ISS Vanguard: Core Pledge Bundle (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 5.61. Board Game Geek Average Player Rating: 7.95. This 2021 board game by Awaken Realms is designed for 1 to 4 players. The ISS Vanguard Core Pledge Bundle is a co - operative, campaign board game that takes you on an epic sci - fi adventure. You'll play as four sections (security, recon, science, engineering) on the first human ship capable of reaching outer space. The campaign features a unique story by Krzysztof Piskorski (Tainted Grail), filled with tough choices, twists, and branching storylines. The gameplay has two main stages: the Ship phase, where you manage your ship and make decisions for each section, and landing on planets. You'll customize a lander with modules, pick experienced crew members for missions, deck - build skills, select equipment, and choose dice for your characters. The game comes with over 100 different crew members, each with unique traits. Throughout the game, you'll refer to the log - book with story encounters in action - packed dialogues. This bundle includes the core board game and all unlocked stretch goals in the Stretch Goal Box. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. At TheGameSteward, a large part of your spending on this bundle will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have any questions about purchasing or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.

To play the ISS Vanguard Core Pledge Bundle board game, first, gather 1 to 4 players. You'll start with the Ship phase. Here, manage your ship represented by a binder with printed sleeves. Each section (security, recon, science, engineering) needs to make decisions to keep the ship running. After the Ship phase, it's time to prepare for landing on a planet. Pick a lander and customize it with available modules. Then, select a crew member from the over 100 unique ones in the game. More experienced crew members have better ranks. Deck - build your skills deck, choose equipment, and pick the right dice for your character. As you play, refer to the log - book to progress through the story encounters. Remember, this bundle includes the core game and all unlocked stretch goals in the Stretch Goal Box, but paid add - ons from the Kickstarter campaign are not included unless otherwise specified. When you're done playing, store the game in a dry place to keep the cards and components in good condition. If you have any questions during the game or about purchasing, don't hesitate to contact The Game Steward.