The Board Boys Podcast Season 17, Episode 12 - Vantage
Jan 1, 2026
Dive into an intriguing review of Vantage, featuring cooperative gameplay with exploration mechanics, narrative choices, and replayability. The hosts reflect on the challenges of adulting while revisiting old favorites. They share insights on Fromage and its standalone sequel, Formaggio, along with their unique modules and gameplay twists. Listeners will enjoy game show recommendations and a fun ChatGPT parody review, plus playful chatter about board game-inspired baby names. Perfect for fans of strategy and board game culture!
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Vantage Is Bite-Sized Narrative With Stakes
- Vantage blends bite-sized narrative with dice-assigned skill checks and cooperative stakes.
- Players always succeed checks unless a core stat (health, morale, time) hits zero, making resource management central.
Damaged Review Copy Disclosure
- Rob received a damaged review copy and noted its box looked like it had been handled previously.
- He clarified he'd also played an undamaged retail version to form his opinion.
Play With Mission And Character Actions
- When playing Vantage, leverage character and main-objective actions to narrow choices at locations.
- Prioritize gear and dice manipulation to survive tough checks instead of blindly attempting difficult encounters.
