{"product_id":"awaken-realms-iss-vanguard-board-game-co-op-sci-fi-adventure-for-1-4-players","title":"Awaken Realms ISS Vanguard Board Game – Co-op Sci-Fi Adventure for 1-4 Players","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEmbark on a cooperative sci-fi campaign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISS Vanguard invites you to pilot a pioneering starship built to traverse deep space. In this 1-4 player experience, you can dive into a long, story-driven campaign or tackle a series of standalone missions. The setting blends tactile ship management with cinematic exploration, inviting teamwork as you navigate choices and consequences across strange worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the first turn, you hear the soft whirr of drones, the creak of metal, and the focused chatter of a crew plotting a path through the unknown. The narrative unfolds with your decisions, offering a sense of discovery, risk, and tactical nuance that complements modern sci‑fi storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecurity, Recon, Science, and Engineering: four sections that each offer distinct actions and strategic possibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShip customization and upgrades: spend resources to improve technology and crew abilities, influencing future encounters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore, recruit, and adapt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlanet missions and over 100 recruitable crew members with unique abilities shape how you approach challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBranching narrative: your choices steer the unfolding story, determine available technologies, and redefine crew capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA story written for your table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Krzysztof Piskorski, the campaign weaves hard choices and twists into a cohesive, evolving arc. You’ll see how your table’s decisions ripple through the ship’s history and the wider mystery at the center of exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible play formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISS Vanguard works as a lengthy, campaign-style journey or as a collection of one-off missions that fit shorter gaming sessions, making it accessible for both newcomers and seasoned players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What kind of gameplay does ISS Vanguard offer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A cooperative experience for 1-4 players with campaigns or stand-alone missions, featuring crew management, upgrades, and branching stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is there a fixed story, or does it adapt to player choices?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The campaign adapts through your decisions, unlocking technology and crew options and creating a unique sci-fi mystery each session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Awaken Realms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56929982218622,"sku":"B0BQ3TFLNG","price":205.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1317\/4398\/files\/awaken-realms-iss-vanguard-game-board-setup.jpg?v=1771228757","url":"https:\/\/playvia.co.uk\/products\/awaken-realms-iss-vanguard-board-game-co-op-sci-fi-adventure-for-1-4-players","provider":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}