Product Information
Board Game Geek Rating: 5.61. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.95. This 2021 board game is for 1 to 4 players. It's a Kickstarter exclusive by Awaken Realms. The bundle includes the core board game, Close Encounters Miniatures Expansion, Personal Files Expansion, Deadly Frontier Campaign, and all unlocked stretch goals (packed in special boxes). Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter are not included unless stated. ISS Vanguard is a 1 - 4 player co - operative campaign board game that takes you on an epic sci - fi adventure. You'll play as four sections on the first human ship to reach outer space. The campaign has a unique story by Krzysztof Piskorski, full of tough choices, twists, and branching storylines. Gameplay has two main stages: the ship phase and planet landings. In the ship phase, manage your ship and make section - specific decisions. Then, prepare your crew for planet landings to find answers to humanity's big questions. Customize landers, pick crew members, build decks, take equipment, and choose dice. There are over 100 unique crew members. Throughout the game, refer to the log - book with action - packed story encounters. At TheGameSteward, we're happy to back campaigns like this one. A portion of your purchase will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions, contact us at The Game Steward.
To play ISS Vanguard, first set up the game with the core board game and any included expansions. Decide how many players (1 to 4) will join the adventure. Each player represents one of the four sections on the ship: security, recon, science, or engineering. During the ship phase, work together to manage the ship. Make decisions based on your section's role. When it's time for a planet landing, pick a lander and customize it with available modules. Each player then selects a crew member for the mission. More experienced crew members have better ranks. Build your skills deck, choose equipment, and pick the right dice for your character. As you play, refer to the log - book for story encounters. Remember, this is a co - operative game, so teamwork is key. Regarding the bundle, it includes all unlocked stretch goals, but paid add - ons from the Kickstarter aren't included unless stated. Keep the game components in a dry and safe place to maintain their quality. If you have any problems or need more advice, don't hesitate to contact The Game Steward.
