SGOYT May 2020 Entries
Geeklist Entries by Game
2020-05-24
"Played all the leaders, and I'm liking the official variant so far" [SGOYT]
2020-05-22
"Very easy to play "automa" by Bruno Cathala. The first play was a tough loss to the bot's science attack" [SGOYT]
Posted as: The 7th Continent: Comfort Creatures (2019) [BGG]
2020-05-24
"Aether Captains: Clockwork Cabal creates a race against time as a collection of parts must be found within a variable city layout." [SGOYT]
2020-05-20
"This theme is something I just can’t find very often and it’s a great storytelling game." [SGOYT]
2020-05-13
"While the contents feels more than the title suggests, this is a fast game with tons of replay and optional setups. You do get your money's worth. But it is a filler-length game with ridiculous varie…" [SGOYT]
2020-05-20
"Airfix Battles: The Introductory Wargame is a tactical level miniature wargame about combat in the Western Front during World War II." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Arcane Bakery Clash: Boss Bake Off (2018) [BGG]
2020-05-23
"A mixed feelings write up where I forgot to describe my game... whoops! In short: it was rags to riches lol" [SGOYT]
2020-05-10
"This could easily be a 5, but since it's my first there could easily be ones out there that are better but I've yet to see them. But the fact that to me it's been the gateway drug to solitaire games …" [SGOYT]
2020-05-08
"The theme shines through this game as you try to accomplish what you need to before Hitler becomes too powerful to stop." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Carcassonne: The River (2001) [BGG]
Posted as: Caverna: The Forgotten Folk (2018) [BGG]
2020-05-05
"After 12 straight losses, I can record a win against Through the Desert" [SGOYT]
Posted as: Circle The Wagons: Lone Cowboy (2017) [BGG]
2020-05-22
"The City of Kings is a puzzle. It’s also a great solo experience." [SGOYT]
2020-05-26
"Great wargame and amazing design. I'm not sure how much I will solo this one though. I need to give it a few more tries and get the rules better integrated into my head." [SGOYT]
Posted as: CV: Gossip (2014) [BGG]
2020-05-13
"A light, modular deckbuilder with surprisingly rich theme and strategy and an effective solo variant...just don't expect it to be anything more, no matter how much you buy for it!" [SGOYT]
2020-05-19
"Darkest Night is thematic and fun with an almost endless amount of replay value." [SGOYT]
2020-05-12
"Dawn of the Zeds challenges you to keep your group one step ahead of the Zeds coming after your town." [SGOYT]
Posted as: D-Day Dice: Operation Neptune (2012) [BGG]
2020-05-05
"It’s D-Day Dice- I’m a fan. This dice based game is addictive and tons of fun." [SGOYT]
2020-05-27
"Deep Space D-6 is a straightforward dice placement game that plays in a reasonable amount of time." [SGOYT]
2020-05-26
"Quick and fun dungeon delve game played with standard deck of cards." [SGOYT]
2020-05-13
"This is a thematic game that gives you an RPG-like game experience." [SGOYT]
2020-05-21
"Flash Point is a great coop with a theme that I enjoy. If you don’t stay on top of the danger things will go south fast." [SGOYT]
2020-05-27
"Alas! My new adventureres guild has fallen into disgrace and has to shut down." [SGOYT]
2020-05-24
"I really like the puzzle in this game. What should I build next. Which advisor should I hire next and what prestige buildings are in the offer. You have to plan ahead. I love to build so many roads a…" [SGOYT]
2020-05-28
"Freedom is a great coop that is difficult, mechanically sound, and handles a difficult theme well." [SGOYT]
2020-05-08
"Friday is one of the better solo card games that is challenging and fun to play." [SGOYT]
2020-05-18
"There’s a reason that this game shot up to the #1 overall ranking on BGG. Actually, there are several and as a bonus it plays well solo." [SGOYT]
Posted as: The Grizzled: At Your Orders! (2016) [BGG]
2020-05-25
"HEXplore It has lots of variety with several character options and it plays well solo." [SGOYT]
2020-05-07
"Until the real game of baseball returns I’ve had fun playing this game." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Imperial Settlers: Aztecs (2016) [BGG]
2020-05-17
"I really came to like this small, fast playing game. Thanks to the solo campaign. It truly is fantastic." [SGOYT]
2020-05-14
"The solo campaign elevated the game from a bit random and nice but utlimately a bit boring to an interesting and very good experience." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Legendary Encounters: Alien Covenant (2019) [BGG]
2020-05-17
"This is one of my favorite games that is very thematic with endless content." [SGOYT]
2020-05-25
"Maquis simulates the tension of managing a group of resistance fighters in the fight for freedom with an interesting puzzle that stirs up emotions." [SGOYT]
2020-05-31
"Green Goblin mutagen formula is nasty. A good challenge that I need to figure out." [SGOYT]
2020-05-09
"Captain America vs Wrecking Crew? Too easy, baby! I can do this all day!" [SGOYT]
2020-05-03
"Very impressed with Captain America on the first go around. Walloped Ultron real good! Can't wait to see how he squares up against different villains" [SGOYT]
2020-05-19
"Mechs vs. Minions weaves together a handful of missions to create an interesting campaign built around programming and puzzles." [SGOYT]
2020-05-18
"Mechs vs. Minions creates a challenging puzzle with every mission, but allows for all sorts of solutions to be programmed with the unique command cards." [SGOYT]
2020-05-17
"Mechs vs. Minions has plenty of ways to advance through a mission, although there are rare times when the challenge can be a little frustrating." [SGOYT]
2020-05-16
"Mechs vs. Minions introduces rules over the course of a 10-mission campaign to ease into the concepts and create a highly enjoyable experience." [SGOYT]
2020-05-14
"Mechs vs. Minions builds upon each mission's rules to create more and more challenging puzzles while still avoiding too much complexity." [SGOYT]
2020-05-11
"Mechs vs. Minions offers up unique puzzles and challenging situations, complete with a dash of humor to make plenty of fun memories." [SGOYT]
2020-05-08
"Mechs vs. Minions mixes an appropriate bit of humor in with interesting programming gameplay that ranges from simple to very complex puzzles." [SGOYT]
2020-05-30
"Mint Delivery is a quick pick up and deliver style game." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Mystic Vale: Nemesis (2020) [BGG]
2020-05-31
"Another failure as Nemo tries to make himself renowned across the ages" [SGOYT]
2020-05-30
"Great adventure game that tells a story but doesn't lock you in on how you get there. Lots of replayability and lots of tough choices." [SGOYT]
2020-05-30
"First try and a bitter defeat but an engaging & fun session nonetheless." [SGOYT]
2020-05-16
"Nemo’s War may take a few games before you appreciate the strategies but the more you play the less likely you’ll consider it random." [SGOYT]
2020-05-16
"Nemo's first outing as an explorer ended as an Inconsequential Victory but with a big asteroid as I'm sure to have missed hundreds of rules that would've otherwise sunk me." [SGOYT]
2020-05-31
"NEOM presents a unique city-building puzzle with plenty of unique tiles and the ability to try out all sorts of strategies." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Pandemic: On the Brink (2009) [BGG]
Posted as: Patchwork: Automa (2018) [BGG]
2020-05-15
"Control your own tank in this thematic and quick game." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Pocket Landship: The Second Front (2017) [BGG]
Posted as: Posthuman: The Wilds Mini-Expansion (2019) [BGG]
2020-05-07
"This has to be one of the best card games I’ve ever played. The solo play in the expansion is excellent." [SGOYT]
2020-05-30
"Try this game with the expansion to add even more choices to the game." [SGOYT]
Posted as: Roll Player: Fiends & Familiars (2020) [BGG]
Posted as: Roll Player: Monsters & Minions (2018) [BGG]
2020-05-23
"Scythe is a really good solo experience with a lot of replay value." [SGOYT]
2020-05-03
"Station is a very story/scenario driven game will plenty of challenges to face as you progress through the story." [SGOYT]
2020-05-15
"You never really know what lurkers in the tomb until you go exploring in it." [SGOYT]