SGOYT June 2018 Entries
Geeklist Entries by Game
2018-06-14
"Apocalypse Chaos is an interesting game with a kind of dice placement mechanic that works well and is fun to play." [SGOYT]
2018-06-16
"My first win playing three-handed, as I was able to complete the dream catcher." [SGOYT]
2018-06-29
"Even though Hitler said “You’re not getting me. Not today!” I still enjoyed this solo game." [SGOYT]
2018-06-24
"Normally I'd be frustrated by a game with this much luck - die rolls and distribution of items on the map, and card draw - but in this case it feels perfectly thematic (I'm certain the conspirators n…" [SGOYT]
2018-06-28
"A unique replayable solo deduction game that is a lot of fun, and the PnP build isn't too difficult." [SGOYT]
2018-06-26
"Traveling through a world of gamebooks is an exciting undertaking, filled with surprises and thousands of sections to discover." [SGOYT]
2018-06-22
"An innovative gamebook series provides an amazingly vast world to explore across multiple books, and along many different paths." [SGOYT]
2018-06-27
"Creating a small map with tiles is a relaxing and lightweight experience, likely enhanced with the use of various expansions." [SGOYT]
2018-06-21
"With a simple solo variant, this transforms into a lightweight puzzle that plays quickly with a good deal of enjoyment." [SGOYT]
2018-06-18
"Building at multiple levels to create a full map works well as a lightweight puzzle that provides plenty of challenges in a short play time." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Castle Panic: The Wizard's Tower (2011) [BGG]
2018-06-18
"The City of Kings is a unique coop that is different each time you play it." [SGOYT]
2018-06-01
"A 151-point solo game playing as Clan Cunningham in the Milk Money Challenge." [SGOYT]
2018-06-11
"If you're looking for a very good solo opponent that feels like a real opponent, this is sure bet!" [SGOYT]
2018-06-30
"A beautiful tile-laying game offers up a very lightweight experience that may be a little too easy for some." [SGOYT]
2018-06-01
"Darkest Night 2nd Edition is a fun solo/coop game that’s a step above the 1st Edition." [SGOYT]
2018-06-03
"D-Day Dice is a fun war themed dice based game that plays great solo." [SGOYT]
2018-06-03
"Deadball is a fun baseball sim that will have the feel of a real game unfolding." [SGOYT]
2018-06-14
"Deep Space D-6 is a fun quick dice placement game that’s easy to setup and play." [SGOYT]
2018-06-09
"Defenders of the Last Stand is a thematic coop that’s a hit for me." [SGOYT]
2018-06-27
"Desolate is a good quick solo game with a nice press your luck mechanic." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Eldritch Horror: Cities in Ruin (2017) [BGG]
Posted as: Eldritch Horror: The Dreamlands (2017) [BGG]
2018-06-29
"The narrative potential is superb, and coupled with the simple mechanics, allows one to get fully immersed in plotting a course to the Northwest Passage." [SGOYT]
2018-06-25
"Creating a map is a fun activity with this tile-laying game, which can become even better when one gets into the theme and considers what it would have been like in the unmapped northern ice fields." [SGOYT]
2018-06-17
"An intriguing tile laying game comes together quite nicely with a unique theme and mechanics, all within a challenging atmosphere." [SGOYT]
2018-06-16
"A 30 min tile laying game with challenging planning in a nice theme and package." [SGOYT]
2018-06-23
"Grab a seat and be ready for an interesting story to develop with each session of Fallen Land!" [SGOYT]
2018-06-16
"Great game! Thinky but not stressful. Offers a mind boggling variety of strategies and things to try. Lovely mood, artwork and theme." [SGOYT]
2018-06-14
"Challenging patience game with special actions which is a little bit too long" [SGOYT]
Posted as: Flamme Rouge: Peloton (2017) [BGG]
2018-06-14
"Although reliant on a lot of luck, this is an excellent storytelling game that uses a Tarot deck in a unique way." [SGOYT]
2018-06-19
"Freedom is a difficult game and a difficult theme but it’s also really good." [SGOYT]
2018-06-07
"Friday is a challenging but fun solo card game. I just wish the artwork was more appealing to me." [SGOYT]
2018-06-13
"If Gloomhaven wasn’t such a big game with a decent amount of setup time I’d probably play it all the time." [SGOYT]
2018-06-19
"The challenge of playing twice in a row with half decks is making this very nice filler game even more fun." [SGOYT]
2018-06-30
"Lots of scenarios to try solo without having to worry about how balanced each side might be." [SGOYT]
2018-06-22
"Hostage Negotiator is a nice quick card and dice based solo game" [SGOYT]
2018-06-24
"Creating designs with the artistic dice offers up an interesting challenge, and the set includes a nice selection of soloable games and puzzles." [SGOYT]
2018-06-20
"Puzzling through interwoven designs is an intriguing exercise that constantly calls for just one more play." [SGOYT]
2018-06-19
"Although only a portion of the games can be played solo, Kells and its variations provide a very enjoyable experience." [SGOYT]
2018-06-19
"The various games and puzzles make this unique dice set work in many ways, with plenty of choices and strategies." [SGOYT]
2018-06-13
"Even though solo is "possible", it's just not as much fun playing against yourself." [SGOYT]
2018-06-26
"I still really enjoy this LCG. It has everything I could ask for in a soloable card based game." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising (2018) [BGG]
2018-06-01
"Mint Works is a quick and enjoyable solo game that doesn’t take up a lot of space." [SGOYT]
2018-06-10
"My favourite solo Tabletopia game for ease of use. Comments on other Tabletopia offerings." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest (2017) [BGG]
2018-06-12
"Gorgeous looking game with highly functional components. Solid gameplay although the number of actions is dependant on your die roll." [SGOYT]
2018-06-11
"Nemo’s War is a thematic solo game that’s entertaining and a sight to see." [SGOYT]
2018-06-10
"An excellent nautical adventure takes one on a journey filled with plenty of tough decisions and interesting stories." [SGOYT]
2018-06-03
"Another winner by Uwe, a nice, quick, simple(r) worker placement game." [SGOYT]
2018-06-01
"Loving the short setup and play time while still retaining the Uwe feel! Some days just aren't a CaverFeastofArle day!" [SGOYT]
2018-06-25
"[/b]Small box is great for travel purposes. I like the fantasy, Diablo-like theme as well. I'm not sure if I like straightforward dice placement mechanic. And it was a bit too long.[b]" [SGOYT]
2018-06-08
"A brutal loss when I had a big seven-dice whiff at a winning cure." [SGOYT]
2018-06-13
"The innovative combination of mechanics flow together smoothly. This is obviously a labor of love. The more I play, the more synergies I find in the game. Each part has its moment to be absolutely…" [SGOYT]
2018-06-05
"Run,Fight, or Die is a nice quick and simple zombie game that’s fun to solo." [SGOYT]
2018-06-21
"Scythe is a top quality game system with an engaging solo mode." [SGOYT]
2018-06-02
"Secrets of the Lost Tomb is a thematic dungeon crawler with an Indiana Jones feel that’s fun to play." [SGOYT]
2018-06-07
"The Shared Dream is a fun game to solo- just watch out for the clown!" [SGOYT]
Posted as: Spirit Island: Branch & Claw (2017) [BGG]
2018-06-20
"Good quick game. ShaunGamer's solo variants are highly recommended" [SGOYT]
2018-06-26
"A very pleasant, quick, fun game with a small footprint. Highly recommended" [SGOYT]
2018-06-24
"Although this may boil down to a game of collecting symbols, it truly shines with beautiful artwork and a theme that pulls the player in for an interesting challenge." [SGOYT]
2018-06-04
"The artwork is gorgeous, and gameplay works extremely well to create interesting challenges within the 10 minute play time." [SGOYT]