How to Use Vantage Wooden Skill Tokens in Your Games
By Stonemaier Games US & International Store | Published: 2026-10-13
Category: How-to Guides
A step-by-step guide to swapping Vantage's cardboard skill tokens for the 60-piece wooden set, including sorting, storage, and play tips for 1-6 players.
Quick answer
Open the pack of 60 wooden skill tokens, sort them by type, and use them in place of the cardboard tokens that come with Vantage. One pack covers a full six-player game, so you can replace the entire set at once. Store them in a small bag or insert slot so they stay sorted between sessions.
Why swap cardboard for wood in Vantage
Vantage is an open-world, cooperative, roguelike adventure game for 1-6 players designed by Jamey Stegmaier. The game includes cardboard skill tokens, but repeated handling can wear the edges and make them harder to pick up. Wooden tokens are thicker, easier to grab, and keep their shape over many sessions. They are also less likely to slide around when players are scattered across the planet and communicating across the table.
What you get in the Vantage wooden skill token pack
The pack contains 60 wooden skill tokens designed specifically for Vantage. That count is not random: it covers the quantities needed for a full 6-player game. If you usually play with fewer players, you will still have the full set for when your group grows. Because the tokens are designed for Vantage, you do not need to convert values or check compatibility with other games.
How to sort and store the tokens
Before your first game, separate the tokens by skill type so you can hand them out quickly. A small drawstring bag, a compartment box, or the original insert works well. Keep the cardboard tokens as a backup or pass them to a new player who wants their own set. If you store the wooden tokens loose with other components, they can scratch cards or boards, so a separate bag is worth the extra step.
Using the tokens during play
During setup, place the wooden skill tokens in the same supply area where the cardboard tokens would go. When a player gains a skill, they take the wooden token instead. Because the tokens are thicker, they are easier to slide under a player board or stack on a character sheet. If your table is crowded, a small token tray keeps them from being knocked over. The wooden tokens are mechanically identical to the cardboard ones, so no rules change.
Step-by-step: using Vantage wooden skill tokens
- Open and count the tokens: Tip the 60 wooden skill tokens onto a clean surface. Count them against the skill list in the Vantage rulebook to confirm you have the full set for a 6-player game. Checkpoint: if any token is missing, contact the store before your first session.
- Sort by skill type: Group the tokens by the skill names or symbols shown in the rulebook. Use small bowls or a compartment box so players can grab the right token without digging. Common mistake: mixing all tokens in one pile slows down play when multiple players gain skills at once.
- Replace the cardboard tokens in the supply: Put the wooden tokens where the cardboard skill tokens normally sit. Keep the cardboard tokens in the box as a backup or for a second copy of the game. Checkpoint: make sure every player knows the wooden tokens are the active supply before you start.
- Play as normal: When a player gains a skill, they take the matching wooden token. The tokens are mechanically identical to the cardboard ones, so no rule changes are needed. Common mistake: treating the wooden tokens as a limited resource—they replace the full set, not add to it.
- Store them sorted between sessions: Return the tokens to their bag or compartment box after the game. Keep them away from loose metal or sharp edges that could dent the wood. Next step: if you also own expeditions-gears-of-corruption-f7baf1d9d68b15027ca9011d-625923">Expeditions: Gears of Corruption, consider wooden map tokens for a matching upgrade.
Product facts
- Vantage Wooden Skill Tokens: These 60 wooden skill tokens were designed specifically for Vantage (the game includes cardboard tokens). One pack covers the quantities needed for a full 6-player game. You get exactly enough tokens for the maximum player count, so you can replace the entire cardboard set in one purchase without buying multiple packs.
