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Specifically focusing on solo reviews and solo modes for tabletop board games! I'll review games and also share with you lists that are all solo board gaming centric!
Witchcraft! - Solo Board Game Playthrough & Review!
Witchcraft is the newest solo only game from 25th Century and Salt & Pepper Games! The design team of Trevor Benjamin, Roger Tankersley & David Thompson return for this one as well, after having designed Resist! First we've got a playthrough of the game, then I share with you my likes & dislikes! #boardgames #sologaming #soloboardgames #tabletopgames
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Playthrough
29:49 - Review
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Playthrough
29:49 - Review
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2024 Gen Con Haul!
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I take a look at all the games I was able to grab at Gen Con in 2024! #boardgames #haul #tabletopgames #sologaming Games Mentioned: Windmill Valley, Nestlings, Ezra & Nehemiah, Kronologic, Withcraft, Beacon Patrol: Ships & Shores, French Quarter, Cascadia: Rolling Hills, Rolling Realms, Gloomhaven: Buttons and Bugs
5 Board Games Leaving My Collection - July 2024
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I'm back with 5 more games that will be leaving my collection. This is the second video in this series. Thanks for watching, be sure to like and subscribe! 5 Games Leaving My Collection: May 2024: th-cam.com/video/Od3PueFYWIc/w-d-xo.html
Top 5 Anticipated Solo Expansions - Gen Con 2024!
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Gen Con is almost here, and today I take a look at the 5 expansions I'm most excited to check out at the convention! #boardgame #soloboardgames #sologaming #expansion #gencon 00:00 Intro 00:33 - 5 02:10 - 4 03:57 - 3 05:43 - 2 07:17 -1
Top 10 Anticipated Solo Games! - Gen Con 2024
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Gen Con 2024 in Indianapolis is quickly approaching! I take a look at 10 games that will be available at the convention that you can play solo! #soloboardgames #boardgame #boardgaming #boardgames #gencon BGG Gen Con Preview: boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/67/gen-con-2024-preview 00:00 Intro 00:53 - 10 3:26 - 9 5:13 - 8 6:46 - 7 9:03 - 6 10:58 -5 12:58 - 4 14:48 -3 16:27 -2 18:02 -1
Let's Go To Japan Board Game Solo Review
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Today I take a look at Let's Go To Japan from AEG and designed by Josh Wood! This game is about taking a trip to Japan and visiting the cities of Tokyo and Kyoto while you plan your itinerary along the way. How does the solo mode stack up? Watch and find out! #boardgame #tabletopgames #sologaming #boardgames 00:00 Intro 00:34 Gameplay Overview 12;12 Final Thoughts
The Guild of Merchant Explorers Board Game Solo Playthrough!
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The Guild of Merchant Explorers is from Matthew Dunstan and Brett Gilbert and is a flip-and-write route building game where you are trying to establish cities and trade routes, search for treasure and more! The game was just nominated for the Kennerspiel des Jahres and plays great solo! Thanks for checking out the channel! Be sure to like and subscribe! #boardgame #sologaming #boardgaming
14 Gen Con Tips!
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Gen Con is one of the biggest tabletop gaming conventions that takes place every year in Indianapolis! It can be overwhelming and daunting if you've never been before, or even if you have! I've got 14 tips that will hopefully make the experience enjoyable and stress free! Be sure to like and subscribe! #gencon #tabletopgames #boardgame #convention
Discovering Harmonies: A Solo Board Game Review
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I take a look at Harmonies, an abstract, lightweight tile-laying game from Libellud and designed by Johan Benvenuto! Is this quickly rising game going to dethrone Cascadia at the top of BGG charts? I give you my thoughts, and show you a quick overview of how the game plays! #harmonies #boardgame #cascadia 00:00 Intro 00:24 Overview 07:18 Review
5 Great Solo Roll-and-Write Board Games
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I take a look at 5 Roll & Write board games that you can play solo that are a ton of fun! This genre/mechanism is one of my favorite in board gaming and I think it works great if you play solo a lot! Be sure to like & subscribe, thanks for watching! 00:00 Intro 00:37 - That's Pretty Clever 02:48 - Long Shot: The Dice Game 04:35 - On Tour 6:40 - Three Sisters 8:38 - Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Writ...
Cascadia Landmarks Board Game Solo Review & Playthrough
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Cascadia Landmarks is the newest expansion for Cascadia from Flatout Games & AEG! This video first features a playthrough of a game of Cascadia with the expansion and then I share my thoughts on the expansion as a whole! Do you like this expansion? Let me know in the comments! #boardgames #cascadia #sologaming #solomode Be sure to like and subscribe! 00:00 Intro 00:46 Playthrough 26:02 Final Th...
ISS Vanguard - Initial Solo Impressions!
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ISS Vanguard is an epic science fiction & space adventure campaign game from Awaken Realms. Check out the video for some initial thoughts on playing the game solo, and also why I think that solo just might be the best way to take on this journey through the cosmos. Be sure to like and subscribe! 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Game Overview 14:37 - Initial First Thoughts/Impressions
5 Board Games Leaving My Collection - May 2024
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I'm sure you have a few board games you never get to the table, I sure do! Here are 5 games leaving my collection! Be sure to like and subscribe and check out other videos on the channel, thanks so much for watching!
The Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition Board Game - Solo Review!
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Today I take a look at the latest expansion for The Lost Ruins of Arnak which is The Missing Expedition. I share my thoughts on the included solo/co-op campaign and also the new content it adds to the base game! Be sure to like and subscribe and check out other vids on the channel! #boardgames #sologaming #solomode #thelostruinsofarnak
5 Fun & Fast Solo Board Games You Can Play In 30 Minutes!
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5 Fun & Fast Solo Board Games You Can Play In 30 Minutes!
Heat: Pedal To The Metal Board Game Solo Review
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Heat: Pedal To The Metal Board Game Solo Review
5 Board Games I Want To Play More in 2024
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5 Board Games I Want To Play More in 2024
World Wonders Board Game - Solo Review!
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World Wonders Board Game - Solo Review!
Apiary Board Game - Solo Mode Review!
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Apiary Board Game - Solo Mode Review!
What Makes A Good Board Game Solo Mode?
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What Makes A Good Board Game Solo Mode?
Top 5 Shelf of Shame Board Games in 2024
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Top 5 Shelf of Shame Board Games in 2024
So glad you did a playthrough! I have this on order looking forward to playing!
Thanks for watching! It’s a great solo game, you’ll have fun with it!
Buttons and Bugs is a solid little game which introduces you slowly into harder and harder scenarios that can mostly be played out in 20 - 30 minutes. The figures are tiny but very well made. Make sure you bend the scenarios deck cards flat though as it is difficult to keep your characters in their hexes otherwise. if you enjoy painting miniatures for Warhammer or any other wargame you'll like the challenge of paining the characters, which makes it feel more finished, in my view.
Thanks for the advice about the deck. I’ve never painted minis before but it seems like that would be a fun challenge! They were demoing it at Gen Con and it’s kind of crazy how little space it takes up.
Thanks for the kind of video i am looking for. Sub as a result. Other Stonemaier's games to recommend for solo ? Scythe perhaps ? Thanks
Thanks for subscribing! Scythe I have played solo. The solo mode is a little difficult to understand. Wingspan is good solo and I’ve also heard Tapestry is good solo but I’ve never played that one.
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What a great haul! I’m interested in/have preordered 🙃 a number of those :)
Nice! I’m excited to play them and dive into them more!
Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated.
Thanks for watching!
Great overview! I would very much like to hear more about Kronologic: Paris 1920 and Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto.
I second Kronologic: Paris!
I picked up the 3 Kinfire Delve boxes at Gen. Just played my first round, and it was a lot of fun!
Another request for Kronologic!
Sounds like I need to test out Kronologic and report back!
69th like. Sorry, I had to 😂 Thanks for putting this video together! I’m excited for my first GenCon experience!
Haha 😂 hope you enjoy it!
Im so happy to hear about the open gaming section - im sadly a first timer and didnt realise the event ticketing system could sell out for tjings like watching the ennies (big sad) and i thought i was gonna miss out on a lot of ttrpg stuff
Yeah the open gaming is great! I would make sure to check the event catalog Wednesday and Thursday especially. People more than likely will be returning event tickets and something might have a ticket pop back up!
Thanks for the advice! @@SpecificallySolo
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Second video of yours that I've watched. I love that you are getting rid of games that I kinda feel pressured to add to my collection because of other reviews and yet something makes me hesitate... and here you are getting rid of them (specifically Woodcraft & Robinson Crusoe). Happy now to stick with my niche and start getting rid of games.
There’s soooo many games out there, that if I don’t love one it usually leaves my collection. Always new games to try! Even if a game is “great” sometimes it doesn’t connect with you and that’s perfectly fine!
I really want to like Darwin's Journey - and am holding out hope that an expansion in the future will improve the solo AI, if it doesn't then it will leave my collection.
I just found it really confusing and I got frustrated with it eventually. Hopefully that’ll be the case!
A bit further out, but Elf ‘n Moon, a new game store in the Fountain Square area, will be open 24 hrs a day all week starting Monday and have open tables for gaming.
Oh nice! I’ve heard of Elf ‘n Moon but haven’t been able to stop by yet to check it out!
I’m not a Catalan speaker but I studied in Barcelona years ago and from what I remember it’s pronounced closer to “paw sage de gracia” :) Either way not sure I’ll pick up the expansion since Barcelona already takes a while to set up and is a point salad as you mentioned. Maybe after a few more plays I’ll get the itch :)
Thanks for the heads up on the pronunciation! And Barcelona is a pretty big set up commitment with all the components. The solo mode works pretty well though for a game with that much stuff going on.
I'm also excited about Beacon Patrol: Ships & Shores and Ancient Knowledge: Heritage! Beacon Patrol I'm terrible at but I think it's a lot of fun and Ancient Knowledge I've actually bought (second hand market) only because I'd read this solo expansion was coming out. Hopefully it's good!
Beacon Patrol I think is great cause it only takes about 20 minutes, but gives you a pretty thinky game in a short time frame. And Ancient Knowledge I’m excited to play! Seems like my type of game!
Pampero is fun to play solo because the bot is very quick to play out. Just to note, the solo mode doesn't take into account expansions atm. Adding in the expansions will make it easier to beat the AI.
Good to hear, I will definitely be taking a look at this one at Gen Con!
Fromage was being assembled as of July 1st, still no update on shipping from KS. But usually companies ship boxes direct from China to conventions if they are ready to go. Though maybe they won't if the KS isn't even close to being fulfilled. But surely they'll have a demo. Windmill Valley just arrived at a US port today July 19! I checked this morning. You got me curious about Reef Project, thanks.
Thanks for the updates! Since this video, I like you had heard Fromage might be there and it might not, but like you said, seeing a demo would still be cool! Windmill Valley I'm definitely excited for and glad to hear it's on schedule!
Thanks you
Great list! I’m also eyeing up Fromage. I wasn’t sure if Rolling Realms Redux would have a campaign mode like the original, glad to hear it does! That one’s going on the list too :)
I’m definitely excited to check out both of those! Never played Rolling Realms before but this new one seems like a good time to jump in.
Never been to Gen Con but plan to go this year. Do you need to pre-register for a game or sign up when you arrive? Also a lot of talk about board games but I assume they have rpgs too like D&D right?
So you can pre-register for games, the event catalog is up right now. Some things are already sold out, but lots of events still have tickets! You’ll just have to grab those tickets at will-call when you get there. You could also get what they call generic tickets which can be used for any event that has room. And yes, they have lots of RPG and D&D events!
They have a helluva lot from every kind of tabletop game, amongst many other goings on. Great variety, you'll have a blast. Disneyland for geeks.
I completely agree that Food Chain Island feels like that like cracker barrel game! haha Very fun game, as are a bunch of button shy!
I’ve got a few Button Shy games and really enjoy them!
New subscriber! Enjoying the solo content 🎉!
Welcome aboard!
I’m going for the first time and I can’t wait. I was told that you can park at the mall. Is that true and if so is it close?
You can park at the mall (it’s the Circle Centre Mall). They raised the rates a few years ago, I think it’s $30 now for the whole day? That parking garage does have a skybridge that connects over to the convention center which is nice!
I would encourage you to also visit the Gen Con forums. People there are friendly and can answer any first-time-visitor questions. I hope you have a great first experience.
@@Nothin2CHere thank you!!!
@@SpecificallySolo thank you !
Do you live in Indianapolis?
Not too far outside of the city! About 45 minutes from downtown.
@@SpecificallySolo Cool! It's my first time attending Gen Con and also my first time visiting the US. I'll arrive on Tuesday, so if you have any tips on "must-go" places to eat and cool comic shops to visit, please let me know! 😁
@@robertcoelho5199 Sorry, just saw this! So a really classic Indy restaurant to go to would be St. Elmo's if you like steak, although it is pricey. Some other good ones close to Gen Con (and cheaper) include Shapiro's, which is a deli, The Slippery Noodle which is a bar with good food, The Old Spaghetti Factory, which is a chain but has good Italian and I also like Goodfellas for pizza which is on Mass. Ave. As far as a comics store, I think Downtown Comics might be the only one, but it is right downtown, so not far at all.
Hey, bro. I'm not a euro gamer, nor abstract stuff. I'm kinda tired of long setups and brainburners. What can you suggest? I like card/dice based games, if both the best. I'm someone who really appreciate a well implemented theme in the mechanics.
Marvel Champions in this video is a good card game and has a quick setup too! Some others I like include Sprawlopolis and Food Chain Island from Button Shy and Cyberion is a good quick card game too. For dice, I’d go Dice Hospital, Railroad Ink and also Fantastic Factories as a few suggestions.
Check out Final Girl, I think you'd love it!
Im just happy to hear any talk on Gencon. Im going solo, which will be wierd, but im ready to roll
I went for the first time last year by myself and it was an incredible experience because so many people are into the thing we are into. Hope you meet some awesome people. Also many developers of the games are there too that you will be able to speak with.
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I go solo just about every year and it’s great! You get to decide exactly what you want to do, and kind of make your own schedule and plan.
@@SpecificallySolo that would be a nice thing
Great video. Very informative and helpful.
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!
I appreciate your videos and that you don’t have the exact same opinions as most content makers. I ended up getting rid of Robinson Crusoe as well.
Just wasn’t the type of game for me, but I know lots of people like it. I’m just not one of them haha.
@@SpecificallySolo same! I’m glad people enjoy it and wished I did too.
Luckily I've got a buddy to play this game with but we are taking so long with the campaign due to scheduling challenges that I've decided I will be doing the expansions solo.
I haven’t even dived into those yet, but you’re right, the base game is giant by itself.
Do you know if it possible to get the GenCon 2024 Catalog prior to the Convention? Like a week or two prior to the Convention. You mentioned that it can be picked up at Will Call on the Wednesday before, but I'd like to see it sooner if possible.
They usually post it online right around that timeframe! I always find the physical version easier to look at, but you should be able to view it online! It’ll likely be on the Gen Con website in a few weeks!
I’ve never been to Gen Con before but this totally convinced me! Thanks for all the excellent tips
Thanks for watching! It is a really fun convention!
I just got this game recently, fantastic gameplay and easy to learn. I played it last night with one of my brothers who doesn't even like playing board games like that and wanted to play a second time in a row. Priceless 🎉
It’s such a fun game, and like you said so easy to learn! They really did capture the feeling of a race
Dang good video. Surprised your subscriber count isn't higher.
Thanks!
Hi there ! Harmony is really a charming game, BUT, with a really poor solo out of the box (beat your own score is really the worst a solo mode can offer imho) Fortunatly some Fan on BGG made some "scenarios" using all the cards of the game and bring some challenges and a clear score to beat for each of them. (it feels more like what cascadia and calico are proposing for solo and it's way better than a BYOS) Overall Harmony is a nice familly / relax to play / game that will do well and with a great looking presence on the table. That said, and as you mentionned, the cards quality is really quite poor and the bag isn't the strongest. For people who don't have Cascadia nor Calico, or get a bit tired of them, you might wanna gave Harmony a shot. Not the best, not the worst. And if you're looking for a nice little "same vibe" sort of familly relaxing game, i suggest to have a look at the lovely and fast paced "LOCO MOMO" (which is sort of a "collection/draft/tiling" game) Cheers from belgium
I’ll have to check out that campaign on BGG, sounds like that might fix one of my few issues with the game! Thanks for watching!
You mention that when playing Cascadia (base game), you are really only concerned with the animals. However, I have found that when it comes to tallying points, players are generally tied on animal points and it almost always comes down to habitat points to decide the winner.
That’s a good point, usually it does affect scoring a decent amount! I do like how the expansion makes you focus on it a little more though and keeps it more top of mind.
@@SpecificallySolo Yeah, its the main reason I am thinking of getting tge expansion. Although we love playing the base game so much, I dont want to ruin it by making it more complicated!
oh oh,,,big dice in my dice tower.... hmmmm
They are definitely nice and chonky lol
Good games. I have them all and like everyone. Some of my favorite games are roll and writes.
Me too! I feel like they work great solo and the themes are usually pretty unique.
Hi, I have found that you've ben confused with "line of sights". North and south hawk have no line of sight(LoS). Because LoS should be perpendicular to the tile side. If the south hawk tile be one-step to the left - there will be LoS (or two steps to the right, but then hawk card requirements will work as 0 poits for all your hawks)
Thanks for the clarification. I’ll be honest, line of sight for the hawks trips me up in Cascadia more than anything else!
@@SpecificallySolo If you just think of the tiles as rows or a grid it makes more sense, to me at least!
@@SpecificallySolo Another way to phrase it is: the line you trace between the hawks must be (exactly) parallel to one of the (6) sides of the tiles. Or if you think of it as a grid, then the hawks must be in the same "row" (3 rows contain a tile).
@@docbun This is an easier way to think of it for sure! Thanks!
thanks for sharing!
I hit subscribe based on your channel name alone. I am watching now.
Great video! Appreciate the analysis!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
great playthrough and explanation of the new expansion. everything made sense and understandable, thank you for this video. keep up the great work with the channel.
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked the vid!
Love the vid, thanks, and I feel the same way about Crusoe, and mine is currently on sale. I should mention, though.... It's "Crew-SO", not "Ca-roo-so" ... I hate to be like that, but my wife does the same thing, and it kills me >_<
Thanks for watching, and sorry I added the extra syllable!
I'm glad you found the rulebook good (I wrote it) 🙂 We are currently 6 session in - playing with 3 players. Each planet takes us about 90-120 mins to play, with the Ship Phase about another 45 mins. If you've only done a couple of planetary landings... oh my... you have so much else to discover. The game for us really opened up after about 3 planets. We now have a ton of equipment, lots of crewmembers, etc. And the story... wow.
Nice! Didn’t have any problems with the rulebook at all! Really appreciated the player aids too! I can get a session knocked out in about 2 hours, as I find playing solo I can go a little faster on the planets. Ship phase takes roughly the same amount of time as you though. I’m definitely excited to explore more and open up more of the story!
@@SpecificallySolo We played our 7th session last night. We visited the Kepler system. When you get to that point in the game, let me know...
Cool video. Ive always wondered about Robinson the boardgame but never bought it.
If you like a challenge, you should check it out, it’s just a little too challenging for me!
thanks for the vid. you cover/play any wargames at all?
I don’t really, sorry :-( That is one area of gaming I want to explore more though!
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