Debrief: Vantage (ft Mike from @BearwynPlaysGames)

The Operation Game Night podcast welcomes Mike from @BearwynPlaysGames to discuss Stonemaier Games' ambitious new release Vantage, a solo/co-op adventure game eight years in the making.• Vantage's premise: You crash-land on a mysterious planet separated from your crew and must complete missions with your companion• Players manage health, morale, and time resources while exploring through location cards and dice challenges• The game contains nearly 1,800 unique cards offering unprecedented replayability• Even after 12 playthroughs, Mike estimates he's only seen about 5% of the game content• Play sessions can range from 12 minutes to 2+ hours depending on dice luck and choices• The game always moves you forward - you'll succeed at challenges but face resource penalties• It plays 1-6 players, with each player describing their location cards to others• No app required - everything is contained within the physical components• Players are creating journals and detailed narratives of their adventures• Web tools now exist to speed up rulebook lookups for those who dislike page flippingFollow Mike on Instagram @bearwinplaysgames to see his July Shelf of Shame cleanout featuring games like Root, Button Shy games, Marvel Champions, and Wonderlands War.We want to hear from our listeners! Send us a text with recommendations, weigh in on discussions, or just say hi!Support the showAs always, come interact with us online, let us know if you have any feedback, and leave us a review/comment anywhere you get your favorite podcasts! https://www.instagram.com/operation_game_night_podcast/ Show your support for the OGN Crew by contributing to the OGN War Chest: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2396881/support