SGOYT August 2020 Entries
Geeklist Entries by Game
2020-08-21
"This game has unique gameplay features that reward experience and it’s also a good solo game." [SGOYT]
Posted as: The 7th Continent: Swamp of Madness (2017) [BGG]
Posted as: The 7th Continent: The Flying Roots (2019) [BGG]
2020-08-23
"Many times, something, somewhere goes terribly wrong and you lose in 15 minutes. Buckle up, try again. If you like Dark Souls (the video game), you'll enjoy it immensely. If you don't know what Dark…" [SGOYT]
2020-08-04
"When the mood is right, Aerion offers enough tactility and decisions to unwind." [SGOYT]
2020-08-29
"Agents of Smersh tells a great spy story as you play it." [SGOYT]
2020-08-07
"Airborne Commander is a quick solo game that allows you to have a nice simple game." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Ambush! Purple Heart (1985) [BGG]
Posted as: APBA Professional Golf: Pine Valley (1977) [BGG]
2020-08-06
"Black Orchestra is a game that let’s you be one of the people on the inside trying to take down Hitler." [SGOYT]
2020-08-17
"An underappreciated solo game with interesting core mechanics" [SGOYT]
2020-08-24
"The Bloody Inn is a card game about killing people in a XIX century French inn. It sounds creepy, but it's just an elegant and innocent board game ;) ." [SGOYT]
2020-08-28
"Calico creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere while still being rather challenging with a number of different goals and ways to score." [SGOYT]
2020-08-22
"Calico is both beautiful and challenging in a lightweight sense with a relaxing theme and high-quality components." [SGOYT]
2020-08-21
"Calico provides a relaxing, lightweight experience with quilting, cats, and plenty of interesting decisions." [SGOYT]
2020-08-15
"Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale creates a mapmaking challenge with beautiful artwork and a surprising level of variety." [SGOYT]
2020-08-19
"The City of Kings adds some pretty unique gameplay features and it a really good solo experience" [SGOYT]
2020-08-24
"Clinic: Deluxe Edition is an efficiency puzzle that will challenge you across some repeated plays, and then go back to your shelf where it will wait until some unexpected hankering comes from seeming…" [SGOYT]
Posted as: Cooper Island: Solo Against Cooper (2019) [BGG]
2020-08-24
"Darkest Night is a thematic and fun cooperative game with lots of dice rolling." [SGOYT]
2020-08-23
"Dawn of the Zeds is a tension filled battle against zombies that can be tailored to your individual complexity and difficulty preferences." [SGOYT]
2020-08-05
"This Second Edition of one of my favorite games is a great update with lots of new content to keep me busy." [SGOYT]
Posted as: D-Day Dice: Normandy (2012) [BGG]
2020-08-29
"Yahtzee-esque Roll and Match. Limited luck mitigation, but plays fast so just try again" [SGOYT]
2020-08-26
"Variety in maps and different strategies keeps this dice asked game fresh and fun." [SGOYT]
2020-08-30
"Deep Future is a make-as-you-play game that allows for customization within a rather challenging kind of card-based system." [SGOYT]
2020-08-27
"Deep Future provides the basis for creating an entirely unique galaxy and deck of cards that evolves over the course of play." [SGOYT]
2020-08-24
"Deep Future is a surprisingly complex print-and-play game that weaves a narrative as a custom galaxy evolves over time." [SGOYT]
2020-08-01
"This is a very thematic coop game that is fun to play." [SGOYT]
2020-08-15
"This is a quick and light solo game with an artwork style I really enjoy." [SGOYT]
Posted as: DinoGenics: Controlled Chaos (2020) [BGG]
2020-08-25
"DD surprised me in a good way and I’m even warming up to the artwork that now seems somehow fitting for this world." [SGOYT]
2020-08-17
"Fallen Land has you controlling one of the last remaining factions of humanity after a near total destruction event." [SGOYT]
2020-08-20
"Fantastic Factories offers many different ways to generate resources and produce goods with dice that act as workers." [SGOYT]
2020-08-19
"Fantastic Factories provides a simple-to-run solo opponent, multiple difficulty levels, and a plethora of ways to build up a productive factory." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Feudum: The Queen's Army (2018) [BGG]
2020-08-20
"Another solo challenge down. This one was really enjoyable because of the reduced decision space" [SGOYT]
2020-08-11
"Flash Point is another great dice based coop that can be played solo." [SGOYT]
2020-08-22
"Gone fishing again. I love this roll and write game, simple rules with lots to think about and not that easy to do well." [SGOYT]
2020-08-30
"This coop combines a difficult theme with great mechanics to create a fun solo experience." [SGOYT]
2020-08-05
"Frida is quick, challenging, and fun. That’s quite a combination for a solo game." [SGOYT]
2020-08-11
"That's Pretty Clever, is still too clever for me! It is however, a fun little dice roller for when you don't have much free time" [SGOYT]
2020-08-31
"This game has is a really good dice and card based solo experience." [SGOYT]
2020-08-29
"Gloom of Kilforth creates the foundation for a deep storyline with beautiful artwork and evocative story threads, complete with a serious threat." [SGOYT]
2020-08-09
"Gloomhaven has a ton of replay value but can be time consuming to setup." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Harbour: Ice Viking (2015) [BGG]
2020-08-16
"HEXplore It offers a great deal of variety and storytelling." [SGOYT]
2020-08-29
"Intense theme but a well designed solo game that is challenging and fun." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Hostage Negotiator: Career (2020) [BGG]
2020-08-31
"I begin my plays of everything in the Solo Rotation to determine what goes in my Top 200 voting." [SGOYT]
2020-08-26
"Jump Drive is a fast-paced card game set in the Race for the Galaxy universe. For only seven turns (in the campaign mode solo version) you'll try to build a galactic civilization... or some card comb…" [SGOYT]
Posted as: Knot Dice Squared (2020) [BGG]
2020-08-21
"I finally started using one character. So far, I really enjoy the game. Bascially no rules to learn and it made me want to discover more" [SGOYT]
2020-08-09
"Legacy of Dragonholt manages to create an exciting adventure that not only causes one to think, but also to feel with amazing writing." [SGOYT]
2020-08-07
"Legacy of Dragonholt offers many heartwarming moments with a cast of interesting characters and plenty of discoveries to make." [SGOYT]
2020-08-06
"Legacy of Dragonholt creates a memorable experience with a paragraph-based adventure that benefits from excellent writing and intriguing characters." [SGOYT]
2020-08-06
"Legacy of Dragonholt features a cheerful village, but also creates an emotional kind of experience with the outcomes of the quests." [SGOYT]
2020-08-05
"Legacy of Dragonholt weaves together several quests to create an adventure that features an immersive world and a diverse cast of characters." [SGOYT]
2020-08-06
"The Fantastic Four has a lot of Synergy and Doom can't defeat them" [SGOYT]
2020-08-25
"Piepmatz is another game about birds. These little cute animals are trying to feed themselves, while they avoid being killed by crows or get their food stolen by squirrels. To accomplish that goal an…" [SGOYT]
2020-08-21
"This is such a thematic game and a great solo experience." [SGOYT]
2020-08-16
"Good round. I'll probably go down in rankings, but I'm satisfied" [SGOYT]
2020-08-12
"Marvel Champions: The Card Game allows for many different hero decks that can be customized, yet the fun is in mastering the use of each one." [SGOYT]
2020-08-11
"Marvel Champions never fails to disappoint when playing, i can't speak highly enough of this title for a deck builder" [SGOYT]
2020-08-09
"Marvel Champions: The Card Game presents a lot of variability and challenges that reward repeated plays within a popular theme." [SGOYT]
2020-08-24
"Feel way better about this round! Can't wait to see the final results! - I REALLY like playing Black Widow" [SGOYT]
2020-08-25
"Hulk is still fun to play for me even when I lose, but I'm eventually going to have get another aspect for regular solo play" [SGOYT]
2020-08-18
"As a marvel and board game fan, i loved Marvel United so much! A great first impression, and i already want to play it again" [SGOYT]
Posted as: Menara: Rituals & Ruins (2019) [BGG]
2020-08-10
"One of the filler games that work really well for me. After 10 plays, I like it more and more." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Near and Far: Amber Mines (2018) [BGG]
2020-08-17
"This game is thematic and fun with lots of replay value." [SGOYT]
2020-08-10
"An outstanding solo game that is deserving of its legendary status." [SGOYT]
2020-08-23
"Manage your finances and don't let impropriety get in the way of a good estate improvement in this excellent strategic Euro." [SGOYT]
2020-08-02
"This is a dice based cooperative game that plays well solo." [SGOYT]
2020-08-12
"Joyful, bright puzzle for the PnPer or Kickstarter. Wonderful game." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Pandemic: In the Lab (2013) [BGG]
Posted as: Pandemic: On the Brink (2009) [BGG]
Posted as: Petrichor: Honeybee (2019) [BGG]
2020-08-24
"Pocket Landship is relatively easy and quick to setup and play a solo game." [SGOYT]
2020-08-16
"Great little solo PnP option that has minimal rules and components." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Pocket Landship: The Second Front (2017) [BGG]
2020-08-25
"Those dice will help you create a great character when you play this game." [SGOYT]
2020-08-07
"Scythe is one of my top solo games with an excellent solo system." [SGOYT]
2020-08-15
"Secrets of the Lost Station tells a very well done story and comes with tons of gameplay variability." [SGOYT]
2020-08-09
"A great story and a wide variety of scenarios keeps this game interesting to play." [SGOYT]
2020-08-18
"Airwave invests in a Bruce Willis movie and Ego saves karma for another day" [SGOYT]
2020-08-28
"The Shared Dream is a thematic game with lots of scenarios to keep the gameplay interesting." [SGOYT]
2020-08-28
"Sojourn is a thematic lighter game that is quick to play." [SGOYT]
2020-08-22
"Space Empires: 4X was a grand experience. Not one aspect of the X disappoints, and i cant wait to dive in for some more games!" [SGOYT]
Posted as: Spirit Island: Jagged Earth (2020) [BGG]