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.-EPIC SCI-FI ADVENTURE GAME: ISS Vanguard is a cooperative board game that offers countless adventures on vivid alien worlds and distant star systems. Immerse yourself in an amazing adventure among the stars as you lead the first human galactic exploration effort.-STRATEGY BOARD GAME: Players control four Sections (Security, Recon, Science and Engineering) onboard the ship. Gameplay is divided into two main parts - planetary exploration, where players land on colorful boards that represent alien worlds, and ship management, where players use the Ship Book to upgrade ISS Vanguard, recruit new Crewmembers, conduct research, produce new equipment or landers, and more.-COOPERATIVE GAME FOR GAME NIGHT: The game comes with over 100 different Crew members, each with unique characteristics. What will you do for the sake of your mission's success? What role will your ship play in the galaxy? Can you solve the mystery of the eons-old starmap embeeded in human DNA? The bridge is yours - take command.-HIGHLY VARIABLE SPACE EXPLORATION GAME: You can experience this game either as a replayable, long, cooperative campaign with epic stories, dynamic gameplay, and difficult choices - or as a single Operations - standalone missions that take a single game session.-NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND RECOMMENDED PLAYER AGE: This thrilling sci-fi exploration game is made for 1 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 14 and older. Average playtime is between 90 to 120 minutes.