SGOYT November 2018 Entries
Geeklist Entries by Game
2018-11-23
"The 7th Continent is a unique exploration game experience." [SGOYT]
2018-11-14
"A fairly resounding loss resulted in an embarrassing Alhambra, although this solo variant makes this classic tile-laying game enjoyable and challenging." [SGOYT]
2018-11-14
"A quick exercise in set collection and paths made for some easy victories, and a custom solo variant may be in the cards for the near future." [SGOYT]
2018-11-10
"Will you get the best of Hitler or will he get the best of you?" [SGOYT]
2018-11-24
"This is a pretty fun solo deduction, hidden movement game. It might get too easy with repeated plays, or maybe I've been lucky. Either way, it's a beautiful game and the mechanisms that make this gam…" [SGOYT]
2018-11-26
"Simple mathematics come to life with actual bowling scoring to make for an interesting experience with this gem from nearly 50 years ago." [SGOYT]
2018-11-26
"Laying tiles to create a small countryside of cities and roads is often enjoyable, albeit very lightweight and simple." [SGOYT]
2018-11-18
"Carc Island is a solid, simple and enjoyable solo variant for the Carcassonne family. It is worth acquiring a copy of a game in the family just to play it solo ^^" [SGOYT]
2018-11-01
"Can you solve the puzzle strategies hidden in this game or survive the varied monsters?" [SGOYT]
Posted as: Clank!: Sunken Treasures (2017) [BGG]
Posted as: Clank!: The Mummy's Curse (2018) [BGG]
2018-11-30
"This amazing narrative experience never disappoints, and I can never recommend it enough: It simulates battle in a rural village so well, with plenty of realistic characters." [SGOYT]
2018-11-29
"This solo gem brings out the narrative elements of war and what it does to a peaceful countryside village: With Calico Critters to use in this reenactment, the story came to life even more than ever." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Corsair Leader: Aces Expansion Pack (2018) [BGG]
2018-11-26
"Darkest Night is a commitment in time and table space but for me it is worth it." [SGOYT]
2018-11-24
"Dawn of the Zeds let’s you customize your game complexity to your own preference." [SGOYT]
2018-11-04
"Despite not quite getting to victory I had another good time playing this dice game solo." [SGOYT]
2018-11-30
"This baseball sim game creates realistic baseball game stories that will have you wanting hotdogs and peanuts." [SGOYT]
2018-11-03
"Dungeon Degenerates is a really good game with solid mechanics." [SGOYT]
2018-11-17
"Elder Sign is a classic dice based game that is a great solo experience." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Elder Sign: Omens of Ice (2016) [BGG]
2018-11-21
"A personal goal of a complete map to the Northwest Passage fell short, yet the overall experience was fun and interesting as always." [SGOYT]
2018-11-16
"Fallen Land is a very thematic and fun solo game with lots of content." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Fallout: New California (2018) [BGG]
Posted as: Feudum: The Queen's Army (2018) [BGG]
2018-11-09
"Flash Point is a great game to play solo with lots of content to keep it interesting." [SGOYT]
2018-11-05
"This is a nice quick solo card game that’s a real challenge to win." [SGOYT]
2018-11-27
"I think I`ve reached the state where I don`t care about the inconsistent artwork at all. Mechanic-wise this game is a gem so who cares about some weird looking icons? The only bad thing is that now I…" [SGOYT]
2018-11-21
"This was my first win. Yaay! And I've played only with two factions... So much replayability and so great strategic depth. There is a high chance this game will get a plywood insert (only my most fav…" [SGOYT]
2018-11-19
"Well, I just scratched of the surface of the game but I believe I'm gonna dig deeper into it. This game is awesome, a very heavy space-themed euro with a great automa system. Love it despite the inco…" [SGOYT]
2018-11-29
"Gears of War ar is a great tactical dungeon crawler. Just don’t get caught in wide open space." [SGOYT]
2018-11-21
"Any game that dethroned LOTR:LCG to take the top spot on my personal Top 20 solo list is a game I think highly of and enjoy playing." [SGOYT]
2018-11-16
"This lovely gem about planting herbs creates a calming, relaxing atmosphere where scores don't seem to matter in a good way." [SGOYT]
2018-11-12
"Working out an optimal path around a conveyor belt made for some interesting decisions that featured another duo of comically random characters." [SGOYT]
2018-11-07
"The quirky assortment of heroes and villains makes each play unique, although the opening scenario seems like it might be too simple to truly represent the game." [SGOYT]
2018-11-04
"HEXplore It is a good solo game with lots of a variety." [SGOYT]
2018-11-13
"HN is a fun dice and card based game that is a great solo experience." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Hostage Negotiator: Abductor Pack 3 (2015) [BGG]
Posted as: Hostage Negotiator: Abductor Pack 6 (2017) [BGG]
Posted as: Legendary: Ant-Man (2018) [BGG]
Posted as: Legendary: Civil War (2016) [BGG]
Posted as: Legendary: Fantastic Four (2013) [BGG]
Posted as: Legendary: World War Hulk (2018) [BGG]
2018-11-13
"I really like this puzzle/tile laying game. It plays fast and you are always excited what tile you are going to draw next. And yes, I love the artwork :)" [SGOYT]
2018-11-24
"So many choices to customize your deck you can really get creative." [SGOYT]
2018-11-27
"Mint Works is a light, quick, and fun 20 minute worker placement game." [SGOYT]
2018-11-19
"Fun but somewhat random (and military focused) shadow opponent. There is an upgraded solo mode in the works." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest (2017) [BGG]
2018-11-13
"This is an amazing game and I'm afraid It's way too underrated. Although I'm not a veteran board gamer - I only discovered the beauty of this roughly a year ago - I strongly recommend the Nemo's War.…" [SGOYT]
2018-11-06
"This game is amazing. I don't know yet how good it is in co-op or in semi co-op mode but I believe it is the best solitaire experience I've ever played (better than Scythe and Anachrony). And it come…" [SGOYT]
Posted as: The Networks: Executives (2018) [BGG]
Posted as: Nusfjord: Plaice Deck (2018) [BGG]
2018-11-19
"One Deck Dungeon is a good card and dice game with clever mechanics and gameplay features that is a good solo experience." [SGOYT]
2018-11-11
"A solid base game can be even more challenging and unique with the inclusion of various expansions, such as the Glyphs." [SGOYT]
2018-11-08
"The simple base game is quite effective and enjoyable, weaving an adventure through a surreal labyrinth with interesting choices." [SGOYT]
2018-11-27
"Overlapping cards to build and harvest an orchard seems simple on the surface, yet this quick game offers up a wide array of depth and strategy." [SGOYT]
2018-11-13
"Building an orchard with just a handful of cards is quite fun, and tracking points with dice cuts down on bookkeeping to ensure this is a quick and interesting experience." [SGOYT]
2018-11-05
"This entry into the November 2018 Orchard Challenge went well enough, although the rotten fruit may not have been the best idea." [SGOYT]
2018-11-24
"Great version of Pandemic. It plays better than the base game for sure with a lot more variety out of the box" [SGOYT]
2018-11-12
"A tense race against spreading diseases came down to the final turn in this excellent addition to the Pandemic series." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Patchwork: Automa (2018) [BGG]
2018-11-27
"Solid solo variant for Patchwork, and a brilliant showcase of what is possible with automas" [SGOYT]
2018-11-10
"Intriguing 18-card microgame with high-concept time travel theme marred by simplistic match-three gameplay." [SGOYT]
2018-11-02
"A puzzle game with nice components and recessed cards, relaxing to solo but way too easy in its current form, devoid of tension or meaningful decisions." [SGOYT]
2018-11-30
"A great game with short game time (at least, shorter than my usually played games). Love the theme and it`s abstract implementation." [SGOYT]
2018-11-17
"An amazing play with the Techno Twins saw the final countermeasure beaten right at the end with plenty of interesting decisions to work through." [SGOYT]
2018-11-12
"I'm playing at a very basic level; I'm sure there are tricks I haven't worked out yet. Loving it." [SGOYT]
2018-11-18
"Can you handle wave after wave of zombies? Come play this and find out." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Scythe: The Rise of Fenris (2018) [BGG]
2018-11-12
"For the solo player having some optional modules adds some more variety to the base game." [SGOYT]
2018-11-17
"Secrets of the Lost Tomb feels like Indiana Jones: Dungeon Crawler- and it’s great!" [SGOYT]
2018-11-05
"A fast and fun solo filler with lots of time traveling theme and nice art." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Spirit Island: Branch & Claw (2017) [BGG]
2018-11-30
"Solid little wallet sized game. Perfect for the lunch break, or when you don't have the time for something longer. Highly recommended." [SGOYT]
2018-11-19
"Wallet sized easy to learn puzzle game, a lot of fun and highly recommended. With both a retail and PnP option their really isn't any excuse not to have this game ^^" [SGOYT]
2018-11-04
"This is a fun little game, with a ton of replayability. A worthwhile purchase for any solo gamer, either published version or the PnP version." [SGOYT]
2018-11-25
"Choosing paths and painting landscapes proved to be quite enjoyable, even if the final scores were mediocre at best during this session." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Terraforming Mars: Colonies (2018) [BGG]
Posted as: Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium (2017) [BGG]
Posted as: Terraforming Mars: Prelude (2018) [BGG]
2018-11-25
"This War of Mine redefines even what “winning” means but I still enjoy it." [SGOYT]
2018-11-14
"I highly recommend this game to any solo player, many can be put off a little by all the admin and logistics, but I actually enjoy that component, it's interesting part to manage." [SGOYT]
2018-11-07
"Tiny Epic Zombies brings the zombie theme to the Tiny Epic series." [SGOYT]