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product_id: 508342570
title: "ISS Vanguard Board Game - Explore Space in a Cooperative Sci-Fi Strategy Game, Thrilling Adventure for Teens & Adults, Ages 14+,1-4 Players, 90-120 Minute Playtime"
brand: "awaken realms"
price: "R6098"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Awaken Realms"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/508342570-iss-vanguard-board-game-explore-space-in-a-cooperative-sci
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 112-page immersive logbook 1-4 players co-op campaign 100+ unique recruitable crew ISS Vanguard Board Game - Explore Space in a Cooperative Sci-Fi Strategy Game, Thrilling Adventure for Teens & Adults, Ages 14+,1-4 Players, 90-120 Minute Playtime

**Brand:** awaken realms
**Price:** R6098
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Own the stars—dive into the ultimate co-op space saga!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ISS Vanguard Board Game - Explore Space in a Cooperative Sci-Fi Strategy Game, Thrilling Adventure for Teens & Adults, Ages 14+,1-4 Players, 90-120 Minute Playtime by awaken realms
- **How much does it cost?** R6098 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/508342570-iss-vanguard-board-game-explore-space-in-a-cooperative-sci)

## Best For

- awaken realms enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted awaken realms brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Deep Customization:** Build upgrades and recruit from 100+ crew members to tailor your spacefaring adventure.
- • **Endless Replayability:** Branching storylines and player choices shape a unique sci-fi mystery every campaign.
- • **Command the ISS Vanguard:** Lead 4 distinct ship sections—Security, Recon, Science & Engineering—for dynamic strategic gameplay.
- • **Epic Cooperative Experience:** Perfect for 1-4 players seeking a 90-120 minute immersive, narrative-driven challenge.
- • **Premium Components & Design:** Includes 9 detailed miniatures, 1170+ cards, and a hardcover ship binder for a tactile, high-quality experience.

## Overview

ISS Vanguard is a premium cooperative sci-fi board game for 1-4 players aged 14+, featuring a 90-120 minute campaign with branching narratives, over 100 recruitable crew members, and deep strategic gameplay across four ship roles. Designed by Awaken Realms with high-quality miniatures, extensive components, and a gripping story by Krzysztof Piskorski, it offers an immersive space exploration experience that evolves with every choice.

## Description

ISS Vanguard is a 1 to 4 player co-operative Board Game that can be played as a long campaign or in one-off missions. It brings players into an epic Sci-Fi adventure as they helm the first ship able to traverse deep space. Controlling four sections of the ISS Vanguard: security, recon, science, and engineering, player will develop new technologies, recruit crew members, and launch landing parties on multiple unique planets. As they do, their adventure will change to reflect their choices and they unravel the mystery at the center of their explorations. ISS Vanguard’s campaign features a unique story written by Krzysztof Piskorski (Tainted Grail) and is full of hard choices, twists, and branching storylines.

Review: Another Banger from Awaken Realms - Everything that Awaken Realms makes is of the highest quality and always worth every last penny that you spend! The design, artwork, miniatures, cards and actually binder with sleeved sheets are spot on, and with the built-in deck building, card unlocking and requires game guidance app you have everything you need to have a kick-ass, long-term space voyage campaign!
Review: The setup is a pretty significant process game is rather complex - Game is awesome. Havent gotten to play it yet because everyone interested in it immediately dipped out after I purchased it. Even playing alone is fun though.

## Features

- EPIC SCI-FI CAMPAIGN: Dive into an immersive co-operative adventure with ISS Vanguard, suitable for 1-4 players, featuring a unique story by Krzysztof Piskorski.
- DIVERSE ROLES & STRATEGIES: Take control of four sections of the ISS Vanguard – Security, Recon, Science, and Engineering – each offering distinct gameplay and strategic options.
- BUILD & CUSTOMIZE: Utilize the ship book to make choices, spend resources, and build upgrades, impacting your ship's technology and crew abilities throughout the campaign.
- EXPLORE & RECRUIT: Choose from over 100 recruitable crew members, each with special abilities, for planet exploration missions to gain resources and shape your adventure.
- BRANCHING NARRATIVE: Unravel a deep sci-fi mystery with branching storylines, where your choices influence the unfolding story, available technology, and crew capabilities.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BQ3TFLNG |
| Age Range Description | 14 years |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #141,285 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,286 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Awaken Realms |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 125 Reviews |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Educational Objective | Enhance critical thinking, strategic planning, and cooperative skills |
| Estimated Playing Time | 120 Minutes |
| Game Mechanics | cooperative, engine building |
| Genre | Cooperative, Engine Building |
| Included Components | 4 Crew boards, 9 High quality models, 75 Plastic dice, 20 Planet boards, 28 Standees, 36 Custom crewmember sleeves, 119 Tokens and Markers, 16-page Operations book, 24-page System maps book, 40-page Ship book, 48-page Rulebook, 112-page Logbook, 1 Introduction comic, 1 Cloth lead bag, 1 Hardcover ship binder, 1170+ Cards, Additional components |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 6.3 x 12.99 x 14.96 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 14.96"L x 12.99"W |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Item Weight | 3 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Awaken Realms |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1500.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AWIV01 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 168 |
| Model Number | AWAISSCORE |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1-4 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Rulebook Availability | Printed Included |
| Size | Large |
| Theme | Science Fiction |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Banger from Awaken Realms
*by J***. on December 29, 2025*

Everything that Awaken Realms makes is of the highest quality and always worth every last penny that you spend! The design, artwork, miniatures, cards and actually binder with sleeved sheets are spot on, and with the built-in deck building, card unlocking and requires game guidance app you have everything you need to have a kick-ass, long-term space voyage campaign!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The setup is a pretty significant process game is rather complex
*by J***R on December 28, 2025*

Game is awesome. Havent gotten to play it yet because everyone interested in it immediately dipped out after I purchased it. Even playing alone is fun though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great game
*by C***N on August 21, 2025*

Beautiful

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*Last updated: 2026-05-19*