Working through the excellent list of games in this video, so made a quick list. Please delete if you don't want this! Thanks. 00:45 - No. 10 - Scythe (Automa AI Opponent Series of Games) 01:29 - No. 09 - Onirim 02:10 - No. 08 - Archipelago 03:02 - No. 07 - Pathfinder: The Adventure Card Game 04:07 - No. 06 - Dawn of The Zeds 05:09 - No. 05 - Gloomhaven 06:20 - No. 04 - Space Hulk: Death Angel 07:28 - No. 03 - Robinson Crusoe: Adventures On The Cursed Island 08:34 - No. 02 - Arkham Horror: The Living Card Game 09:54 - No. 01 - Mage Knight
Sleeping Gods is the only game I started and couldnt help but play solo to the end. I enjoyed it so much I backed the SLeeping Gods: Distant skies. This video has done so well! I love the broll in your vids and your narration.
Hey boss! Thanks for making this list - some games here I've not even heard of (Dawn of Zeds), or thought of playing solo (Archipelago). The latter's a favorite among my crew, gonna have to try that solo version out.
I love your voice so much, your speech and your unique way of talking to us about games. thank you for this top of awesome games on which, for the most part, I have already spent some memorable moments. kisses from France. subscriber.
Mystic Vale is a card crafting game that I have been playing solo off and on for years. The recent Nemesis expansion has an official solo version finally. Proving Grounds is a good solo cars & dice game. Combat with a good mechanic. Just right for killing 20-30 minutes. Star Fleet Battle Force is good solo as well. Unfortunately I only have my solo hus rules. Any muppet can digure out how to play solo. Especially against the space dragon , base or dreadnaught. Cheers🍻Skål
Love your videos, man. Great stuff. Yeah, I had Death Angel. It was fun, but frustrating. I could never win. It was just too hard. Then you had the Deathwing expansion, that was even harder. lol. Once I noticed it was worth 5 times what I paid for it, off to eBay it went.
Managed to pick up a affordable (No kidneys were involved) copy with a couple of expansions. Have played it 3 times, only beat it once. Decent game, punishing in a good way. Will try out expansions and see if its a keeper.
Very good choices. One of my favorite solo series is the Leader series from DVG. I have Corsair Leader and Thunderbolt/Apache Leader. Corsair Leader is a WWII mission planning game. Quite innovative and challenging. Check these out.
Bloody good list. I agree with 6 out 10. Pleasantly Surprised to see Space Hulk in the list. I feel like I haven’t heard anyone talk about it in nigh forever. The game has the feel of Nemesis without all the setup. Going to have to fish out my copy and get it to the table. And with Arkham horror LCG you didn’t even mention that if you are playing a campaign your characters level up over time somewhat like in an RPG.
@@BoardGameBollocks same for me, I also start with fresh characters each campaign, but the characters “level up” over the campaign as they get experience and cycle new cards into their deck.
I got the Star Trek Frontiers game that uses Mage Knight rules, but was immediately hampered by a lack of space. That has since been rectified. I still need to get Mage Knight, though.
I keep thinking about trying Gloomhaven, because i love MoM and Betrayal's sense of exploration, but those uninspired hex tiles are where it loses me. Don't have the patience to learn how to become a DM so I think i'll check out Mage Knight. :)
I reckon a few of us have had no choice but play solo the last year or so - good list mate. Anything co-op is usually good solo for me - Pandemic is much better solo I think. Coffee Roaster and Bloody Inn are another couple of good little games if you’re stuck on your todd.
I have a vague memory of you mentioning that Spirit Island is up there with Mage Knight as a solo game. Would you say that Spirit Island would be number 2 if you remade the list today or would Arkham Horror LCG still have that spot? Looking to extend my solo games shelf as my fiancé more often than not refuse to play with me. 😅
My opinions change as the facts change so it would probably make the list. I got rid of my entire AHTCG collection recently. Not because it’s crap but because it was a money pit that was taking up too much space…plus I needed a new fridge 😐
Absolutely love / hate Robinson Crusoe in equal measure. My 18 yr old son and I have played it a dozen or so times and have only beaten it twice. Many times we thought victory was in sight, only to be simultaneously f***ed by the weather, event card and bad roll. It's tough, merciless and frustrating. But that makes the wins taste so damn sweet. Highly recommended. (Ricky Royal has also done an excellent walk through, if you're having problems with the crap rule book)
Funny that you brought up being upset about getting rid of Arkham Horror 2E to get 3E. I traded my copy of AH2E and multiple expansions for Robinson Crusoe, now I am searching for Arkham Horror again 😆
Got to admit I'm almost confused not seeing Spirit Island in a top solo list. But it has some less-mentioned games I'm not used to see in top lists, interesting !
@@BoardGameBollocks oh it's best solo. Honestly I look at it as solo only game. In my book it does stuff better than Robinson, but the fact I survived the siege of Sarajevo possibly have to do something with me having a strange relationship with the game.
No love for Terraforming Mars? I find the solo mode outstanding. Very challenging, but it does not seem unfair. You always barely win or are just a few moves short.
@@BoardGameBollocks I prefer it multiplayer too, but I don't see how that excludes it from this list, when the solo mode is really really good too. Give it a try!
@@BoardGameBollocks again terrible KS campaign took away from what was a really good solo dungeon crawler, check out some of Two Gun Pixie Playthroughs on it. Fantasy theme dungeon crawler
I had onirim. Sold it because it sucks. Too many variants but always the same endless shuffling. I had Space Hulk Death Angel. Sold it because it sucks. It’s not the die, it’s the endless scouring of the game board because there’s all these cards with little bits of text on them, and the rulebook has no answers either. Tiring exercise, and massively overhyped on bgg.
I have not played Gloomhaven. Or Scythe or most of the games listed, which makes me ‘a bit of a dick’. Actually that is true, how did you know? No wargames here? I find that they often make good solo exercises (for me) and I particularly enjoy the products of Hollandspiele available in the UK as print and play via Wargames Vault, eg the Horse and Musket system and the Swords and Shields system games.
I don't get why all these board game critics'are so upset about colonial times. We wouldn't have the modern world if our ancestors hadn't gone out and pushed technology to explore the world. Gotta be proud of the empire.
It’s a complex subject that I don’t pretend to understand therefore im not qualified to have an opinion on it tbh. Many of my favourite games have that theme and ill continue to play them regardless of what a few people think. If it’s a good game it deserves to be played.
Working through the excellent list of games in this video, so made a quick list. Please delete if you don't want this! Thanks.
00:45 - No. 10 - Scythe (Automa AI Opponent Series of Games)
01:29 - No. 09 - Onirim
02:10 - No. 08 - Archipelago
03:02 - No. 07 - Pathfinder: The Adventure Card Game
04:07 - No. 06 - Dawn of The Zeds
05:09 - No. 05 - Gloomhaven
06:20 - No. 04 - Space Hulk: Death Angel
07:28 - No. 03 - Robinson Crusoe: Adventures On The Cursed Island
08:34 - No. 02 - Arkham Horror: The Living Card Game
09:54 - No. 01 - Mage Knight
Love the vibe you give off in your videos. Always reminds me of the movie Lock stock and two smoking barrels.
Cushty moosh 👍🏻
Sleeping Gods is the only game I started and couldnt help but play solo to the end. I enjoyed it so much I backed the SLeeping Gods: Distant skies. This video has done so well! I love the broll in your vids and your narration.
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Hey boss! Thanks for making this list - some games here I've not even heard of (Dawn of Zeds), or thought of playing solo (Archipelago). The latter's a favorite among my crew, gonna have to try that solo version out.
I love your voice so much, your speech and your unique way of talking to us about games. thank you for this top of awesome games on which, for the most part, I have already spent some memorable moments. kisses from France. subscriber.
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Yes!!! Loved playing Archipelago solo over the pandemic and excited to play multiplayer again! Definitely doesn’t get enough praise now a days.
Perfect timing! I've been looking for solo games and your videos are great!
Cheers moosh 👍🏻
Mystic Vale is a card crafting game that I have been playing solo off and on for years. The recent Nemesis expansion has an official solo version finally.
Proving Grounds is a good solo cars & dice game. Combat with a good mechanic. Just right for killing 20-30 minutes.
Star Fleet Battle Force is good solo as well. Unfortunately I only have my solo hus rules. Any muppet can digure out how to play solo. Especially against the space dragon , base or dreadnaught.
Cheers🍻Skål
My own small list:
1. A Feast for Odin
2. Scythe
3. Wingspan
4. Everdell
5. On Mars
I’d like to try On Mars but it’s so expensive I’d need to become a drugs mule or something
Love your videos, man. Great stuff. Yeah, I had Death Angel. It was fun, but frustrating. I could never win. It was just too hard. Then you had the Deathwing expansion, that was even harder. lol. Once I noticed it was worth 5 times what I paid for it, off to eBay it went.
Best thumbnail of all board game review videos.
Nothing personal…honest
Some great picks here! Love the delivery!! Mage Knight is #1.
Managed to pick up a affordable (No kidneys were involved) copy with a couple of expansions. Have played it 3 times, only beat it once. Decent game, punishing in a good way. Will try out expansions and see if its a keeper.
Me: Always sad as fuck and have no mates to play with. Perfect video!
Just don't start drinking till you pass out. Instead, play a solo game of Scythe!
Can’t get pissed on water so I’m safe 👍🏻
Oi!!!! Great list there mate!
Regards from Brazil.
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Very good choices. One of my favorite solo series is the Leader series from DVG. I have Corsair Leader and Thunderbolt/Apache Leader. Corsair Leader is a WWII mission planning game. Quite innovative and challenging. Check these out.
Nice one. Always like hearing recommendations about games I’ve not played or heard of. Cheers bud 👍🏻
Awesome as usual. I haven't tried a solo game. Came close trying Scythe solo but decided to drink until I passed out instead.
Travesty 😂
@@BoardGameBollocks innit 😉
Bloody good list. I agree with 6 out 10. Pleasantly Surprised to see Space Hulk in the list. I feel like I haven’t heard anyone talk about it in nigh forever. The game has the feel of Nemesis without all the setup. Going to have to fish out my copy and get it to the table.
And with Arkham horror LCG you didn’t even mention that if you are playing a campaign your characters level up over time somewhat like in an RPG.
I don’t do that with AHTCG. I always start fresh with each deluxe set.
@@BoardGameBollocks same for me, I also start with fresh characters each campaign, but the characters “level up” over the campaign as they get experience and cycle new cards into their deck.
I got the Star Trek Frontiers game that uses Mage Knight rules, but was immediately hampered by a lack of space. That has since been rectified.
I still need to get Mage Knight, though.
We’ll worth it
I keep thinking about trying Gloomhaven, because i love MoM and Betrayal's sense of exploration, but those uninspired hex tiles are where it loses me. Don't have the patience to learn how to become a DM so I think i'll check out Mage Knight. :)
Watch Ricky Royals walkthroughs if you do pick it up…solves the mystery.
Nice one.
I reckon a few of us have had no choice but play solo the last year or so - good list mate. Anything co-op is usually good solo for me - Pandemic is much better solo I think. Coffee Roaster and Bloody Inn are another couple of good little games if you’re stuck on your todd.
I have a vague memory of you mentioning that Spirit Island is up there with Mage Knight as a solo game. Would you say that Spirit Island would be number 2 if you remade the list today or would Arkham Horror LCG still have that spot? Looking to extend my solo games shelf as my fiancé more often than not refuse to play with me. 😅
My opinions change as the facts change so it would probably make the list. I got rid of my entire AHTCG collection recently. Not because it’s crap but because it was a money pit that was taking up too much space…plus I needed a new fridge 😐
Thank Jebus for closed captions.
Great Channel, I own 5 out of the six top ranked games here which makes me realise why I am sad as f... 😂
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Very amusing, especially the part about kidneys! :)
How many you offering?
@@BoardGameBollocks I was actually hoping to get at least one from you! ;)
Careful what you wish for 😉
Just backed the Robinson Crusoe Collectors edition, cant wait!
Looks good. Already have it obviously so it was a no no.
Absolutely love / hate Robinson Crusoe in equal measure. My 18 yr old son and I have played it a dozen or so times and have only beaten it twice. Many times we thought victory was in sight, only to be simultaneously f***ed by the weather, event card and bad roll.
It's tough, merciless and frustrating. But that makes the wins taste so damn sweet. Highly recommended.
(Ricky Royal has also done an excellent walk through, if you're having problems with the crap rule book)
He does a great Zeds walkthrough too
Funny that you brought up being upset about getting rid of Arkham Horror 2E to get 3E. I traded my copy of AH2E and multiple expansions for Robinson Crusoe, now I am searching for Arkham Horror again 😆
Nice video.
Finally, normal speak in gaming videos
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Bloody hell.. Gloomhaven is nearly £90 and thats on offer !
I’ve seen it cheaper
thanks for the video. Still did not try Roll player with monsters expansion ? yopu have to, it's very nice on solo experience. Stay well
Not played it. Was always that little bit too expensive for us.
Proving Grounds and Mystic Vale are excellent solo games. M.V. can be played with 1-4. Cheers🍻
Great video!
Cheers mate 👍🏻
if i already have the Base Mageknight + a sealed copy of Lost Legion expansion should i GRAB the ULTIMATE edition on sale?
Got to admit I'm almost confused not seeing Spirit Island in a top solo list. But it has some less-mentioned games I'm not used to see in top lists, interesting !
Not played it. Thought about it but it’s always out of stock when I’m ok to pull the trigger.
Great list again.
Did you play This war of mine?
Yes but not solo…I don’t think I could handle the despair.
@@BoardGameBollocks oh it's best solo. Honestly I look at it as solo only game. In my book it does stuff better than Robinson, but the fact I survived the siege of Sarajevo possibly have to do something with me having a strange relationship with the game.
Blimey 😮
@@BoardGameBollocks 😊😊😊
Solo gaming is underrated.
@@joshgeiger8942 life mate. It happens. We're OK. Life goes on.
Ahahah you are the best! "Sad AF" is the best statement ever for describing solo gaming ahahahah
Cool review, thx
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No love for Terraforming Mars? I find the solo mode outstanding. Very challenging, but it does not seem unfair. You always barely win or are just a few moves short.
Not for me mate…prefer it with 5
@@BoardGameBollocks I prefer it multiplayer too, but I don't see how that excludes it from this list, when the solo mode is really really good too. Give it a try!
I agree with nr 2, especially ArkhamCentral.
I didn’t like Mage knight. Dungeon Flee would be my nr 1.
Why am I only discovering this channel now? Very nice, funny and informative video but I hate games that are impossible to get by lol.
Tough shit then innit 😂
@@BoardGameBollocks rub it in mate....that's an unfollow :-P
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A great solo game with a difficult KS is Unbroken
Not played that one. What’s it about?
@@BoardGameBollocks again terrible KS campaign took away from what was a really good solo dungeon crawler, check out some of Two Gun Pixie Playthroughs on it. Fantasy theme dungeon crawler
I mean, I own gloomhaven and jaws, and have kicked frosthaven... It's just COVID...
I don’t think I’m going to live long enough to play them to conclusions 😢
I had onirim. Sold it because it sucks. Too many variants but always the same endless shuffling.
I had Space Hulk Death Angel. Sold it because it sucks. It’s not the die, it’s the endless scouring of the game board because there’s all these cards with little bits of text on them, and the rulebook has no answers either. Tiring exercise, and massively overhyped on bgg.
You have anything that doesn’t suck?
I have not played Gloomhaven. Or Scythe or most of the games listed, which makes me ‘a bit of a dick’. Actually that is true, how did you know?
No wargames here? I find that they often make good solo exercises (for me) and I particularly enjoy the products of Hollandspiele available in the UK as print and play via Wargames Vault, eg the Horse and Musket system and the Swords and Shields system games.
I’m at war with myself most days so there’s no room for that type of thing.
Onirim the APP is so good, you will not play the actual game anymore
Good idea 👍🏻
@@BoardGameBollocks i hardly play any games on my phone, very few, but this one is quite good and same with Juipur
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Pardon moi…
I don't get why all these board game critics'are so upset about colonial times. We wouldn't have the modern world if our ancestors hadn't gone out and pushed technology to explore the world. Gotta be proud of the empire.
It’s a complex subject that I don’t pretend to understand therefore im not qualified to have an opinion on it tbh. Many of my favourite games have that theme and ill continue to play them regardless of what a few people think.
If it’s a good game it deserves to be played.