any time click on your Reminder Card - anywhere except directly on the green Communication Token - to indicate that you wish to communicate some limited information about your hand to the other players.

	Once you have clicked on the token, you will not be able to communicate immediately - there will be a communication phase at the start of each trick. By clicking on the token you indicate a desire to participate in the next available phase. If this phase has been triggered, communication then proceeds in clockwise order starting from the person with the lead. Only players who had clicked on their tokens prior to that phase may participate - if you forget to click in time, then you will have to try again ahead of the next round.		Once you have clicked on the token, you will not be able to communicate immediately - there will be a communication phase at the start of each trick. By clicking on the token you indicate a desire to participate in the next available phase. If this phase has been triggered, communication then proceeds in clockwise order starting from the person with the lead. Only players who had clicked on their tokens prior to that phase may participate - if you forget to click in time, then you will have to try again ahead of the next round.

Kevan: /* Introduction */ mention coop

2020-10-26T17:17:44Z

Introduction: mention coop

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	Each mission consists of a series of tasks and may have additional victory conditions and/or complications. For example, frequently the tasks must be completed in a certain order.		Each mission consists of a series of tasks and may have additional victory conditions and/or complications. For example, frequently the tasks must be completed in a certain order.

	The game mechanic is similar to Whist or other trick-taking card games. Mission tasks are completed by specific players winning tricks containing specific cards.		The game mechanic is similar to Whist or other trick-taking card games, except that the game is played cooperatively as a group. Mission tasks are completed by specific players winning tricks containing specific cards.

	==Initial Setup==		==Initial Setup==

Caranteth at 18:28, 15 October 2020

2020-10-15T18:28:59Z

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-Players must co-operate to complete tasks by taking tricks at the right time but with limited communication
+==Introduction==
-Shuffle the 36 Colour card (1 to 9 value in each of four colours) plus Rockets (1 to 4) and deal to players
+The aim of the game is to investigate the possibility of a mysterious ninth planet in our solar system by completing 50 different missions of increasing complexity by working as a team, but with very limited communication permitted.
-Tasks - what are they
+Each mission consists of a series of tasks and may have additional victory conditions and/or complications. For example, frequently the tasks must be completed in a certain order.
 Trick Taking
-Communication - how to help your crew
+The game mechanic is similar to Whist or other trick-taking card games. Mission tasks are completed by specific players winning tricks containing specific cards.
 Distress Signal - what if more help is needed
-Other Mission Information
+==Initial Setup==
-Scoring
+The deck consists of 36 '''Colour Cards''' (1 to 9 value in four coloured suits) plus 4 black '''Rocket Cards''' (1 to 4).

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2020-10-04T16:59:55Z

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Players must co-operate to complete tasks by taking tricks at the right time but with limited communication
Shuffle the 36 Colour card (1 to 9 value in each of four colours) plus Rockets (1 to 4) and deal to players
Each player places a Communication token green side up with a reminder card Place the Distress token face down

Tasks - what are they
Trick Taking
Communication - how to help your crew
Distress Signal - what if more help is needed
Other Mission Information
Scoring