Map of Midland
Bantam West is a competitive ITS adventure board game for 1-4 players. In this frontier sandbox, your journey starts as a newcomer to the outlaw refuge of Gallow Springs. You play as one of four Deadly Strangers who’ve come to begin life anew. The townsfolk are watching and waiting with bated breath to see what you’ll do next on your journey!
To become the most notorious in town, you must form a plan and play on your character's strengths, weaknesses, and personality. Whether you live the life of a powerful merchant, an agile gunslinger, a malicious arsonist, or a stealthy thief, there is a unique way for you to come out on top. Along the way, be on the lookout for enemies and rival players aiming to fight you, burn your cabins down, and steal your hard-earned wealth...
Tour of Gallow Springs
In Bantam West, you'll explore the town of Gallow Springs and its four surrounding biomes.
SW Midland - Dethelm Frontier
SW Midland - Dethelm Frontier
Dethelm Wilderness
The Dethelm Wilderness is a place of great reflection, bloodshed, and betrayal. Considered to be the true heart of the Dethelm Frontier, the Wilderness has a tragic history and has only been under sovereign control of the Industrial League for the last decade. Its lumber is exported to the farthest corners of Midland, and is a well sought out resource for anyone interested in building a Cabin. The lumber also acts as great temptation for arsonists. And if destruction comes not by the hand of the arsonist, then it will surely come by the sudden wildfire.
Gallow Springs
Founded by the Gallow Family in the year 113 A.H., Gallow Springs lies on the edge of civilization and is home to larger-than-life personalities and rich with history. It has been shaped by the conflicts of its past and the blood that has soaked its grounds. Located on the Dethelm Frontier just outside the reach of the law, it is a symbol of freedom and is regulated by good ol’ fashioned frontier justice! For most, the freedom is found in the Saloon, as the average Citizen does not often venture outside the limits of town. Only the most courageous and deadly individuals can survive in the natural lands beyond.
Southern Loren Range
The Southern Loren Range marks a great natural divide between the peacefulness of the Midland Plains and the unruly chaos of the Dethelm Frontier. Merchants and miners come seeking the great wealth hidden in its rocky facades. For every one excavator that has made unfathomable fortune from its silver and blue gems, at least ten others succumbed to its frost, predators, or bandits. Only make the ascent if you are willing to risk it all, for in the blink of an eye everything you know could be swept away by avalanche!
Midland Plains
The Midland Plains make up a huge swath of land in heart of the Midland continent, and at its center lies the Capital Region. The gentle rolling hills and lush grassy landscape here are home to large game and the rifle hunters and gunslingers looking to take advantage of the region’s incredibly long line of sight. The hides found here fetch a solid price, and have traditionally been used to outfit the local crews with great leather equipment. Don't let the perceived peace of the plains lull you into complacency, because you might be caught off guard by the occasional tornado!
Krowko Wetlands
Time seems to move a bit slower in the Krowko Wetlands. It is the only biome in southwestern Midland where more than one resource can be found in the same area. From its soft and marshy ground sprouts a purple herb known by many names, but is commonly known as Krowno Thistle, or Klepsydra. Legend has it that Herbalists can use the herb to bend time in their favor. Upon that very same marshy ground local thieves silently creep from camp to camp and cabin to cabin. Take heed look up occasionally while gathering here, for the region's nightly rainfall has been known to trigger flash floods.
Dethelm Wilderness
The Dethelm Wilderness is a place of great reflection, bloodshed, and betrayal. Considered to be the true heart of the Dethelm Frontier, the Wilderness has a tragic history and has only been under sovereign control of the Industrial League for the last decade. Its lumber is exported to the farthest corners of Midland, and is a well sought out resource for anyone interested in building a Cabin. The lumber also acts as great temptation for arsonists. And if destruction comes not by the hand of the arsonist, then it will surely come by the sudden wildfire.
Gallow Springs
Founded by the Gallow Family in the year 113 A.H., Gallow Springs lies on the edge of civilization and is home to larger-than-life personalities and rich with history. It has been shaped by the conflicts of its past and the blood that has soaked its grounds. Located on the Dethelm Frontier just outside the reach of the law, it is a symbol of freedom and is regulated by good ol’ fashioned frontier justice! For most, the freedom is found in the Saloon, as the average Citizen does not often venture outside the limits of town. Only the most courageous and deadly individuals can survive in the natural lands beyond.
Southern Loren Range
The Southern Loren Range marks a great natural divide between the peacefulness of the Midland Plains and the unruly chaos of the Dethelm Frontier. Merchants and miners come seeking the great wealth hidden in its rocky facades. For every one excavator that has made unfathomable fortune from its silver and blue gems, at least ten others succumbed to its frost, predators, or bandits. Only make the ascent if you are willing to risk it all, for in the blink of an eye everything you know could be swept away by avalanche!
Midland Plains
The Midland Plains make up a huge swath of land in heart of the Midland continent, and at its center lies the Capital Region. The gentle rolling hills and lush grassy landscape here are home to large game and the rifle hunters and gunslingers looking to take advantage of the region’s incredibly long line of sight. The hides found here fetch a solid price, and have traditionally been used to outfit the local crews with great leather equipment. Don't let the perceived peace of the plains lull you into complacency, because you might be caught off guard by the occasional tornado!
Krowko Wetlands
Time seems to move a bit slower in the Krowko Wetlands. It is the only biome in southwestern Midland where more than one resource can be found in the same area. From its soft and marshy ground sprouts a purple herb known by many names, but is commonly known as Krowno Thistle, or Klepsydra. Legend has it that Herbalists can use the herb to bend time in their favor. Upon that very same marshy ground local thieves silently creep from camp to camp and cabin to cabin. Take heed look up occasionally while gathering here, for the region's nightly rainfall has been known to trigger flash floods.
TSP Logbook
The Sunken Post, or "TSP" for short, is an underground and independent hand-carry courier service from the planet Bantam. These professionals are capable of delivering any parcel, anywhere - even Earth Realm. They live and die by the motto: Never Lost - Never Found - Always Delivered.
Our TSP Logbook contains all Bantam Imports that are marked "Declassified", thus available for viewing by Earth-Dwellers. Follow along with our Imports to see the latest News, Tales, and Hearsay from Midland!
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pillars of creation
Our team here at Bantam is passionate about exploration, adventure, and stepping into the wild unknown. We spent all of our “Grit” trying to capture the spirit of what we love and bring it to life in our first game, Bantam West. Let us bring light to the three pillars that drive our creative process...
Expansive themes
Nothing is surface level, there is a beating heart beneath every aspect of our creations.
Immersive production
Art is what makes us human, therefore, we will never limit expression by budget or time constraints.
Rock-solid mechanics
Through iteration, we strive to take feedback and implement changes where necessary.
What is An Immersive Tabletop Sim?
The Immersive Tabletop Sim, or "ITS" for short, is a type of role-playing board game pioneered by Bantam Planet. These games emphasize player choice and creative problem solving in a self-contained system, thus requiring no game master to function. All ITS games will be compatible for combined play!
ITS Distinctions
No Game Master
It combines aspects of TTRPGs, stealth games, fighting games and exploration games in a self-contained system—meaning no Game Master.
narrative forming
The opportunities for scoring points always greatly outnumber the winning conditions, emphasizing player agency and narrative.
Character’s Perspective
All game interactions are witnessed from the character’s point of view, allowing the players to immerse themselves in the game world.
monolith of pioneers
We must strive to remember where we came from and pay respect to all those that help us along the way. It is the Bantam Way to construct a monument for each milestone we reach, commemorating those who helped us achieve it. The first monument is the Monolith of Pioneers.
The Monolith of Pioneers is dedicated to all those that pledged ‘Home On The Range’ or above during our first Kickstarter campaign. Without these tough individuals and the trust they bestowed upon us, we could not have shared Gallow Springs and its surrounding lands with the inhabitants of Earth Realm.
Every Pioneer has their name carved into a stone plate - each a slab extracted from the Southern Loren Range - and will be forever honored as the first Earthly Citizens of the Dethelm Frontier.
From Team Bantam
At Bantam Planet, we’re on a mission to ignite creativity and inspire introspection. As a game publisher, we’re committed to bringing you immersive experiences that will transport you to a world unknown. We’re passionate about everything we do and cannot wait to share our current and future creations with you!
Words from the world’s creator
From start to finish, life places obstacles and challenges in our path that we must overcome. When the burden builds, we can find respite in the little hideaways we make for ourselves. After all, everyone needs some rest, from the weariest Travelers to the mightiest Strugglers.
Bantam Planet was born as an escape of my own - a place where every unknown was a new opportunity for creative expression. As the world grew in scope and its first game became a reality, I shared it so that you, too, might find excitement in its adventures and peace in its beauty.
As a call to all weary Travelers, “Wish You Were Here!”
Founder, World Builder
BANTAM WEST
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