Great list and fun idea for looking at the top 200 (although admittedly I’m almost more excited for the least favorites one!). Very glad to see Skytear Horde getting some love. This has a sweet spot for me as it’s just so quick to get to the table but still provides a very fun thinky tactical experience.
interesting list. Root is definitely a great solo experience and would love to get it to the table more often. For a game that is primarily for MP whoever designed the solo experience should be commended. Playing against the BOTS does provide an MP experience. Sentinels is my favorite Superhero game as well. I have purchased Marvel Champions and while a solid game, it doesn't provide the same feel as fighting as a specific character. In the end, it isn't as Thematic as what Sentinels can offer. I do enjoy how differently they play with the 4 aspects though. My top 3 are #1 Spirit island #2 Imperium Classis/Legends #3 Anachrony.
Alright, I may need to make this video as well, and at least look at this Top 200, because I was shocked how few of these I would have chosen, or have even played, lol.
I haven’t played all of the latest ones. Carcosa is great. Forgotten age has some of the coolest thematic moments but can also be frustrating. I haven’t disliked any of them :)
I thought I had, but couldn’t find one! But this video I was a guest on for beyond solitaire is kind of close - th-cam.com/video/VXMAeA4LgSA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZmI80oeHQopKPmFo
I know how much you love Bullet, Mike & am planning to back it on the latest Kickstarter. Only want one game though, would you recommend Bullet ❤ or Bullet Star as a starting point? 🙂
Both are great. Heart has slightly more straightforward characters to learn the game, while star has slightly more varied characters. So depends on your tastes
Great video. I also backed Skytear Horde Monolith, but don't see any update about them being ahead of schedule. Do they plan to deliver before May 2024?
I agreed on Root…and that was the only one. The group with Paleo in it was full of games I haven’t played…and Paleo looked the most interesting to me. So maybe 2?
@@OneStopCoopShop There were a lot of tough choices, but some of my picks included Marvel Champions (I taught it to Rory-story dice creator-at an Alliance trade show), Onirim, Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North, Fields of Arle, Orleans, Robinson Crusoe…so many great games. This War of Mine!!!
No, you can’t, sorry if the video sounded like it was saying that. What I meant to say is that Stalingrad is the best version of the system so far… but not for solo 😭
I didn’t enjoy a lot of the new stuff in legends of the dark. I found the card flipping mechanic less interesting than the stamina management in 2nd edition. And I hated all the resource gathering and crafting stuff that kept me heavily in the app every second. But that’s just me and my tastes!
Thanks. I'll have to watch a playthrough. I love Legends of the Dark a lot, with 1 exception, and it's a big one: the time it takes to get all the 3d terrain out to both set up the scenario and then interrupt a scenario to put out more "stuff", stairs, build more levels, etc. It just takes ages, and keeps it from getting to the table more.@@OneStopCoopShop
See below for the full list of games:
Thunderbolt Apache Leader - 20
Frostpunk - 19
Voidfall - 18
Undaunted: Normandy - 17
Descent: Journeys in the Dark 2nd Edition - 16
Bloodborne: the Board Game - 15
Ashes Reborn: Red Rains - 14
Aeon Trespass: Odyssey - 13
Burncycle - 12
Skytear Horde - 11
Under Falling Skies - 10
Cloudspire - 9
Resist! - 8
R.O.V.E. - 7
Warp's Edge - 6
Sentinels of the Multiverse - 5
Root - 4
Paleo - 3
Bullet - 2
Arkham Horror: the Card Game - 1
#1, as it should be! 😀
That one ain’t going anywhere
Thanks for the love, Mike! Part of me thinks that the #50 spot was partially because of you banging that drum!
Just in case, I’ll bang it some more 😜
Great list and fun idea for looking at the top 200 (although admittedly I’m almost more excited for the least favorites one!). Very glad to see Skytear Horde getting some love. This has a sweet spot for me as it’s just so quick to get to the table but still provides a very fun thinky tactical experience.
I can’t wait for the new content to release
Skytear Horde is a real gem! Easy to table, fun, and great artwork. Looking forward to Moniliths.
Thanks for covering my baby Mike :)
Thanks for all your awesome work each year!
Thanks Mike!, it was fun to watch it vs top 200 list. My best one didn’t change for a few years, Too Many Bones, I just love this game.
Have you tried the 20 strong: too many bones? It might be perfect for you
Great format. Just 20 favorite games out of 200. Nothing superfluous. Of course, there would be a more detailed opinion, especially on some games
My number one game is also AHLCG. I love it so much
interesting list. Root is definitely a great solo experience and would love to get it to the table more often. For a game that is primarily for MP whoever designed the solo experience should be commended. Playing against the BOTS does provide an MP experience.
Sentinels is my favorite Superhero game as well. I have purchased Marvel Champions and while a solid game, it doesn't provide the same feel as fighting as a specific character. In the end, it isn't as Thematic as what Sentinels can offer. I do enjoy how differently they play with the 4 aspects though.
My top 3 are #1 Spirit island #2 Imperium Classis/Legends #3 Anachrony.
Great top 3! Anachrony is the only one I didn’t enjoy much.
We have only 3 in common: R.O.V.E., Under Falling Skies and Warp's Edge. My number one is Unsettled thanks to your videos with Colin.
do you have to play that with two player boards or can you true solo it?
@ilqrd.6608 you need at least two characters. Lots of the upgrade cards you can unlock are about helping other characters, moving them, etc.
Great list of games. I see you enjoy sci-fi too ;)
thousand dollars on a solo card game? Wowsers.
Love these videos Mike ! ! !
Alright, I may need to make this video as well, and at least look at this Top 200, because I was shocked how few of these I would have chosen, or have even played, lol.
Do it!
Time for a milkshake and Mike Club.
Where did you find the mic? Pretty inconspicuous. Hardly see it!😂
Aw dang, really? Better find a bigger one!!! 😜
Loved this!!
Thanks for the list this was great. I just started playing Arkham Horror the card game. What is your favorite expansion so far?
I haven’t played all of the latest ones. Carcosa is great. Forgotten age has some of the coolest thematic moments but can also be frustrating. I haven’t disliked any of them :)
Thanks for this, Mike! ❤😊
Hey Mike, love your list! For Arkham, you are playing dual handed?
I switch back and forth, true solo or dual-handed. I like both methods!
Fun list. Have you ever done a favorite solo wargames list?
I thought I had, but couldn’t find one! But this video I was a guest on for beyond solitaire is kind of close - th-cam.com/video/VXMAeA4LgSA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZmI80oeHQopKPmFo
I know how much you love Bullet, Mike & am planning to back it on the latest Kickstarter. Only want one game though, would you recommend Bullet ❤ or Bullet Star as a starting point? 🙂
Both are great. Heart has slightly more straightforward characters to learn the game, while star has slightly more varied characters. So depends on your tastes
I love Arkham Horror LCG too. Root also.
Great video, as always. So many great games. Is your solo variant for Undaunted: Normandy available to download somewhere? Thanks.
It’s on BGG, but here’s a direct link:
drive.google.com/file/d/1KPbiC_dVtm8zyqYcbgFcypZ-0bTpFGzt/view?usp=drivesdk
This is a really cool idea
Excellent idea !!!
Thanks!
Thanks for the support and for watching!
Fun list, Thanks and bye Kevin. 👋
Great video. I also backed Skytear Horde Monolith, but don't see any update about them being ahead of schedule. Do they plan to deliver before May 2024?
I haven’t heard anything about an early delivery, sorry!
Hoping my game breaks the top 200 list, maybe next year
I agreed on Root…and that was the only one. The group with Paleo in it was full of games I haven’t played…and Paleo looked the most interesting to me. So maybe 2?
What were some of your favorites on the 200 list otherwise?
@@OneStopCoopShop There were a lot of tough choices, but some of my picks included Marvel Champions (I taught it to Rory-story dice creator-at an Alliance trade show), Onirim, Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North, Fields of Arle, Orleans, Robinson Crusoe…so many great games. This War of Mine!!!
@prufrock1977 great picks! Only one of those I don’t remember enjoying was Fields of Arle, but I only played it once.
@@OneStopCoopShop By the way, love the playthroughs and the reviews. I’ve been out of the loop for about a year.
Excuse my ignorance but can you play Undaunted: Stalingrad with your solo variant, or any variant for that matter?
No, you can’t, sorry if the video sounded like it was saying that. What I meant to say is that Stalingrad is the best version of the system so far… but not for solo 😭
@@OneStopCoopShopAppreciate the clarification. You’ve just stopped me from spending a fair chunk of change.
I can never find bullet in the uk! And i see you talk about it a lot Mike! I saw it at ukGE but didnt get it…. Darn
It is on crowdfunding literally as we speak. Probably the best time to get it outside the US.
I've only played Descent: Legends of the Dark. What makes you like Journeys in the Dark 2nd ed. more?
I didn’t enjoy a lot of the new stuff in legends of the dark. I found the card flipping mechanic less interesting than the stamina management in 2nd edition. And I hated all the resource gathering and crafting stuff that kept me heavily in the app every second. But that’s just me and my tastes!
Thanks. I'll have to watch a playthrough. I love Legends of the Dark a lot, with 1 exception, and it's a big one: the time it takes to get all the 3d terrain out to both set up the scenario and then interrupt a scenario to put out more "stuff", stairs, build more levels, etc. It just takes ages, and keeps it from getting to the table more.@@OneStopCoopShop
Not that you don’t have a pretty face, but maybe consider shrinking down the face came so more of the games can be seen as you’re talking about them.
Uh oh, you aren’t going to love the top list coming later this week and next week then. I made my head a bit BIGGER for those ones 😅😬
@@OneStopCoopShop 😊
I gave Warps Edge away, didn't like it at all. actually prefer Deep Space D6.
Mike! You look like you’re getting old 😢
I mean... that does happen over time :)