ISS Vanguard: Personnel Files

Awaken Realms, Albi, Delta Vision Publishing · Board game · 2022
1–4 · best 1, 2 Solo Weight 1.8/5
8.9 rating Ludopedia
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Our Verdict

Loved ISS Vanguard and want more drama and story with your ship's crew? This expansion is for you!

Highlights
  • Rich personal stories
  • New crew abilities
  • Deepens game lore
  • More immersion and connection
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires base game
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About the game
If you've ever found yourself thinking the ISS Vanguard crew could use deeper backstories, get ready! ISS Vanguard: Personnel Files arrives to boost the narrative, focusing on the 90 members of your ship. This expansion dives into the individual lives of each crew member, allowing you to uncover their pasts and even unlock the coveted "veteran" status after completing certain challenges. Each crew member gains personal quest cards that, upon completion, not only reveal more about them but also grant special abilities, making your crew even more unique and powerful. The package includes 90 veteran cards and a book with 180 extra personal stories, promising hours of immersion and new layers of strategy. It's a chance to get to know who's truly in command of your ship and how their experiences shape the mission's future. Prepare to connect with your crew on a whole new level, where each member plays a crucial role and has a past to be unraveled. This expansion is a treat for those who love delving into lore and character interactions.
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Crowdfunding: Gamefound
Publisher Awaken Realms, Albi, Delta Vision Publishing, Pegasus Spiele, YOKA Games
Designer Andrzej Betkiewicz, Krzysztof Piskorski, Marcin Świerkot, Paweł Samborski
Artist Dominik Mayer, Ewa Labak, Patryk Jędraszek, Piotr Gacek
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this expansion be played alone?
No, you need the base game ISS Vanguard to use this expansion.
What are the veteran cards?
These cards represent crew members who have reached a higher level of experience and can grant special bonuses or abilities.
Do I need to translate everything to play?
Yes, the expansion has a lot of text in English, so a full translation is essential to enjoy the experience.
How many players does this expansion support?
It maintains the player count of the base game, which is 1 to 4 players.
Does this expansion add new game mechanics?
Primarily, it focuses on deepening the narrative and the abilities of existing characters, without introducing entirely new mechanics.
Who is this expansion best suited for?
For players who enjoy games with a strong narrative component and want to delve deeper into the backstories of the ISS Vanguard characters.