March 2026: The Aggregator Turns 10 Years Old!
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Albia SGOYT Entries
Participation Chart Since First Active (click to show/hide)
User Entries by Month
2026-04-12
"Village Green is a calm and pleasant solo puzzle about balancing award and green cards, all in a reliably cozy realm that doesn't do too much, yet is still wonderfully fun." [SGOYT]
2026-04-11
"Habitats is a quick and fun puzzle of putting together an animal preserve with a Jeep in the market to create interesting choices over which tiles to pick up, and in what order." [SGOYT]
2026-04-08
"The Bonsai Diary follows a seedling through its life with a unique tracing mechanic and writing prompts that encourage slow, creative play." [SGOYT]
2026-04-05
"Dwellings of Eldervale offers a lot of variety in a beautiful fantasy world, and creates situations that sets up a solo player to feel clever with several excellent turns." [SGOYT]
2026-04-03
"Dwellings of Eldervale has a wonderful combination of elements that offers all sorts of puzzles and possibilities in a large game that doesn't feel bogged down by rules." [SGOYT]
2026-03-24
"Daydream is a calm sort of roll-and-write with 8 different ways to play to customize the puzzle experience and dial the challenge up or down with various mechanics." [SGOYT]
2026-03-22
"Ascendancy has a lot of choices and possibilities with some clever ideas, but tries to do everything in a tutorial scenario that is more frustrating than fun." [SGOYT]
2026-03-19
"Leaves and Spices is a delightful, cozy scavenger hunt through a cookbook to collect various ingredients as a simple but enjoyable game-adjacent activity." [SGOYT]
2026-03-18
"Fantastic Factories has a unique and clean art style around constructing buildings and hiring contractors to use neat dice-based worker placement to score the most." [SGOYT]
2026-03-17
"Tenby is delightful and adorable with its various cards that form streets, yet the icons can be small and the focus is on scoring opportunities, which can be tedious to count." [SGOYT]
2026-03-16
"Cloud Empress is a fantastic, mysterious setting filled with danger and strife, but also endless stories with an interesting solo mode and interesting characters." [SGOYT]
2026-03-15
"Pandemic: Fall of Rome is an excellent iteration on the system with interesting strategies around protecting Rome and finding ways to slow barbarian invasions." [SGOYT]
2026-03-10
"Red Rising offers a lot of different strategies with beautiful cards that can be used for abilities or saved for final scoring, all in a relatively quick play time." [SGOYT]
2026-03-09
"Stable Times offers an easy set of mechanics and beautiful illustrations of horses to arrange in a quiet and calm sort of solo experience." [SGOYT]
2026-03-06
"SGOYT March 2026 Cozy Stickerville Premium Resource Tokens Giveaway" [SGOYT]
2026-03-05
"Railroad Tiles features simple tile-laying mechanics with a set of solo missions and random objective tiles that offers lightweight fun and relaxing artwork." [SGOYT]
2026-02-25
"Cozy Stickerville is an interesting and quiet sort of activity with pleasant moments and stories, but it may not be as cozy as the title and artwork suggest." [SGOYT]
2026-02-22
"Cozy Stickerville offers a lightweight and fairly quick campaign to create a custom village, filled with stories and fun little moments to remember." [SGOYT]
2026-02-20
"Cozy Stickerville is all about creating a village, exploring storylines, and enjoying the experience from the smallest narratives to the overarching perspective." [SGOYT]
2026-02-19
"Daydream is a simple and delightful roll-and-write with 8 different ways to play, allowing the complexity to be chosen within a wonderfully cozy atmosphere." [SGOYT]
2026-02-18
"Roll Player Adventures keeps the stories moving with a lost chapter in a parallel tale that uses the base game components in a neat way to add some more lore." [SGOYT]
2026-02-15
"Roll Player Adventures presents an engaging storyline with reasons to reflect on important choices, but the finale erases a lot of the earlier elements that felt meaningful." [SGOYT]
2026-01-26
"Roll Player Adventures offers a sweeping story across multiple chapters, putting a character in the center where decisions have consequences and mysteries unfold." [SGOYT]
2026-01-25
"The One Hundred Torii is about following paths through a Japanese garden, and offers many ways to adjust the experience to find the desired level of challenge." [SGOYT]
2026-01-24
"The One Hundred Torii offers an excellent challenge against a solo opponent, particularly with the mix-and-match capabilities of the expansion shrines and new strategies." [SGOYT]
2026-01-20
"The One Hundred Torii is all about tracing paths and making clever decisions about hiring characters, placing tiles, and managing a memorable solo opponent." [SGOYT]
2026-01-19
"Guilds of London features interesting and colorful artwork with some neat mechanics, but the iconography can bog down the play experience quite a bit." [SGOYT]
2026-01-12
"Paupers' Ladder sets the stage for a great adventure and an unexpected hero, all in a fairly compact play space and play time filled with whimsical elements." [SGOYT]
2025-12-25
"Cartographers Heroes creates delightful maps, often with their own little stories that can be enjoyed in a quiet way through coloring or other forms of creativity." [SGOYT]
2025-12-24
"The HEXplore It: Klik's Madness Campaign has a wonderful storyline to get immersed in with choices and plenty to explore, all within a system that can be a lot of fun." [SGOYT]
2025-12-15
"The HEXplore It: Klik's Madness Campaign offers a structured story around the base game components with all sorts of choices and unexpected moments for the characters." [SGOYT]
2025-12-14
"Viscounts of the West Kingdom presents an interesting puzzle surrounded in a balancing act between virtue and corruption, yet focuses on just a handful of upgradeable actions." [SGOYT]
2025-12-13
"Paladins of the West Kingdom features a lot of interesting decisions about how to balance various attributes, but can be rather vast and overwhelming in its scope." [SGOYT]
2025-12-02
"Architects of the West Kingdom offers interesting actions and different strategies to discover in a system that doesn't feel too complex, but can be too easy to win at times." [SGOYT]
2025-11-27
"Architects of the West Kingdom is all about constructing, and the mechanics integrate well to create layers and interesting strategies that are worth exploring." [SGOYT]
2025-11-23
"Petrichor melds realism around clouds and weather with clever area majority and voting, although the solo mode may call for a little too much upkeep and rules referencing." [SGOYT]
2025-11-20
"Raising Robots is a fun experience about building delightful robots, finding synergies, and taking bigger and bigger turns with an interesting phase activation mechanic." [SGOYT]
2025-11-18
"Atlantis Rising has some clever mechanics around an island that slowly floods to take away actions, all while components must be constructed before time runs out." [SGOYT]
2025-11-16
"Aeon's End has an interesting market deck and no-shuffle mechanic within a puzzle that offer exciting moments as breach mages battle a formidable nemesis." [SGOYT]
2025-11-10
"Origin Story offers a uniquely illustrated world of superheroes where backstories and trick-taking take center stage, although the randomness may be a little too much." [SGOYT]
2025-11-09
"Sleeping Gods offers a mysterious and wonderful world to explore, full of interesting discoveries and important decisions about managing the crew and ship to survive." [SGOYT]
2025-11-05
"Fields of Green paints a beautiful picture with little slices of life and farming, yet the luck of the draw and pressure to collect the right cards can make it less than enjoyable." [SGOYT]
2025-11-04
"Gloom of Kilforth creates a sweeping tale of an unlikely hero, whose journey is filled with stories across a beautiful and fantastic world that slowly falls into darkness." [SGOYT]
2025-11-02
"Gloom of Kilforth has elements of luck and randomness, yet paints a picture of a full world and feels like a full campaign with all sorts of stories that last just a few hours." [SGOYT]
2025-11-01
"Bitoku is a beautiful experience with a carefully crafted world and interesting actions that connect for chained bonuses, yet the experience can feel a bit overwhelming." [SGOYT]
2025-10-23
"Samurai Spirit is all about guiding a group of samurai to protect a village by choosing how to use the enemy cards in play, often to transform into animal forms early on." [SGOYT]
2025-10-22
"Cascadia offers plenty of meaningful choices with a simple set of mechanics, while scenarios slowly increase in difficulty for some very satisfying challenges." [SGOYT]
2025-10-21
"Canopy is a beautiful experience about building the rainforest with interesting choices between short-term and long-term scoring, yet it can be very difficult to score well." [SGOYT]
2025-10-19
"Harrow County looks wonderful and is a great 2-player experience, but the solo mode is difficult to learn and the integrated cube tower can be rather frustrating." [SGOYT]
2025-10-17
"Obsession offers a fantastic experience of moving up in Derbyshire society, allowing for stories to emerge from the various events and guests that make each play stand out." [SGOYT]
2025-10-14
"The Whatnot Cabinet is a quick and fun experience about collecting and arranging various objects, aligning colors and types to maximize scoring with different bonuses." [SGOYT]
2025-10-13
"Four Horsemen centers around an apocalyptic scenario, yet offers an interesting puzzle with a sense of hope that offers up a satisfying experience of saving the world." [SGOYT]
2025-10-11
"Oltréé is a narrative-driven experience with tower defense elements where the challenge is to send a group of Rangers to surrounding villages to manage the greatest threats." [SGOYT]
2025-10-10
"Sorcerer is an interesting system with lots of deck construction potential and gameplay choices to battle a nemesis in lane battles with many difficulty modifiers." [SGOYT]
2025-10-02
"Dungeon Run: Pocket is a lot of fun with a simple set of rules and random monsters that make each dungeon map an interesting puzzle to work through." [SGOYT]
2025-09-29
"Smitten is a delightful and very simple game about arranging cards in a grid, but choosing when to play cards and how to use their abilities adds an interesting layer." [SGOYT]
2025-09-29
"Maple Valley is a relaxing experience about strolling through nature, collecting resources, making friends, and crafting favors in a simple and inviting setting." [SGOYT]
2025-09-27
"Creature Comforts is all about the coziness with its focus on adorable art and creating crafts before winter, and it shines with dice mechanics mixed with a little risk." [SGOYT]
2025-09-25
"Cascadia is all about simple rules within an interesting puzzle about placing habitats and animals, which is further improved with the included scenarios." [SGOYT]
2025-09-24
"Sky Towers is a lovely little puzzle about stacking cards to create towers while completing goals along the way in a familiar but fun sort of challenge." [SGOYT]
2025-09-22
"Meadow is a beautiful and refreshing walk through nature with fantastic artwork and simple mechanics that allow the joy of simple scenes to come to life." [SGOYT]
2025-09-20
"Skoventyr offers a glimpse into Danish folklore with an excellent puzzle about using actions and special abilities to defeat the minions in a beautiful forest." [SGOYT]
2025-09-19
"Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden is quirky in its own ways, and offers an excellent challenge with managing multiple layers of the garden plot and meddling neighbors." [SGOYT]
2025-09-17
"Piepmatz includes beautiful bird illustrations, but the constant addition and lack of a clear round sequence summary can make it feel a little tiring and demanding." [SGOYT]
2025-09-16
"Songbirds is a pleasant experience about making small sums with the birds in a forest, where a quick play time and simple rules create a cozy environment." [SGOYT]
2025-09-14
"Village Green offers a beautiful, relaxing environment with fantastic artwork and simple gameplay that may be a bit random, yet is quick and just challenging enough to enjoy." [SGOYT]
2025-09-12
"FlipToons has some neat concepts with fun artwork and the idea of focusing on a single hand of cards, but the variety is limited and the challenge can feel too easy." [SGOYT]
2025-09-10
"Fantasy Realms uses a familiar set of mechanics to create interesting choices about playing all sorts of cards that might offer bonuses or penalties when paired together." [SGOYT]
2025-09-08
"Tapestry has a wonderful challenge of building a civilization in many ways with all sorts of choices in how to advance in areas like the arts, science, and technology." [SGOYT]
2025-09-01
"Tapestry features all sorts of elements to build a civilization at a high-level with plenty of variety and interesting strategies to discover through play." [SGOYT]
2025-08-30
"Lockup: A Roll Player Tale has a challenging puzzle to work through each round, and the main expansion adds a lot to the experience with new actions and more personality." [SGOYT]
2025-08-28
"Lockup: A Roll Player Tale is a neat puzzle of working out how to outwit the automaton guards in Kulbak Prison as a unique crew looking to craft items and recruit goons." [SGOYT]
2025-08-24
"Paupers' Ladder is a fun sort of adventure through a world teeming with story possibilities, yet there are still clear goals to work towards and challenges to overcome." [SGOYT]
2025-08-21
"Paupers' Ladder offers a full world to explore in Brighthelm, complete with interesting events and elements to discover with a quirky character and avian companion." [SGOYT]
2025-08-20
"AEGIS has an amazing world story and lore behind it, but the solo mode requires a lot of work with counting, looking up keywords, and dealing with random dice rolls." [SGOYT]
2025-08-18
"Millennium Blades is all about building a small tournament deck to take on a solo opponent, and it features plenty of variety, humor, and strategies to explore." [SGOYT]
2025-08-16
"Vantage offers so many ways to explore a planet and experience all sorts of adventures in the face of surprising discoveries." [SGOYT]
2025-08-06
"FlipToons is a quick and fun little game about cartoon characters and the luck of the draw with the cards, and offers a few laughs over the excellent artwork and setting." [SGOYT]
2025-08-05
"Scythe is an excellent strategic game, and the campaign offers lots to enjoy with different modules and other content, although its storyline and rules may not work for everyone." [SGOYT]
2025-08-01
"Scythe presents an interesting challenge with area control and action selection, yet can also bring a steampunk world to life in very unexpected and entertaining ways." [SGOYT]
2025-07-30
"Scythe takes place in an interesting world of mechs and steampunk technology, where area control is only one piece of the puzzle with many different strategies to pursue." [SGOYT]
2025-07-28
"Vantage is a wonderful adventure, filled with stories to experience across a character's journey through a world filled with interesting discoveries and quiet moments." [SGOYT]
2025-07-25
"Vantage is not just about choosing how to explore across its vast number of locations and storybook paragraphs, but about experiencing the memorable parts of each adventure." [SGOYT]
2025-07-24
"Vantage is full of surprises in an open world where even the same location leads to different outcomes with the vast number of choices available to explore." [SGOYT]
2025-07-23
"Vantage is all about exploring through different actions, uncovering new discoveries down every path, and appreciating the wonder that comes from exploration of the unknown." [SGOYT]
2025-07-22
"Marvel Champions is an amazing system with tons of variety and versatility, where all sorts of heroes can take on villains with different strategies." [SGOYT]
2025-07-21
"Sky Towers is a bright and whimsical challenge of building towers that add up to 21, while carefully activating card effects and planning how to collect bonuses." [SGOYT]
2025-07-19
"Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam offers an excellent challenge with a square ring and some restrictions in a physics-based pushing puzzle with silly and adorable insect artwork." [SGOYT]
2025-07-18
"Kabuto Sumo is all about pushing pieces on a raised platform to knock off other elements, and can be a silly, fun sort of experience with an unofficial solo variant." [SGOYT]
2025-07-17
"Marvel Champions allows stories to develop during the course of play to ensure each turn feels engaging and interesting with lots of variety with the heroes and villains." [SGOYT]
2025-07-15
"Marvel Champions has an enormous amount of variety with the heroes and villains, yet the joy often comes from puzzling through ideas and winning at the last moment." [SGOYT]
2025-07-14
"Jewel Box is a beautiful game about arranging insects in a grid and making the best decisions within a simple but fun set of mechanics." [SGOYT]
2025-07-13
"BoxOff presents a fun challenge of untangling rectangles made by pairs of matching colors that takes a little time to set up, but is quite engaging and interesting." [SGOYT]
2025-07-12
"Horrified features familiar monsters in a setting where disaster management and pick-up-and-deliver are important, although it may feel a little too simple or repetitive." [SGOYT]
2025-07-10
"Citizens of the Spark offers lots of variety with different combinations of the included cards as a city takes shape through its inhabitants and their unique abilities." [SGOYT]
2025-07-09
"Roll Camera! The Filmmaking Board Game is a silly and quirky adventure of putting together a movie with clever dice placement mechanics and humorous problem mitigation." [SGOYT]
2025-07-08
"Knot Dice provides lots of fun with games and puzzles that feature all sorts of awesome designs and challenges, particularly with the various sets that add more ways to play." [SGOYT]
2025-07-07
"Bedlam Hall allows servants to go about their usual duties in a very haunted mansion filled with a terrible family, yet there is a lot of comedic story potential to roleplay." [SGOYT]
2025-07-05
"CoLab has a beautiful but oversized play space with lots of neat ideas, but the solo mode is far removed from the main game and can feel very punishing and random." [SGOYT]
2025-07-04
"Drums of War: Enclave offers a quick and interesting battle between humans and orcs, where deck management creates many decisions to keep each round very engaging." [SGOYT]
2025-06-24
"Café Baras is a fun and adorable experience about using multi-purpose cards to fill up a café and serve customers, all in a world populated with very happy and calm capybaras." [SGOYT]
2025-06-22
"Helionox offers amazing sci-fi artwork and interesting mechanics around building a deck plus event management, but the tiny text size can make it hard to read the cards." [SGOYT]
2025-06-21
"Dog Park features all kinds of adorable dogs and lightweight mechanics, while the expansion may add too much complexity for some players." [SGOYT]
2025-06-20
"Unfair is a wonderfully immersive experience with amazing artwork, yet the take-that mechanics and overhead needed to run the solo opponent may not be for everyone." [SGOYT]
2025-06-19
"Roll Player is an awesome puzzle with engaging decisions and plenty of variety to allow different strategies to be explored, especially with the excellent expansion content." [SGOYT]
2025-06-17
"Roll Player has plenty of variety and can be enjoyed even more with some of the older solo challenges dating back to 2017 with fun little stories and structured setups." [SGOYT]
2025-06-10
"Roll Player offers all sorts of excellent experiences, particularly with the main expansions that can change the core game a lot, but can offer interesting strategies to pursue." [SGOYT]
2025-06-09
"Roll Player is a wonderful character building experience with dice and cards, made even better with the first expansion and the different sorts of battles." [SGOYT]
2025-06-08
"Roll Player offers a fun and interesting way to place dice and buy cards to build a character by making thoughtful decisions and even crafting little stories." [SGOYT]
2025-06-06
"Emerald Skulls features push-your-luck dice rolls that can be interesting with dice placement, but the solo mode can overstay its welcome with very few meaningful choices." [SGOYT]
2025-06-04
"Goblin Vaults offers an interesting solo trick-taking experience with clever bidding mechanics and card placement optimization against a simple-to-run solo opponent." [SGOYT]
2025-06-03
"Let's Go! To Japan is a beautiful game about planning a trip, yet the constant need to track icons and count points during final scoring can make it feel tedious." [SGOYT]
2025-06-02
"Four Horsemen is filled with unique content in a cooperative threat management system with many heroes from different pantheons and the challenge of saving the world." [SGOYT]
2025-05-18
"Four Horsemen offers clever card choices and tons of variety for a very satisfying experience of enjoying the gameplay and hopeful idea of saving the world from disaster." [SGOYT]
2025-05-14
"Four Horsemen creates a battle to save the world between divine heroes and the worst sorts of demons in an interesting system with lots of variety and choices." [SGOYT]
2025-05-13
"Super Squad High looks colorful and exciting, yet blends strategic optimization with roleplaying in a way that doesn't always allow the teenage superhero theme to shine." [SGOYT]
2025-05-12
"Detective: City of Angels is a very enjoyable mystery system with lots of cases, although the Saints and Sinners expansion may not be right for everyone." [SGOYT]
2025-05-11
"Detective: City of Angels has plenty of cases to enjoy solo, and the second expansion introduces some of the most challenging cases to solve across L.A." [SGOYT]
2025-05-08
"Detective: City of Angels is an amazing mystery system to enjoy solo with suspects who might be lying, and the first expansion provides an excellent selection of new cases." [SGOYT]
2025-05-06
"Detective: City of Angels includes many mysteries to solve with a clever question and leverage mechanic where sleuthing out the truth becomes part of the game." [SGOYT]
2025-05-05
"Detective: City of Angels features interesting cases and a system that rewards getting to know suspects through careful questioning in the world of 1940s L.A." [SGOYT]
2025-05-04
"Marvel Dice Throne Missions is about rolling dice at its core, yet it offers some interesting challenges with various scenarios and villains for a very fun sort of experience." [SGOYT]
2025-04-29
"Marvel Dice Throne Missions offers a very flexible system with lots of variety and challenges to take on henchmen and supervillains across a multitude of scenarios." [SGOYT]
2025-04-06
"Voyages presents a wonderful challenge with different maps and objectives, where simple dice rolls offer meaningful choices on a journey across the ocean." [SGOYT]
2025-04-03
"Ironwood is an interesting wargame with a lot of fun choices to make with the cards and race to complete objectives first, featuring beautiful components." [SGOYT]
2025-04-02
"Amsterdam offers exciting choices with a resource rondel and lots of strategic paths, but the solo mode is based on random dice rolls without any challenge." [SGOYT]
2025-04-01
"Hamburg features excellent mechanics around dice rolls and cards to choose actions, but the solo mode is far too random and the iconography is confusing." [SGOYT]
2025-03-31
"Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze creates a solo or cooperative mode for a game system that works, but lacks villain variety and has frustrating gameplay moments." [SGOYT]
2025-03-29
"Meenakshi Temple features some neat mechanics with action selection and vertical building, but variety is limited and the component quality is somewhat underwhelming." [SGOYT]
2025-03-24
"Bestiary of Sigillum has some very interesting solvable solo puzzles, yet it may not have long-term staying power or the range of depth for lasting enjoyment." [SGOYT]
2025-03-20
"Bestiary of Sigillum features a plethora of solo puzzles to solve in 1 or 2 turns, which provides a very satisfying experience with lots of characters and abilities to try out." [SGOYT]
2025-03-19
"Night Market features a lovely idea with some interesting mechanics, but poor rulebooks with errors and ambiguities make it very difficult to enjoy playing." [SGOYT]
2025-03-18
"Unstoppable features an interesting system with lots of decisions about choosing cards, but the required sleeving element can be very tiresome during setup and cleanup." [SGOYT]
2025-03-16
"Square One is an interesting sort of abstract game with tiles to complete sequences, but it may not offer a long-term challenge after experiencing the best moments." [SGOYT]
2025-03-04
"Oath forms the basis for an amazing storytelling campaign across many eras, with plenty of surprises and callbacks to ancient history in a fascinating system." [SGOYT]
2025-03-02
"Oath creates stories from a very robust and strategic gameplay system that shows how history evolves over time in a world, both from leaders and the more subtle elements." [SGOYT]
2025-03-01
"Oath may have a few small challenges when playing multi-handed solo, yet a campaign offers a wonderful ongoing story filled with strategic moments." [SGOYT]
2025-02-27
"Oath changes with each play as the world deck evolves and history shapes the landscape of a world where chancellors and exiles vie for power." [SGOYT]
2025-02-24
"Oath is a storytelling framework that still provides strategic elements in the way turns play out during each era that adds to the overall campaign." [SGOYT]
2025-02-22
"Oath explores the history that stands out as rulers rise and fall in a storytelling experience that improves with more and more plays." [SGOYT]
2025-02-18
"Oath offers a platform to watch a world grow as history changes, both in major ways and in subtle ways that take eras to show up across an interesting campaign." [SGOYT]
2025-02-17
"Oath offers an abstract historical storytelling foundation where the world changes over generations and stories truly come to life in a wonderfully interesting way." [SGOYT]
2025-02-16
"The Pursuit of Happiness is a delightful game about living the best life with all sorts of options and strategic choices to make the most of the cards and actions." [SGOYT]
2025-01-03
"Iron Forest includes lots of different missions to lean into the various parts of the dexterity elements with plenty of fun across the multiple levels of the play area." [SGOYT]
2025-01-02
"Iron Forest is a fun and silly sort of flicking game that features a second tier and launcher for exciting mech battles with a solo mode that works quite well across the missions." [SGOYT]
2025-01-01
"The Crows of Coppershell Bay offers an adventure similar to a gamebook or RPG in a compact card game with charming artwork and plenty of discoveries in a seaside town." [SGOYT]
2024-12-31
"Wizard's Academy allows for clever solutions to managing threats and discovering spells in a magical school with amateur students tasked with surviving through scenarios." [SGOYT]
2024-12-30
"Cape May is a delightful building experience in a seaside town where the optimal strategy may not be hard to discover, yet is well worth the time and effort to play a few times." [SGOYT]
2024-12-28
"Codeword Cromwell offers a fantastic narrative of villagers protecting Birkham Stokes during an invasion, but the appeal may wear off after many plays with the same stories." [SGOYT]
2024-12-27
"Expedition: Northwest Passage is an interesting tile-laying experience of exploration and planning across the frozen Arctic with a small crew in a ship and sled." [SGOYT]
2024-12-22
"Obsession is a challenging and fun experience of managing a family in Victorian society with stories that emerge through gameplay and plenty of meaningful choices." [SGOYT]
2024-12-07
"Ark Nova offers a fun challenge to build a conservation-focused zoo with plenty of animals and a nice combination of complexity in a relatively short play time." [SGOYT]
2024-12-06
"Ark Nova is a wonderfully enjoyable challenge of building a zoo and taking part in conservation efforts, making it both difficult and satisfying to find excellent card combinations." [SGOYT]
2024-12-05
"Dawn of Ulos is an intriguing and unusual sort of game about watching factions, influencing battles, and using a stock market mechanic in a solo mode that works pretty well." [SGOYT]
2024-12-01
"Tranquility: The Ascent provides a neat climbing puzzle with cards and a clever system to manage building a mountain, complete with optional modules for more variety." [SGOYT]
2024-11-30
"Raccoon Tycoon is an interesting multiplayer game about the stock market and railroad shares, but the solo mode is unfortunately overly convoluted and random." [SGOYT]
2024-11-27
"Walnut Grove holds its own with straightforward rules, a clear play area, and interesting decisions about building a farm and utilizing limited actions within the town." [SGOYT]
2024-11-26
"Outdoor Survival may be a game from over 50 years ago, yet it has some interesting concepts related to simulation games and tabletop roleplaying to learn from." [SGOYT]
2024-11-24
"Fields of Green blends simple rules with interesting decisions in a farming setting that creates little stories and offers up a fun challenge with each play." [SGOYT]
2024-11-22
"Fields of Green offers an interwoven play area of different elements of a farm and creates a surprising amount of variety in the strategies and decisions." [SGOYT]
2024-11-19
"Fields of Green is a wonderful experience of building a tableau and simulating farming with hard work and fun stories to admire after a quick play time of just 4 rounds." [SGOYT]
2024-11-17
"The Meadow: Adventure Book offers unique scenarios that are more like solvable puzzles that require optimization and can take away from the calm charm of the base game." [SGOYT]
2024-11-16
"Meadow is a delightful game about slowly walking through nature, and the expansion scenarios offer new challenges that may be a bit of a hit or miss with their designs." [SGOYT]
2024-11-14
"Food Chain Island is a charming numeric puzzle with spatial elements about stacking animals, and alternative starting layouts add lots of variety with new strategies." [SGOYT]
2024-11-07
"River Mild is an interesting puzzle about expanding a river and enclosing islands for victory points, yet it can be rather abstract and difficult to parse all of the choices." [SGOYT]
2024-11-01
"Mists Over Carcassonne offers a familiar sort of experience with increasingly challenging levels that introduce lots of neat choices in a ghost-filled countryside." [SGOYT]
2024-10-18
"Everstone: Discovering Ignis has some clever concepts with different mechanics, but there are some rough edges that make it difficult to get invested in gameplay." [SGOYT]
2024-10-13
"King of Monster Island offers a light, chaotic battle with lots of unique card abilities and strategic choices, although it may be a little too easy or static in the long-run." [SGOYT]
2024-10-09
"Crystallo features beautiful, almost glowing artwork and giant acrylic gems in a fun sort of puzzle, but randomness and lack of visual clarity can be frustrating at times." [SGOYT]
2024-10-08
"Walking in Burano is a delightful little card game about creating a row of houses in a summery scene that seems to come alive in the most welcoming way." [SGOYT]
2024-10-06
"Spots is a very lightweight game about filling in patterns on dogs with dice, yet it offers just enough strategy to keep it interesting and filled with laughs." [SGOYT]
2024-10-01
"Be Like a Cat creates a solo journaling RPG adventure about following a cat through life, navigating world exploration and using skills for interesting encounters." [SGOYT]
2024-09-30
"Ryozen offers some interesting elements with upgradeable and unique units, but suffers from some unnecessary components that detract from gameplay." [SGOYT]
2024-09-29
"Meadow is a wonderful, peaceful journey on a nature walk, and although the expansion adds a lot of elements, it creates a new way to explore the river." [SGOYT]
2024-09-27
"New Bedford has lots of potential with unique solo opponents and an ever-growing town of actions, yet its confusing rules and orders can drag down the experience." [SGOYT]
2024-09-25
"Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast is a surprising RPG that breaks a lot of conventions and offers a delightful, welcoming experience of unlockable content and slice-of-life journeys." [SGOYT]
2024-09-24
"For Northwood! offers a wonderful campaign with surprising scenarios filled with fun elements like comedy tours with excellent solo trick-taking elements." [SGOYT]
2024-09-19
"The Vale of Eternity offers a great solo drafting mechanic and lots of interesting choices to put together a team of awesome creatures and fun abilities." [SGOYT]
2024-09-10
"Forage: A 9 Card Solitaire Game uses some familiar design concepts from the trilogy, yet offers up a slightly more complex puzzle complete with Edwood Mouse." [SGOYT]
2024-09-04
"Honey Buzz offers a lot of content with its autumn-themed expansion, yet setup takes ages and there isn't an easy way to tell how well a play is going until the end." [SGOYT]
2024-09-02
"Enchanted Plumes is a simple, charming sort of solo puzzle that presents interesting choices and looks beautiful with different colored feathers in plumes." [SGOYT]
2024-09-01
"Floriferous is a lovely and relaxing game of strolling through a floral garden while a crow offers up a challenge about which flowers to pick and pair." [SGOYT]
2024-08-30
"Tranquility is a beautiful game of ordering cards, taking risks, and enjoying a peaceful little puzzle that offers a fun and quick sort of challenge." [SGOYT]
2024-08-29
"Unsurmountable is a surprisingly challenging climb up a mountain with multiple difficulty levels and a lot of decisions to make with a small number of cards." [SGOYT]
2024-08-27
"Crypt offers some interesting push-your-luck mechanics with lovely treasure card artwork and a very quick play time, but limited overall variety." [SGOYT]
2024-08-26
"Enchanted Plumes is all about creating lovely plumes of feathers with clever mechanics that create excellent decision and many different strategies within a simple ruleset." [SGOYT]
2024-08-24
"For Northwood! is like a familiar friend with a charming theme, interesting trick-taking gameplay, and no stress amidst forest animal rulers ready to converse." [SGOYT]
2024-08-23
"Honey Buzz is simply delightful with lovely artwork and an interesting system of creating actions, although it can feel like there is a lengthy setup involved for what it offers." [SGOYT]
2024-08-13
"Tiwanaku is a fascinating deduction puzzle about terrain and crops with an awesome wheel, although a lengthy setup time and repetition can make it drag on a little bit." [SGOYT]
2024-08-10
"Elevenses for One is a delightful and quick game about ordering cards, yet the challenge of using abilities makes each play a fun little puzzle to work through." [SGOYT]
2024-08-09
"Samurai Spirit features a very clever puzzle of managing the defense of a village with a team of samurai who can transform into animals and utilize many abilities." [SGOYT]
2024-08-07
"Obsession offers a wonderful mix of mechanics that brings the rivalry of Derbyshire society to life in delightful ways with challenging decisions about the family's standing." [SGOYT]
2024-08-06
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game is a wonderful and consistent game of overlapping fruit trees that doesn't offer up surprises, but is a joy to work towards a high score." [SGOYT]
2024-08-04
"Habitats offers a simple ruleset with plenty of decisions as a preserve of animals takes shape by meeting terrain requirements and cleverly moving through a tile market." [SGOYT]
2024-08-03
"Call of Kilforth has so many wonderful stories to tell and introduces some neat new mechanics into the game system to add more choices without making it too easy." [SGOYT]
2024-08-02
"Call of Kilforth creates a wonderful world to explore and develop a narrative adventure around, but the different artwork styles can detract from the delightful immersion." [SGOYT]
2024-08-01
"Arborea features a beautiful, whimsical world with an excellent set of mechanics around balancing journeys down trails and deciding when to share resources." [SGOYT]
2024-07-31
"Cascadia is a wonderful blend of relaxing artwork and mechanics, where an ecosystem takes shape through meaningful tile and token choices featuring animals." [SGOYT]
2024-07-30
"Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North has a lot of charming clans to discover, but the solo mode feels a bit limited with standalone scenarios." [SGOYT]
2024-07-29
"Skoventyr is a deceptively nuanced game that brings Danish folklore to life with clever set collection and action selection mechanics with Vogter, the badger." [SGOYT]
2024-07-28
"Sanssouci is a relaxing, delightful puzzle about building a garden of tiles and having visitors take in the sights with a simple set of rules." [SGOYT]
2024-07-27
"Expedition: Northwest Passage presents fun challenges to create a map and plot a course home with the help of a crew split up between a ship and sled." [SGOYT]
2024-07-26
"Journey Adventure Quest offers fun with collecting and stacking equipment for bonuses and neat names, but can be very random without a strong setting to feel attached to." [SGOYT]
2024-07-24
"For Northwood! A Solo Trick-Taking Game offers a wonderful solo experience with adorable artwork and thoughtful choices within a kind, peaceful sort of theme." [SGOYT]
2024-07-19
"Metrorunner offers a neat puzzle within a cyberpunk world where balancing multiple tracks is the key to success with a handful of nuanced strategies." [SGOYT]
2024-07-15
"Metrorunner presents an interesting challenge set in a cyberpunk world where movement and balancing various measures of success are the keys to success." [SGOYT]
2024-07-12
"Imperial Settlers is a fantastic experience that can be played in a number of different ways to get the most out of building up a faction's empire with lots of unique cards." [SGOYT]
2024-07-09
"Imperial Settlers offers an interesting and fairly quick experience of building up a civilization, particularly with all of the available expansion content." [SGOYT]
2024-07-07
"For Northwood! A Solo Trick-Taking Game is a fun and non-confrontational experience about conversing with animals in the woods with some very clever mechanics." [SGOYT]
2024-07-06
"Fort is a charming experience about being a kid, making friends, and building a fort against a solo opponent that introduces challenges without much overhead." [SGOYT]
2024-07-04
"The Fool's Journey is a wonderful game to use a Tarot deck, and provides plenty of variants to customize the experience for a greater challenge." [SGOYT]
2024-07-03
"Pan Am has a beautiful set of components and fantastic artwork, yet the mechanics and strategies feel a bit limited to want to return to play again and again." [SGOYT]
2024-07-01
"Captain Flip is a fun little puzzle about choosing characters and taking chances, all with a delightful ship's crew and plenty of laughs over a handful of minutes." [SGOYT]
2024-06-28
"I, Toaster is a delightful RPG where appliances come to life and head off on adventures guided by their emotional cores and many other functions." [SGOYT]
2024-06-19
"Wildlands offers a lot of variety with its multi-purpose cards and challenging decisions, all in a very reasonable play time for a skirmish-style solo experience." [SGOYT]
2024-06-16
"Wingspan features so many delightful bird illustrations with clear mechanics and a lot of different strategies to pursue in a relaxing sort of environment." [SGOYT]
2024-06-15
"Wingspan uses a straightforward ruleset that provides a relaxing sort of challenge all about attracting birds, appreciating the art, and enjoying nature." [SGOYT]
2024-06-11
"Wonderland's War provides a whimsical and beautiful experience of tea parties and battles, yet it requires a lot of setup effort and may feel a little too random." [SGOYT]
2024-06-02
"Yedo has some very interesting decisions about bidding, planning movement, and collecting mission requirements, yet it can get bogged down in bad luck and randomness." [SGOYT]
2024-06-01
"Yokohama is filled with meaningful choices based on planning routes through a city, but the solo experience can be ambiguous and a bit too haphazard to provide a challenge." [SGOYT]
2024-05-31
"Yokohama Duel offers a simple design with a rather deep strategic space where building and managing the power of actions create a wonderful challenge." [SGOYT]
2024-05-22
"Yokohama Duel focuses on action selection and worker placement in a very organized and challenging sort of experience with an unofficial solo mode." [SGOYT]
2024-05-21
"Yucatan features poorly edited rulebooks, including a very random solo mode, and a theme that feels quite uncomfortable and difficult to enjoy." [SGOYT]
2024-05-20
"Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef is absolutely enormous, but creates an immersive world of completing challenges and becoming a champion among the islands." [SGOYT]
2024-05-18
"Let's Go! To Japan is a delightful experience about planning a vacation with absolutely wonderful artwork, yet the solo mode sprawls out and feels unnecessarily huge." [SGOYT]
2024-05-17
"Coney features some of the cutest rabbits, yet the solo mode is confusing with a lot of sub-actions and elements that don't create a thematic or memorable experience." [SGOYT]
2024-05-15
"Leviathan Wilds provides engaging climbing puzzles with a variety of challenges across a series of 17 different leviathans with unique abilities and rules." [SGOYT]
2024-05-04
"Leviathan Wilds is all about working through a climbing puzzle with different climbers and leviathans, where victories are often hard-won and very satisfying." [SGOYT]
2024-04-28
"Leviathan Wilds provides interesting puzzles set atop giants where planning, climbing, and even falling are part of the strategy about how to use multi-purpose cards." [SGOYT]
2024-04-27
"Leviathan Wilds is an awesome and thematic experience about climbing and healing giants, where decisions are meaningful and multi-purpose cards create intriguing choices." [SGOYT]
2024-04-26
"Mining Colony is an interesting puzzle of bidding with initiative cards to fill in a board with polyomino tiles and trying to construct all of the required structures." [SGOYT]
2024-04-25
"Stonespine Architects is filled with interesting decisions about how to build a dungeon filled with paths, monsters, and traps with lots of different scoring goals." [SGOYT]
2024-04-24
"Expedition: Northwest Passage features a fun mapping challenge with plenty of decisions with the different ways the ship and sled teams can progress before turning home." [SGOYT]
2024-04-23
"Village Green is a delightful and pleasant experience about choosing cards and awards, although the artwork is always lovely to admire regardless of the final score." [SGOYT]
2024-04-22
"Palm Laboratory features a fun and quirky setting with clever mechanics, all in a very portable, compact, and durable deck of cards that can be played almost anywhere." [SGOYT]
2024-04-21
"Space Lion: Divide and Conquer features very unique armies and upgradeable units in a quick sort of battling experience, but the solo mode may fall a little flat as a practice mode." [SGOYT]
2024-04-20
"Palm Island is an excellent choice for a portable card game, yet its generic theme and somewhat repetitive gameplay may not make it a fun long-term experience." [SGOYT]
2024-04-16
"The Pursuit of Happiness is all about finding joy in life experiences and memories, all within a thematic story filled with challenging decisions during each life phase." [SGOYT]
2024-04-11
"The Pursuit of Happiness follows the life of a character and presents plenty of interesting decisions to use time to find the most joy and happiness, all while creating a story." [SGOYT]
2024-04-10
"Gearworks offers a puzzle reminiscent of Sudoku with a fantastic theme and plenty of decisions to make each play rather interesting with nuanced strategies." [SGOYT]
2024-04-04
"Worldbreakers features an alternative history set in Asia where mythium and guilds provide different ways to gain power in a chapter-based solo campaign with clear rules." [SGOYT]
2024-03-30
"Imperium: Classics caters to all different play styles with unique nations that simulate history and offer up plenty of neat combinations to discover through play." [SGOYT]
2024-03-25
"Imperium: Classics is filled with historical storytelling and interesting mechanics with a plethora of unique nations and strategies to discover." [SGOYT]
2024-03-24
"Imperium: Classics offers historical storytelling through nation-specific and common cards to create a wonderful and intricate challenge filled with nuanced strategies." [SGOYT]
2024-03-18
"Septima presents a wondrous theme and beautiful artwork with lots of potential, yet it feels rather repetitive, lengthy, and mechanical with an enormous play space." [SGOYT]
2024-03-10
"Tussie Mussie features beautiful art and some intriguing decisions, but the solo mode can feel a bit repetitive, tedious, and confusing with a lot of reliance on luck." [SGOYT]
2024-02-27
"Maple Valley is all about making friends to explore the valley with a charming theme about crafting and bringing joy within a set of interconnected mechanics." [SGOYT]
2024-02-25
"Songbirds offers a surprisingly challenging puzzle in a 5x5 grid with adorable artwork, meaningful choices, and simple math to find the loudest birds in the forest." [SGOYT]
2024-02-24
"Way Too Many Cats! features adorable cat artwork and some neat decisions, but is rather abstract with lots of scoring rules to keep in mind with each card placement." [SGOYT]
2024-02-22
"Ex Libris: Revised Edition features funny book titles and excellent custom meeples, but tiny text and mediocre gameplay can be major issues." [SGOYT]
2024-02-19
"Raising Robots offers interesting decisions and a real challenge with figuring out how to make the best decisions, plus it features amazingly detailed robot artwork." [SGOYT]
2024-02-16
"Raising Robots captures the magic of discovering science and technology in an interesting phase selection and tableau building combination with adorable robots." [SGOYT]
2024-02-15
"Hens is a simple but challenging sort of puzzle about arranging chickens in a barnyard with placement restrictions and a compact play area." [SGOYT]
2024-02-14
"Riverbend is a surprisingly enjoyable RPG with all sorts of unexpected discoveries, and a campaign that can be as short or long as desired for plenty of storytelling opportunities." [SGOYT]
2024-02-05
"Mists Over Carcassonne offers an interesting twist on the original tile-laying mechanics with ghosts and mist banks that present some very fun challenges." [SGOYT]
2024-01-18
"Creature Comforts is a wonderfully adorable game about preparing for winter by crafting comforts, and features some neat worker placement and dice mechanics." [SGOYT]
2024-01-12
"Riverbend offers a very neat way to create a river basin with dice, and the points of interest create a lot of potential stories amidst a fishing adventure RPG." [SGOYT]
2024-01-08
"Earthborne Rangers creates a living world full of surprises to discover and characters to connect with across a wonderful campaign, although some mechanics are a little rough." [SGOYT]
2024-01-06
"Arbortect offers a nice challenge around shaping a flowering tree with a short play time and plenty of different goal combinations to try out." [SGOYT]
2024-01-03
"Fishing Lessons offers a lovely puzzle with a programming sequence, where the memory element can be easily ignored and expansions used to add more variety." [SGOYT]
2024-01-02
"Fishing Lessons is a clever little programming puzzle about heading out on the lake, yet its poignant theme about remembering lost loved ones is its surprising strength." [SGOYT]
2024-01-01
"Earthborne Rangers offers an enormous open world to explore and enjoy the little moments, although the rulebook and introduction are a little hard to get through." [SGOYT]
2023-12-31
"Exit: Advent Calendar - The Silent Storm offers 24 daily puzzles to solve with varied challenges and a help book that make December a very fun month." [SGOYT]
2023-12-30
"The Crusoe Crew features a choice of 4 characters to play as with unqiue abilities and hidden numbers spread out across adventures and puzzles to play through once or twice." [SGOYT]
2023-12-29
"Guild Academies of Valeria is all about managing an academy with faculty, student, classes, in a fantastic, heavier solo experience than other Valeria games." [SGOYT]
2023-12-27
"Valeria: Card Kingdoms is a wonderful mixture of variety and mechanics, with dice that activate citizens and a number of different solo modes to explore." [SGOYT]
2023-12-26
"Villages of Valeria simulates building a new village with adventurers who may move in, all while making it fun to discover what building cards are available with each play." [SGOYT]
2023-12-25
"Siege of Valeria is an interesting tower defense game with a neat puzzle of defeating monsters and siege engines, although the campaign is pretty short and relatively static." [SGOYT]
2023-12-24
"Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria features an awesome theme, dice mechanics, and decisions, yet the solo opponent is pre-programmed and offers practically no challenge." [SGOYT]
2023-12-23
"Margraves of Valeria uses a neat influence mechanic with multi-purpose cards, yet the solo mode doesn't provide a lot of tension as everything is possible in a single play." [SGOYT]
2023-12-22
"Anunnaki: Dawn of the Gods presents a very interesting and engaging action selection puzzle with neat mechanics, yet the Kickstarter edition box is astoundingly enormous." [SGOYT]
2023-12-22
"December 2023 SGOYT Advent Calendar Giveaway." [SGOYT]
2023-12-21
"Keystone: North America is absolutely beautiful with lots of assignments to work through, yet it can feel quite repetitive quickly without any major elements that stand out." [SGOYT]
2023-12-18
"Verdant offers a lot of fun and is a beautiful solo experience, but there are a lot of decision layers and visuals that blend in a little too much to parse the details." [SGOYT]
2023-12-15
"Cascadia is a beautiful game about creating habitats and populating the area with wildlife, all with interesting scoring goals and a very rewarding experience." [SGOYT]
2023-12-14
"Calico is a beautiful and cozy sort of game with interesting scenario-based puzzles, although it has a fair amount of luck and some very busy, patterned artwork." [SGOYT]
2023-12-13
"Lilly Van Helsing is a fairly lighthearted, funny sort of adventure about earning money from hunting monsters and completing a handful of interesting missions." [SGOYT]
2023-12-12
"Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty: Associates presents a trio of interesting cases set aboard or near a train with a great storyline and ability to take on the role of Moriarty." [SGOYT]
2023-12-11
"Sherlock Holmes: Baker Street Irregulars allows puzzles to be solved by using a character's strengths, although this might be best enjoyed with a group." [SGOYT]
2023-12-10
"Resist! offers an interesting look at the history of the Spanish Maquis with difficult decisions about completing missions with a dwindling supply of characters." [SGOYT]
2023-12-08
"Mercurial has some of the most beautiful artwork, yet suffers from a lack of theme and very repetitive gameplay that doesn't feel very interesting." [SGOYT]
2023-12-06
"Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective offers a lot of fun with excellent cases that unfold from clues and leads that can create some surprising twists and turns." [SGOYT]
2023-12-05
"The Royal Limited presents some interesting choices with multi-purpose cards in a puzzle all about arranging and boarding a train with passengers and VIP guests." [SGOYT]
2023-11-30
"For Northwood! is a delightful game about conversing with animal rulers by winning tricks and bringing in unique ally abilities to sway opinions." [SGOYT]
2023-11-29
"Paupers' Ladder is an immersive and charming adventure game with plenty of variety, cozy elements, and so much fun that never feels like work, thanks to fairly simple rules." [SGOYT]
2023-11-26
"Skoventyr offers an interesting theme set in Danish folklore where the puzzle is a challenging one with different allies to use and Vogter, the badger, as the main character." [SGOYT]
2023-11-23
"Dorfromantik: The Board Game is a lovely and relaxing tile-laying game with a campaign of unlockable content, although it may be a little too light for long-term play." [SGOYT]
2023-11-18
"Gourmet Popcorn Dice is very lightweight and reliant on luck, yet the experience is simply fun and entertaining with the simple rules and colorful dice." [SGOYT]
2023-11-17
"The Magnificent offers an excellent combination of familiar mechanics within a challenging optimization puzzle that may be devoid of a theme, but is still quite interesting." [SGOYT]
2023-11-05
"Mysthea is an interesting world of floating islands, card abilities, and area control, but the solo opponent requires a lot of effort to run in order to simulate realistic choices." [SGOYT]
2023-11-04
"Far Space Foundry introduces some neat concepts, but goes a little too heavy on pick-up-and-deliver with very random results in a generally static puzzle." [SGOYT]
2023-11-01
"Bad Company has some interesting concepts with activating characters with dice pairs and a car chase, yet bad luck and a lack of storyline can make it drag on a bit." [SGOYT]
2023-10-30
"Awkward Guests introduces an interesting solo deduction puzzle, but the required app leads to some frustrating moments in a very repetitive case." [SGOYT]
2023-10-29
"Earth is a gorgeous game about growing plants on an island with soil, sprouts, and growth, yet it can feel very luck-based with scoring for practically everything." [SGOYT]
2023-10-28
"Oranienburger Kanal offers lots of variety in the buildings to construct along the banks of a canal where bridges and resources must be carefully managed." [SGOYT]
2023-10-26
"Dog Park is a simply adorable game all about walking dogs and enjoying a calm atmosphere, although there are plenty of meaningful choices to make along the way." [SGOYT]
2023-10-24
"Super Slopes is a fun and challenging path-building puzzle with an interesting market mechanism and paths designed to connect and criss-cross." [SGOYT]
2023-10-21
"Arkham Horror: The Card Game is firmly in the horror genre, yet it offers an amazing storytelling experience over the course of a connected campaign for the investigators." [SGOYT]
2023-10-13
"Arkham Horror: The Card Game provides a wonderful horror story to play through with different investigators, scenarios, and campaigns." [SGOYT]
2023-10-06
"Arkham Horror: The Card Game is an awesome storytelling experience made even better by the comedy to be discovered in the Barkham Horror scenario with cats and dogs." [SGOYT]
2023-10-05
"Village Green is a simply gorgeous little puzzle about creating a 3x3 grid to earn various awards, although it suffers from a few major iconography issues." [SGOYT]
2023-10-04
"Jump Drive features an awesome solo campaign with different kinds of victories as developments and worlds take shape in a straightforward and quick experience." [SGOYT]
2023-10-03
"The Fool's Journey is an enjoyable and pleasant way to see all of the artwork in a Tarot deck by overcoming challenges and making some interesting choices." [SGOYT]
2023-10-02
"Paper Tales offers an excellent solo card drafting mechanic with lovely paper craft artwork, although the solo opponent can sometimes feel too challenging and random." [SGOYT]
2023-10-01
"Expedition: Northwest Passage is all about mapping and exploring an area with the constant threat of changing temperatures as the crew works to make it back home safely." [SGOYT]
2023-09-30
"Imperial Settlers is a complete solo experience with the base game, but expansions add new mechanics to the various factions and building strategies." [SGOYT]
2023-09-27
"NEOM is a very quick and fun tile-laying experience about building a city complete with neighborhoods and districts amongst its many scoring objectives." [SGOYT]
2023-09-26
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game is all about overlapping cards and harvesting fruit with dice as point counters, and it offers a very enjoyable, puzzle-like challenge." [SGOYT]
2023-09-24
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game is all about overlapping cards and harvesting fruit with dice as point counters, and it offers a very enjoyable, puzzle-like challenge." [SGOYT]
2023-09-23
"Fields of Green offers a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere in a farming world filled with all sorts of cards and abilities that create quite the challenge." [SGOYT]
2023-09-20
"The Bogey is all about organizing a deck of cards into columns, and features a fantastic combination of simple rules and interesting strategies to try out." [SGOYT]
2023-09-19
"Thurn and Taxis is all about completing postal routes by connecting cities and planning how to place lots of wooden houses, which makes for a wonderful solo puzzle." [SGOYT]
2023-09-18
"Expeditions presents a mysterious world to explore with no combat but plenty of different cards to discover with all sorts of combinations and decisions." [SGOYT]
2023-09-16
"Reiner Knizia's Decathlon is a surprisingly fun print-and-play that feature simple dice rolls and just enough decisions to make the experience rather exciting." [SGOYT]
2023-09-15
"Samurai Spirit presents a very interesting strategy of deciding how to use cards and activate abilities with samurai who can transform into awesome animals." [SGOYT]
2023-09-14
"51st State: Ultimate Edition has an interesting setting with cards that can be used in different ways, but it feels a little less streamlined and has a rather ambiguous rulebook." [SGOYT]
2023-09-10
"Point City features a lovely set of artwork, but the overall challenge is pretty minimal with a single strategy to earn the most victory points." [SGOYT]
2023-09-09
"Ancient Realm puts a unique spin on overlapping cards with blocks that can be activated as resources are collected and the wonders of the world are constructed." [SGOYT]
2023-09-07
"Disney Villainous offers some interesting puzzles to work through with the different villains, but may not offer long-term staying power with limited variability." [SGOYT]
2023-09-06
"Deep Future is amazingly customizable and creates the foundation for crafting a one-of-a-kind galaxy in a unique make-as-you-play model with worlds and technologies." [SGOYT]
2023-09-03
"Shadows of Kilforth features the awesome potential for storytelling with personal sagas and journeys across a beautiful, dangerous world steeped in gloom." [SGOYT]
2023-09-02
"Cactus Town features excellent components, but gameplay is very simple and the single solo scenario is easy enough to complete after a couple of plays with no variability." [SGOYT]
2023-09-01
"The LOOP uses an awesome time travel theme and a clever shared deck to battle Dr. Faux and his clones in a very fun and challenging cooperative adventure." [SGOYT]
2023-08-31
"Vindication sets the stage for an interesting adventure, but the solo mode only uses part of the content and feels like an exercise in maximizing victory points without a story." [SGOYT]
2023-08-24
"Ticket to Ride can offer a nice puzzle of connecting routes with trains, yet it features a lot of luck and doesn't necessarily hold up over time." [SGOYT]
2023-08-22
"Charterstone offers some very unique legacy campaign elements that may take a little time to ramp up, yet the overall experience is filled with fun surprises and gameplay." [SGOYT]
2023-08-21
"Spots is a delightful little game that's very luck dependent with limited strategies, yet it's simply fun to play as dice are used to fill in the spot patterns on dogs." [SGOYT]
2023-08-20
"Concordia offers a simple ruleset with deep strategies in an official solo mode that creates an interesting challenge with plenty of meaningful decisions to make." [SGOYT]
2023-08-17
"Fox Curio's Floating Bookshop uses minimal rules to lay the groundwork for a charming world that takes shape through solo journaling across the days and seasons." [SGOYT]
2023-08-16
"Arbortect features a pleasant nature theme about creating a tree to a combination of specifications with overlapping cards that offer a fun and quick challenge." [SGOYT]
2023-08-14
"PaleoVet features a nice mix of dice and abilities to cure dinosaurs with lovely artwork, yet the solo experience isn't all that challenging after a couple of plays." [SGOYT]
2023-08-13
"Trickerion: Collector's Edition is a beautiful and excellent game about being a magician, but the level of planning required in the solo mode may be a little too intense." [SGOYT]
2023-08-10
"Dice Realms uses dice in a different way where strategically upgrading or specializing with dice faces is quite interesting, but swapping out the dice faces is very tedious." [SGOYT]
2023-08-09
"Lifeform features an awesome sci-fi horror setting and theme, but it ultimately falls flat with confusing rules, poor iconography, and a ship map covered with too many tokens." [SGOYT]
2023-08-07
"Food Chain Island features whimsical animals who must eat, and the puzzle of stacking cards and using abilities offers a very interesting and fun challenge." [SGOYT]
2023-08-06
"Habitats combines a simple ruleset with more challenging gameplay, all within a lovely theme of creating a wildlife preserve filled with different animals." [SGOYT]
2023-08-05
"Meadow features beautiful, detailed artwork to provide a relaxing challenge set against the atmosphere of taking a walk in nature and appreciating the little things." [SGOYT]
2023-08-04
"Witches of the Revolution is an interesting game, but ultimately comes down to matching icons and getting lucky with the order of the event cards." [SGOYT]
2023-08-03
"Fox Curio's Floating Bookshop offers a relaxing setting to keep a solo journal about selling books on the River and meeting all sorts of customers along the way." [SGOYT]
2023-08-02
"Fox Curio's Floating Bookshop is an absolutely delightful solo journaling RPG about cozy stories on the River selling books and meeting animalfolk." [SGOYT]
2023-07-29
"Maiden's Quest is a fun game about making one's own escape from a captor, yet the poor quality cards can make shuffling a chore in this entirely card-driven game." [SGOYT]
2023-07-28
"Obsession is a wonderful game that ties its theme and mechanics together perfectly, while presenting a memorable challenge against a solo opponent, like the Poldarks." [SGOYT]
2023-07-25
"Mythos Tales blends the horror and mystery genres with lots of interesting cases and plenty of terrifying surprises, although typos can spoil the immersion at times." [SGOYT]
2023-07-23
"Unlock!: Escape Adventures features a wonderful experience with Squeek & Sausage, but the required app and frustrating hidden elements can make it very difficult to enjoy." [SGOYT]
2023-07-21
"The Siblings Trouble creates a fun framework for telling adventures that feature all sorts of interesting encounters, events, and treasures to discover." [SGOYT]
2023-07-18
"Godsforge has some nice ideas, but issues with the deck setup and too much randomness can mean the solo mode isn't as much fun as the multiplayer game." [SGOYT]
2023-07-15
"Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory is an amazing way to explore a modern nation with politics and economics where policies shift and classes must work together." [SGOYT]
2023-07-14
"Nightlight is about stuffed animals guarding against nightmares, yet it boils down to pure luck, little variety, and some unsettling artwork for the denizens." [SGOYT]
2023-07-13
"Arboretum features beautiful tree artwork and an interesting challenge to create paths, while creating separate majorities in order to earn the ability to score." [SGOYT]
2023-07-12
"Bee Lives: We Will Only Know Summer is a very realistic and beautiful bee simulation game that can be overly complex or even repetitive during parts of each solo play." [SGOYT]
2023-07-11
"La Famiglia is an interesting set of puzzles focused more on words and numbers over elaborate options, yet it can be quite enjoyable for the right audience." [SGOYT]
2023-07-08
"Unicornus Knights is a challenging experience with a story that builds over the course of play as Princess Cornelia races to take back the capital amidst dangerous enemy lands." [SGOYT]
2023-07-04
"Unicornus Knights creates a story from the fated connections between kingdom and empire as a battle-ready princess is guided along a route through dangerous lands." [SGOYT]
2023-07-03
"Dice Kingdoms of Valeria has some fun elements, yet there isn't a lot of variety in the strategy and random solo events can be extremely punishing without any mitigation." [SGOYT]
2023-07-02
"Dice Kingdoms of Valeria offers some fun with cascading reward pips and dice decisions, but it's a fairly light experience that takes a long time to play with limited variety." [SGOYT]
2023-07-01
"Journey Adventure Quest is a very customizable and quick sort of adventure about making interesting choices about stacking cards on equipment slots for monster battles." [SGOYT]
2023-06-30
"Journey Adventure Quest features a fairly quick adventure about battling monsters with a clever and fun way of stacking equipment for added bonuses and descriptors." [SGOYT]
2023-06-29
"Anno 1800 has a fun solo campaign up to a point, yet some issues with sheer luck, lower quality components, and added setup time can make it a little problematic." [SGOYT]
2023-06-27
"Anno 1800 is all about producing resources and advancing technologies with inhabitants, and the solo campaign is an excellent way to learn all of the mechanics." [SGOYT]
2023-06-22
"Paperback Adventures can be a fun experience to create words from letters to battle bosses on a narrative adventure, yet lengthy rules and limited variety can be an issue." [SGOYT]
2023-06-21
"The Pursuit of Happiness offers a wonderful and positive opportunity to tell the life story of a character in a strategic and challenging way." [SGOYT]
2023-06-17
"The Pursuit of Happiness is a fantastic card-driven storytelling experience with lots of decisions made even better with its expansions and different modules." [SGOYT]
2023-06-16
"The Pursuit of Happiness creates wonderful life stories that can incorporate many new elements with expansions, such as dreaming, planning, kids, and services." [SGOYT]
2023-06-15
"The Pursuit of Happiness is a fun worker placement game about living the life of a character, which can be enhanced with deeper connections through expansions." [SGOYT]
2023-06-14
"The Pursuit of Happiness is a delightful game about taking a character through a lifetime with a focus on the story and memorable experiences to sum up a happy life." [SGOYT]
2023-06-13
"Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest offers interesting combinations with pirates and the order of activation during each voyage, but it doesn't stand out as a solo experience." [SGOYT]
2023-06-12
"Roar and Write! is a pleasant enough solo experience, but unclear rules and a limited amount of variety in strategies makes it one that may not stick around forever." [SGOYT]
2023-06-11
"Villages of Valeria offers a fun and quick experience around constructing a village and recruiting adventurers, especially with the added expansion content." [SGOYT]
2023-06-09
"Regicide presents a fun puzzle to play through all of the face cards and overcome variable challenges by using each card suit in a different way." [SGOYT]
2023-06-06
"Mazescape: Ariadne offers 7 interesting maze puzzles within folded booklets, yet it can be hard to keep track of progress with the visual style." [SGOYT]
2023-06-05
"The Red Cathedral has even more to enjoy with the expansion that adds contractors, specialists, new guilds, and brand new solo strategies." [SGOYT]
2023-06-04
"The Red Cathedral offers a midweight experience with shared construction, dice movement, and resource management for a very interesting sort of puzzle." [SGOYT]
2023-06-03
"Enchanted Plumes is a beautiful and quick game about stacking colorful feathers in plumes by using a variety of feather colors before the peahen arrives." [SGOYT]
2023-06-02
"Walking in Burano is an absolutely delightful and relaxing game about building a colorful neighborhood with a variety of characters and scoring conditions." [SGOYT]
2023-06-01
"Long Shot: The Dice Game is a very fun experience that captures the excitement of horse racing, but has a few issues with a very random solo opponent." [SGOYT]
2023-05-31
"Arcana Rising offers interesting choices about buying and casting spells, yet doesn't have anything to make it stand out with its mechanics or theme." [SGOYT]
2023-05-23
"Lizard Wizard has wonderful artwork and an interesting economy, yet the solo mode can drag on with far too many unanswered questions." [SGOYT]
2023-05-22
"Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn offers seemingly endless card combinations and dice to use as resources in a very engaging and challenging solo mode." [SGOYT]
2023-05-21
"Widget Ridge provides lots of interesting cards to combine into inventions, but a confusing rulebook and lackluster solo mode detract from the experience." [SGOYT]
2023-05-16
"Suspects: The MacGuffin Affair is a fantastic introduction to this mystery system of looking through cards and finding the most logical path forward." [SGOYT]
2023-05-15
"NMBR 9 is a fun solo puzzle that can be as relaxing or challenging as desired with the way the numbered tiles fit together and stack to form new levels." [SGOYT]
2023-05-13
"Rune is a quick solo game about overlapping cards, yet the different options and clear artwork make it an interesting challenge." [SGOYT]
2023-05-09
"Harsh Shadows simulates a tense chase between an agent and spy with evidence to collect and locations to visit, all in a very quick playtime." [SGOYT]
2023-05-07
"Project Dreamscape features unique, pastel artwork to traverse a dream as actions provide opportunities to create bigger icon chains." [SGOYT]
2023-05-05
"Under Falling Skies is a wonderful solo game about battling alien ships and using dice placement to make meaningful decisions." [SGOYT]
2023-05-03
"Under Falling Skies provides a fantastic experience of fighting off an alien invasion with meaningful and challenging dice placement choices." [SGOYT]
2023-05-01
"Blitzkrieg! offers a top-level view of World War Two with plenty of strategy and a straightforward set of rules for quick gameplay." [SGOYT]
2023-04-30
"ROVE creates a fun spatial puzzle of moving modules around to complete patterns with a limited number of movement points." [SGOYT]
2023-04-29
"For Northwood! provides a wonderful solo experience with cute animals, solo trick-taking, and a peaceful theme with plenty of challenges." [SGOYT]
2023-04-28
"Cave-In offers a straightforward set of rules with a mixture of hidden information, deduction, and push-your-luck in a mining setting." [SGOYT]
2023-04-26
"Ashes Reborn: Ashes 1.5 Upgrade Kit Giveaway" [SGOYT]
2023-04-24
"City of the Great Machine is an interesting steampunk game with lots of moving parts and a theme that doesn't involve death." [SGOYT]
2023-04-08
"City of the Great Machine combines a unique theme with interesting mechanics for a very engaging and challenging solo experience." [SGOYT]
2023-03-28
"City of the Great Machine offers a very engaging and challenging solo mode as heroes work to dismantle artificial intelligence in the steampunk age." [SGOYT]
2023-03-25
"Tiwanaku is a surprisingly excellent abstract deduction game that utilizes a unique wheel and feels like a game, not an activity." [SGOYT]
2023-03-24
"Hens is a fun game about creating a grid of chickens with simple placement restrictions and a very quick play time." [SGOYT]
2023-03-23
"ONUS! Pack offers historical campaigns and epic battles to play through with custom armies made from cards, not miniatures." [SGOYT]
2023-03-18
"Carcassonne provides an excellent official solo variant, and the different expansions can help enhance the quick and simple experience." [SGOYT]
2023-03-17
"Rolling Heights creates an awesome city that literally rises from the work of rolling meeples, yet may feel a little too random with the solo mode." [SGOYT]
2023-03-12
"Rolling Heights uses interesting concepts like rolling meeples and building a vertical skyline as a city takes shape with plenty of fun gameplay." [SGOYT]
2023-03-11
"Carcassonne is a simple puzzle game about tile placement that still stands the test of time with its official solo mode." [SGOYT]
2023-03-10
"Paupers' Ladder is an enjoyable adventure experience that plays quickly with a fixed, compact play space and simple rules." [SGOYT]
2023-03-08
"Paupers' Ladder offers even more to do with solo with the first major expansion, and continues to tell fun stories during an adventure." [SGOYT]
2023-03-05
"Paupers' Ladder is full of surprises to discover across region decks filled with enemies, events, and so much more on a quest to learn virtues." [SGOYT]
2023-03-04
"Paupers' Ladder is a quick and relatively cheerful sort of narrative adventure game that offers a wonderful experience." [SGOYT]
2023-03-01
"Paupers' Ladder offers memorable exploration on a fairly quick adventure that offers unexpected pivotal moments for the character." [SGOYT]
2023-02-28
"Far Away provides memorable experiences as explorers work through a campaign across alien planets for the Federation Alliance." [SGOYT]
2023-02-25
"Far Away is a unique, narrative adventure where alien creatures can produce interesting ecosystems and explorers must find ways to survive." [SGOYT]
2023-02-18
"Far Away provides the opportunity to roleplay an ecosystem of creatures, which brings alien planets to life during dangerous missions." [SGOYT]
2023-02-11
"Far Away offers a unique narrative experience as explorers survive on a planet filled with a living, breathing ecosystem." [SGOYT]
2023-02-02
"Far Away brings an other-worldly ecosystem to life with unique creatures as explorers must survive to complete the mission objectives." [SGOYT]
2023-01-31
"Far Away is a completely unique game about bringing an ecosystem of creatures to life while explorers try to complete mission objectives." [SGOYT]
2023-01-28
"Arkham Noir: Infinite Gulfs of Darkness looks excellent, yet is marred by tiny iconography and text, plus luck-based symbol matching." [SGOYT]
2023-01-27
"Siege of Valeria is a fun solo tower defense game that has a lot of variety with the campaign expansion, which is needed for the full game." [SGOYT]
2023-01-25
"Siege of Valeria gets a massive improvement with the campaign expansion, which adds variability, stories, and a short, ongoing trio of battles." [SGOYT]
2023-01-22
"Siege of Valeria is a fun tower defense game, but the base game is easily solved and the campaign expansion feels necessary for the full game." [SGOYT]
2023-01-21
"Hogs of War: The Miniatures Game is a fun skirmish game about ground and aerial combat across a 5-mission solo campaign." [SGOYT]
2023-01-14
"Hogs of War: The Miniatures Game adds new elements with each mission, but some rules can be a little murky at times." [SGOYT]
2023-01-08
"Hogs of War: The Miniatures Game combines thematic fun with the hogs and a lot of strategic battle planning across an interesting solo campaign." [SGOYT]
2022-12-31
"SGOYT After-Advent Calendar Puzzle." [SGOYT]
2022-12-31
"Hogs of War: The Miniatures Game provides a fun war game about battling with various pig units across a series of campaign missions." [SGOYT]
2022-12-31
"My Christmas 2022 board games and Calico Critters new arrivals." [SGOYT]
2022-12-29
"Spots is all about dice placement, action selection, and push-your-luck with some of the silliest, cutest dogs around." [SGOYT]
2022-12-28
"Twilight Inscription features some complex, fun decisions inside a straightforward ruleset, which is unexpected in the roll-and-write genre." [SGOYT]
2022-12-24
"Exit: Advent Calendar - The Hunt for the Golden Book is an awesome holiday experience with fun daily puzzles to solve." [SGOYT]
2022-12-19
"Roar and Write! focuses on getting just the right dice rolls, which is heavily reliant on luck, but can have some very fun turns." [SGOYT]
2022-12-18
"Roar and Write! is a fun enough roll-and-write game that lacks a few elements, yet still provides enough meaningful choices." [SGOYT]
2022-12-17
"Exit: Advent Calendar - The Hunt for the Golden Book provides daily fun with unique puzzles, fun chapters, and very nice artwork." [SGOYT]
2022-12-15
"Verdant is an interesting puzzle about organizing and growing houseplants within a 3x5 grid with rooms and different lighting conditions." [SGOYT]
2022-12-10
"Verdant is all about organizing and growing houseplants with plenty of decisions that improve immensely beyond the first tutorial scenarios." [SGOYT]
2022-12-08
"Exit: Advent Calendar - The Hunt for the Golden Book is a delightful set of daily puzzles that provides lots of fun and surprises with each reveal." [SGOYT]
2022-11-25
"Oak has a lot of fun gameplay concepts that often work well, yet the confusing iconography requires constantly checking the rulebook." [SGOYT]
2022-11-24
"Dog Park is a very relaxing game about walking dogs, yet it can offer an optional, fun challenge to be the top dog in the neighborhood." [SGOYT]
2022-11-23
"Dog Park features adorable artwork, thoughtful decisions, and a wonderful theme about dog walking that is an absolute joy to play solo." [SGOYT]
2022-11-20
"Paperback Adventures offers a lot of fun with forming words to battle through a trilogy of books, but falls a little flat with its trays and limited variability." [SGOYT]
2022-11-18
"The Little Flower Shop Dice Game is lovely to look at and provides some nice light mechanics, but may not be memorable or enjoyable enough to stick around." [SGOYT]
2022-11-16
"Open Ocean has a charming theme and gorgeous artwork, yet the solo mode lacks decisions and doesn't provide a satisfying experience." [SGOYT]
2022-11-15
"Seikatsu is a beautiful, relaxing solo game about placing tokens and creating patterns, yet its abstract nature may not be for everyone." [SGOYT]
2022-11-14
"Path of Light and Shadow is an excellent combination of area control, construction, deck building, and morality, but the solo mode is a disappointment." [SGOYT]
2022-11-06
"Backyard Builders Treehouse is a very simplistic solo experience, yet the art and theme can bring back that childhood sense of wonder." [SGOYT]
2022-11-05
"Mezo provides an excellent solo area control challenge against a random assortment of powerful gods across the ages." [SGOYT]
2022-11-02
"Mezo is about rising up against vengeful gods in a Mayan-inspired setting where solo area control works with a very interesting and challenging solo mode." [SGOYT]
2022-10-31
"Roll Camera! The Filmmaking Board Game takes a unique theme and offers plenty of fun through the entire movie production process." [SGOYT]
2022-10-30
"Crypt provides a comical journey into the king's tomb to collect treasures with a unique push-your-luck dice mechanic." [SGOYT]
2022-10-29
"Dune: Imperium presents lots of options, especially with the expansion, although the best card combinations can be very challenging to put together." [SGOYT]
2022-10-28
"Paper Tales offers excellent solo card drafting, but also includes an interesting aging mechanic to make every character count." [SGOYT]
2022-10-26
"Expedition: Northwest Passage combines tile-laying mechanics with exploration for a fun and challenging journey through ice and water with a small crew." [SGOYT]
2022-10-24
"Wizard's Academy offers an exciting adventure as a group of amateur magic users must cast spells and protect the academy from interactive threats." [SGOYT]
2022-10-23
"Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden provides a fun and interesting experience about planting vegetables and managing the visits from neighbors." [SGOYT]
2022-10-22
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Games features simple rules that can be memorized, yet it offers a surprising amount of strategic depth for a lighter game." [SGOYT]
2022-10-20
"Mazescape: Ariadne adds an interesting folding and unfolding mechanic to solving different mazes, which is surprisingly interesting and challenging." [SGOYT]
2022-10-17
"So, You've Been Eaten features an interesting theme, but offers a confusing set of rulebooks that take away from the enjoyment of exploring a stomach." [SGOYT]
2022-10-16
"HEXplore It: The Domain of Mirza Noctis creates building tension as heroes start off with almost nothing, then face off against the final vampire." [SGOYT]
2022-10-11
"HEXplore It: The Domain of Mirza Noctis is a sprawling narrative game with a lot of rules, yet it presents exciting choices and memorable characters." [SGOYT]
2022-10-08
"Wild Space offers some great opportunities for card combinations, but a lack of theme and too much randomness make it fall a bit flat." [SGOYT]
2022-10-07
"Vengeance: Roll and Fight is a unique take on a roll-and-write with timed dice rolling that simulates an action-packed movie scene." [SGOYT]
2022-10-06
"Obsession provides a fun challenge of managing elements like building tiles, staff, and guests all in a set of mechanics that work together amazingly well." [SGOYT]
2022-10-02
"Obsession offers an experience that brings together mechanics and theme into a challenge that offers plenty of variety, decisions, and stories." [SGOYT]
2022-09-27
"Tenpenny Parks features beautiful, vintage artwork as a theme park takes shape from polyominoes and exciting attractions." [SGOYT]
2022-09-25
"Sanssouci combines cards, tiles, and meeples to create a very cozy, lightweight experience of building a garden and moving meeples along paths." [SGOYT]
2022-09-24
"Sanssouci is a delightful tile-laying game with a simple sequence and plenty of choices for a fun, lightweight experience." [SGOYT]
2022-09-23
"Dead Reckoning is more about area control and production than adventure, yet the upgradeable cards can offer some fun combinations." [SGOYT]
2022-09-20
"Dead Reckoning offers an open ocean to explore, influence, and battle over, but falls short in its theme and features a very long play time for what it offers." [SGOYT]
2022-09-18
"Aquamarine is a fun print at home game that uses dice to plot dives deep into the ocean to make all sorts of discoveries." [SGOYT]
2022-09-17
"Pandemic: Rising Tide creates a challenge of water management as it flows through the regions, preferably in a controlled manner on the path to victory." [SGOYT]
2022-09-15
"Pandemic: Rising Tide offers a piece of history and interesting challenges to control the flow of water and prevent floods in the Netherlands." [SGOYT]
2022-09-14
"Oltréé offers an exciting narrative set in the midst of ongoing issues and an overarching story, complete with plenty of strategic decisions." [SGOYT]
2022-09-07
"Oltréé centers around a core chronicle, yet gameplay is mostly about managing the everyday issues that plague a land in need of hope." [SGOYT]
2022-09-06
"Oltréé tasks a team of rangers with protecting regions from all sorts of issues, following up on rumors, and successfully completing a chapter-based story." [SGOYT]
2022-09-05
"Oltréé provides an exciting narrative-based challenge across different chronicles as rangers protect a realm against all sorts of problems, great and small." [SGOYT]
2022-09-04
"Keystone: North America showcases beautiful animal artwork and offers a fun 20-scenario campaign with unique puzzles." [SGOYT]
2022-08-31
"Keystone: North America has a lovely combination of artwork, theme, and mechanics for a truly wonderful nature-themed experience." [SGOYT]
2022-08-30
"Keystone: North America features gorgeous artwork of plants and animals as ecosystems come together through unique solo assignments." [SGOYT]
2022-08-26
"Marvel Champions: The Card Game features all sorts of fun around building a deck and understanding it, while some villains can be a little tiresome." [SGOYT]
2022-08-25
"Marvel Champions: The Card Game creates exciting matchups, but is also excellent for building a deck and playing to find out what it can do." [SGOYT]
2022-08-13
"Marvel Champions: The Card Game offers almost endless combinations of superheroes, aspects, and villains for a very thematic and fun experience." [SGOYT]
2022-08-11
"Legendary: Buffy the Vampire Slayer includes lots of fun moments with familiar characters, but can be a little too luck-dependent." [SGOYT]
2022-08-01
"Koi-Koi combines simple set collection with push-your-luck elements for a pretty fun challenge with a unique set of Hanafuda cards." [SGOYT]
2022-07-31
"Sherlock Holmes: The Shadow of Jack the Ripper offers a fun, but not overly challenging, mystery to solve with clues and a map." [SGOYT]
2022-07-30
"In Too Deep introduces a fascinating theme about technology and morality, but gameplay feels a little too random and unpredictable." [SGOYT]
2022-07-28
"Cartographers Heroes offers a very fun and variable flip-and-write experience with lots of random elements and interesting heroes to utilize." [SGOYT]
2022-07-18
"Grove: A 9 Card Solitaire Game brings back some familiar concepts, yet expands on the idea of overlapping cards and tracking victory points with dice." [SGOYT]
2022-07-16
"Fort brings back the fun of childhood with friends, pizza, and toys in an intriguing deck management system with simple resources." [SGOYT]
2022-07-14
"Empires of the Void II looks amazing and has the makings of a narrative space-based game, yet falls a bit short and ends up being quite mechanical." [SGOYT]
2022-07-04
"Dune: Imperium is vastly improved with the expansion, which adds new choices but maintains the base game balance." [SGOYT]
2022-07-03
"Dune: Imperium is a thoroughly fun and interesting game, yet the base game can feel a little lacking in the overall challenge." [SGOYT]
2022-07-02
"Dune: Imperium offers a very fun challenge with a combination of cards and worker placement that create interesting choices." [SGOYT]
2022-06-25
"Dune: Imperium uses multi-purpose cards and complex decisions to provide a very fun and satisfying solo experience." [SGOYT]
2022-06-22
"Canopy brings a rainforest to life with spectacular artwork and an interesting decision system to add trees, flora, fauna, and more." [SGOYT]
2022-06-20
"Blackbrim: 1876 offers a fun mystery that's interesting to play solo with the optional website for hints to help get started with the puzzles." [SGOYT]
2022-06-19
"Blackbrim: 1876 presents a lot of different puzzles that can work well solo with the website hints and solutions." [SGOYT]
2022-06-12
"Above and Below provides an early iteration of a narrative adventure, complete with village building and mechanics that work together nicely." [SGOYT]
2022-06-04
"An overview and awards listing for my first completed alphabetical unplayed solo games challenge." [SGOYT]
2022-05-24
"Piepmatz requires a lot of simple mathematics, yet it all works quite well with a lot of challenging turns centered around beautiful birds." [SGOYT]
2022-05-22
"Your Theme Park features charming places to visit with plenty of puzzles, but the management side can feel like a lot of bookkeeping." [SGOYT]
2022-05-21
"HEXplore It: The Forests of Adrimon excels at exploration and interesting roleplaying elements, but is best enjoyed with some customizations." [SGOYT]
2022-05-14
"Winterhaven Woods features high-quality components and beautiful artwork, yet the solo mode offers neither challenges nor choices." [SGOYT]
2022-05-13
"Viscounts of the West Kingdom combines a lot of interesting actions and gameplay elements that can feel a little overwhelming at times." [SGOYT]
2022-05-03
"Unfair delivers a strongly thematic game with plenty of variety, but customizing the experience to maximize the fun can take a little trial and error." [SGOYT]
2022-04-30
"Tyrants of the Underdark combines managing a deck of cards and area control within a system that's both fun and challenging." [SGOYT]
2022-04-28
"Sorcerer City is an interesting tile-laying puzzle with many sorts of challenges, although it can feel like a little too much at times." [SGOYT]
2022-04-19
"Rune is a surprisingly fun and lightweight solo puzzle about placing cards to create areas of similar rune patterns." [SGOYT]
2022-04-16
"Quill features a unique medium to play a solo RPG by writing a letter as a chosen character type among many types of scenarios." [SGOYT]
2022-04-15
"Petrichor presents a very relaxing theme among the clouds with some complex mechanics that require careful planning." [SGOYT]
2022-04-10
"Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile tells the evolving storyline of a world where power struggles play out and unexpected events unfold." [SGOYT]
2022-04-06
"Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile is a simply amazing storytelling game that follows an empire throughout the eras over many plays." [SGOYT]
2022-04-02
"The Ninth World features amazing artwork and an interesting setting, yet it can feel very mechanical with a generally defined path forward." [SGOYT]
2022-03-31
"March of the Ants offers an intriguing 4X experience within a colony that must survive and defeat the centipede broodmother." [SGOYT]
2022-03-30
"Meadow provides a relaxing walk through nature with simple game mechanics and some of the most beautiful watercolor artwork." [SGOYT]
2022-03-27
"Meadow is visually stunning and replicates a relaxing nature walk with all sorts of sights and wildlife to enjoy." [SGOYT]
2022-03-26
"Lords of Hellas presents a fantastic setting and world of Greek mythology and science fiction, but has a somewhat limited and confusing solo mode." [SGOYT]
2022-03-06
"Knot Dice provides a world of games and puzzles with beautiful, unique dice, but the newer expansion dice introduce very different patterns." [SGOYT]
2022-02-20
"Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North features a fun and quick experience about building a civilization, but the solo scenarios can feel repetitive." [SGOYT]
2022-02-12
"Innovation features cards representing inventions through the ages, and although rather unbalanced, it provides a fun experience around discoveries." [SGOYT]
2022-02-06
"Hold-Up provides an interesting open-world with lots of missions, but its violent theme might be a little too much coupled with its limited reusability." [SGOYT]
2022-02-05
"Gùgōng provides a surprisingly complex experience of not just action selection, but card exchanges and planning on a beautiful board." [SGOYT]
2022-01-28
"The Funkoverse Strategy Game offers plenty of iconic characters to mix and match, but the system is very luck-based and not always thematic." [SGOYT]
2022-01-26
"Eternal: Chronicles of the Throne features interesting unit-based mechanics and short-lived battles, but is not quite suited as a solo game." [SGOYT]
2022-01-23
"Dice Throne Adventures is a lightweight system that combines cards and dice into a fun and relatively quick campaign." [SGOYT]
2022-01-21
"Dice Throne Adventures offers a fun combination of cards and dice within a campaign that alternates between portal crawls and boss battles." [SGOYT]
2022-01-16
"Dice Throne Adventures is quite expensive with huge boxes, yet it provides an awesome sense of exploration, discovery, and battling." [SGOYT]
2022-01-15
"Valeria: Card Kingdoms provides a great solo experience with the Darksworn expansion and its dice-based resource production and monster battles." [SGOYT]
2022-01-14
"Valeria: Card Kingdoms expands into a much better solo experience with the campaign offered in the Darksworn expansion." [SGOYT]
2022-01-12
"Valeria: Card Kingdoms features dice activation as an interesting mechanic surrounding resource production and monster battles." [SGOYT]
2022-01-09
"By Stealth and Sea provides an intriguing look at a piece of history with simulated faults and harbor defenses, but is a bit light on the story." [SGOYT]
2022-01-07
"Agropolis offers a surprising amount of variety with just 18 cards and plenty of potential scoring goal combinations." [SGOYT]
2022-01-06
"7 Wonders offers an excellent multiplayer experience with a card draft and neighboring opponents, but it wasn't designed to be a solo game." [SGOYT]
2022-01-05
"Roll Player Adventures offers a fantastic story where character choices are meaningful plus a set of mechanics that can break the immersion." [SGOYT]
2022-01-03
"Roll Player Adventures weaves an interconnected story that's well-written, but the dice mechanics may break a bit of the amazing immersion." [SGOYT]
2022-01-01
"Majesty: For the Realm introduces a lot of lightweight concepts that might be a bit too simple within a theme that turns into collecting icons." [SGOYT]
2021-12-31
"Pocket Mars presents some choices with the cards as prep modules, yet the solo mode turns into a game of blocking the solo opponent from acting." [SGOYT]
2021-12-30
"Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria presents some excellent ideas around dice selection and unlocked powers, yet the solo mode is underwhelming." [SGOYT]
2021-12-29
"Uprising: Curse of the Last Emperor creates a challenging and cooperative 4X experience with a pair of enemy factions and many exciting moments." [SGOYT]
2021-12-25
"Uprising: Curse of the Last Emperor offers a cooperative 4X game in an intriguing setting with lots of meaningful choices and variety." [SGOYT]
2021-12-23
"Architects of the West Kingdom brings out some very interesting card combinations, but suffers a bit from a very random solo opponent." [SGOYT]
2021-12-21
"Architects of the West Kingdom features some interesting mechanics with capturing or stacking workers, but the theme can get a little muddled." [SGOYT]
2021-12-18
"Guilds of London provides a fun way to chain together multi-purpose action cards to control a highly variable set of guild tiles." [SGOYT]
2021-12-12
"Black Sonata brings hidden movement and deduction to a solo game with clever mechanics and a fun, but slightly repetitive, mystery to unravel." [SGOYT]
2021-12-11
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game has one of the simplest set of rules, yet offers up an interesting challenge with overlapping cards." [SGOYT]
2021-12-08
"Legends of Andor weaves an exciting story as characters complete tasks and challenges across a variety of scenarios." [SGOYT]
2021-12-06
"The Siblings Trouble offers a structured system to create exciting stories reminiscent of childhood with plenty of variety." [SGOYT]
2021-12-03
"Trickerion offers a wonderful setting of magicians and tricks within a complex system that's very fun to play, but difficult to master." [SGOYT]
2021-11-30
"Imperium: Legends uses clever card mechanics to build a civilization into an empire, but the errata must be checked before playing." [SGOYT]
2021-11-29
"Usurper: A Game of Dark Factions features great artwork and interesting concepts, yet the solo mode feels very underwhelming and luck-based." [SGOYT]
2021-11-28
"Nusfjord is an amazing game that presents an optimization challenge with alternating discs to block actions all without feeling overwhelming." [SGOYT]
2021-11-24
"Fields of Green depicts a relaxing farm as it grows through resource production over the span of just 4 years." [SGOYT]
2021-11-23
"Millennium Blades is a chaotic world of all sorts of cards, yet the experience is very fun as a small tournament deck takes shape." [SGOYT]
2021-11-21
"Fantastic Factories provides an enjoyable challenge of dice placement and engine building, while the expansions add even more fun to the solo mode." [SGOYT]
2021-11-07
"Imperial Settlers features an excellent set of mechanics and unique factions with plenty of strategies to explore." [SGOYT]
2021-10-29
"Obsession combines its theme and mechanics beautifully to create a fun challenge of managing a country estate and social circle." [SGOYT]
2021-10-23
"NEOM offers an exciting but relaxing way to build a city with plenty of variety and many different ways to score victory points." [SGOYT]
2021-10-22
"Hunted: Kobayashi Tower simulates the original Die Hard movie in many ways with lots of exciting moments, though it may not have staying power." [SGOYT]
2021-10-10
"Renegade presents interesting puzzles set in a digital landscape where the terminology may be tricky, yet finding the solutions is exceptionally rewarding." [SGOYT]
2021-10-08
"Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden combines humor and strategy with quick gameplay where decisions feel important." [SGOYT]
2021-10-05
"Village Green presents a charming challenge set in a tranquil gardening atmosphere as awards take shape in a simple 4x4 grid." [SGOYT]
2021-10-04
"At the Gates of Loyang offers a farming challenge that uses simple concepts of economics to be rather enjoyable." [SGOYT]
2021-10-03
"The Fool's Journey ties its concepts into a Tarot deck in a way that provides an interesting, if slightly repetitive, experience." [SGOYT]
2021-10-02
"Paper Tales offers an excellent solo mode where card drafting works well and aging adds important choices about the units to recruit." [SGOYT]
2021-10-01
"Expedition: Northwest Passage offers a challenging tile-based journey in the Arctic with limited time and many decisions." [SGOYT]
2021-09-30
"Grimslingers looks amazing and has an intriguing campaign set in a mysterious world, yet its mechanics are sadly far from enjoyable." [SGOYT]
2021-09-28
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game features a simple set of rules and a challenging strategy around harvesting fruit." [SGOYT]
2021-09-27
"Codeword Cromwell is a unique simulation wargame that puts ordinary villagers into heroic roles and tells gripping stories." [SGOYT]
2021-09-25
"Codeword Cromwell is an amazing narrative-driven simulation that puts ordinary villagers in heroic roles as they defend their homes." [SGOYT]
2021-09-24
"Codeword Cromwell offers an excellent simulation of a small village forced to defend itself and accept the unwanted arrival of war." [SGOYT]
2021-09-18
"Codeword Cromwell brings a small village to life as it defends itself from an unexpected invasion with some very unconventional weapons." [SGOYT]
2021-09-14
"Codeword Cromwell is a simply delightful story about the fictional defense of a British village where non-combatants fight back against the odds." [SGOYT]
2021-09-07
"Crystallo provides a beautiful table presence with an interesting puzzle that may feel a bit repetitive, but can still be interesting." [SGOYT]
2021-09-06
"Bunny Kingdom is a random sort of experience, yet it works well with an unofficial solo variant to allow for area control without conflict." [SGOYT]
2021-09-05
"Calico is an outstanding combination of a stress-free theme with quilts and cats, plus an interesting strategic challenge with many scenarios." [SGOYT]
2021-09-04
"Shadows of Kilforth: A Fantasy Quest Game offers practically endless possibilities for stories with all sorts of encounter and reward cards." [SGOYT]
2021-08-31
"Shadows of Kilforth: A Fantasy Quest Game continues in the Kilforth world with more story potential and intriguing new elements." [SGOYT]
2021-08-27
"Gloom of Kilforth: A Fantasy Quest Game creates amazing stories from a large amount of beautifully illustrated cards in a memorable world." [SGOYT]
2021-08-22
"Gloom of Kilforth: A Fantasy Quest Game may rely on luck in many ways, yet it's a beautiful and fascinating game for amazing narratives." [SGOYT]
2021-08-21
"Death Valley is a beautiful concept, but gameplay feels repetitive and disconnected from the theme in a way that makes it difficult to enjoy." [SGOYT]
2021-08-18
"Tapestry always provides a fun challenge involving optimizing what's available and advancing a civilization in a multitude of ways." [SGOYT]
2021-08-16
"Tapestry provides a fun play experience that may be a little dry, yet removes a lot of micromanagement to make way for an enjoyable challenge." [SGOYT]
2021-08-13
"Tapestry may be a little dry and random, yet it presents a fun puzzle with many moving pieces for a great solo challenge." [SGOYT]
2021-08-12
"Tapestry features many different paths to victory along 4 different advancement tracks and all sorts of combinations to explore." [SGOYT]
2021-08-10
"Tapestry offers a sprawling civilization-style game with plenty of variety and paths forward, but the level 1 solo opponent may be too easy for most." [SGOYT]
2021-08-09
"Pocket Landship uses a dice-based action system and a simple set of rules for a fast-paced and interesting experience that takes very little time." [SGOYT]
2021-08-08
"Roll Camera! The Filmmaking Board Game provides a very unique theme with intuitive mechanics for a lighter sort of puzzle." [SGOYT]
2021-08-07
"Roll Camera! The Filmmaking Board Game combines a unique theme with mechanics in a way that creates a funny and light sort of experience." [SGOYT]
2021-08-06
"Pocket Landship offers plenty of decisions with the dice-based action system that's easy to learn with plenty of variety and multiple scenarios." [SGOYT]
2021-08-05
"Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game is an intricate sort of 2-player game that doesn't offer a great experience with the solo expansion." [SGOYT]
2021-08-03
"Wildlands plays out in a fun and challenging race across a map to collect crystals with an official solo expansion that introduces scenarios." [SGOYT]
2021-08-02
"Cascadia presents a relaxing nature-themed challenge as environments and animals must be placed in optimal patterns." [SGOYT]
2021-07-30
"Harsh Shadows creates an exciting spy adventure with deduction in a seamless way that provides the tension needed to be interesting." [SGOYT]
2021-07-26
"A bit of board game fun to celebrate my birthday!" [SGOYT]
2021-07-03
"Red Rising features completely unique cards and the strategy constantly changes to make the best combination before the game ends." [SGOYT]
2021-06-30
"HEXplore It: The Valley of the Dead King creates a sweeping tale of adventure with plenty of stories and challenges before the finale." [SGOYT]
2021-06-28
"New York Zoo provides a relaxing and charming sort of polyomino puzzle with animals and a little more than might be expected." [SGOYT]
2021-06-27
"Bargain Quest has some interesting elements, but ultimately falls flat as a solo experience with long play times and repetitive gameplay." [SGOYT]
2021-06-26
"Obsession provides an entertaining challenge as a country manor and social circle must be carefully managed over 4 seasons." [SGOYT]
2021-06-25
"Sprawlopolis provides a clever sort of puzzle with almost endless combinations of scoring goals that can be fun for the right player." [SGOYT]
2021-06-23
"Veilwraith: A Veil Odyssey Game offers a simple set of rules, unique black and white artwork, and a challenging campaign system." [SGOYT]
2021-06-20
"Veilwraith: A Veil Odyssey Game presents a simple set of actions, yet provides a nice array of challenges with different sets of threats across vignettes." [SGOYT]
2021-06-16
"Village Green depicts a tranquil countryside scene as various watercolor artwork must be added to a grid to earn specific awards." [SGOYT]
2021-06-08
"Maiden's Quest takes some time to learn with a confusing rulebook, yet it offers a humorous and strategic game played with a highly variable deck." [SGOYT]
2021-06-04
"Maiden's Quest has a fresh theme and large variety of cards, yet the reliance on luck and lack of decisions can feel overpowering." [SGOYT]
2021-05-23
"Roll Player features a surprising level of depth with its decisions that begin before play even begins, leading to very interesting characters." [SGOYT]
2021-05-09
"Calico presents an adorable theme about quilts and cats with a fairly straightforward but challenging set of tile-laying mechanics." [SGOYT]
2021-05-08
"Fantastic Factories includes very easy rules, yet opens up many decisions as dice are used and buildings are constructed." [SGOYT]
2021-05-02
"Seastead takes place in an interesting setting, yet the solo mode is very mechanical and has a definite single path to victory." [SGOYT]
2021-05-01
"Multiuniversum features a unique setting where portals to alternate realities must be closed with the clever use of multi-function cards." [SGOYT]
2021-04-29
"Obsession uses a charming theme to bring the world to life as families fight to win an intriguing game of prestige and reputation." [SGOYT]
2021-04-21
"Obsession has a thematic foundation that provides such stirring stories amidst a backdrop of high society and solid gameplay." [SGOYT]
2021-04-13
"Songbirds presents an adorable kind of puzzle as different types of birds fight for berry tokens with the volume of their songs." [SGOYT]
2021-04-07
"March of the Ants builds up exciting tension as a small colony fights for survival in the meadow against the broodmother." [SGOYT]
2021-04-05
"March of the Ants provides an interesting challenge as the race to find the broodmother in time to win intensifies over just 4 rounds." [SGOYT]
2021-03-22
"Floriferous is simply a joy to set up and play with lovely watercolor artwork and a relaxing theme that features a rather comical solo opponent." [SGOYT]
2021-03-21
"March of the Ants is quite challenging with the first expansion and features all sorts of important decisions over just 4 rounds." [SGOYT]
2021-03-20
"March of the Ants has a much fuller solo experience with the first expansion as things like aphids, nymphs, and predators add strategic layers." [SGOYT]
2021-03-17
"March of the Ants presents a difficult survival challenge for an ant colony against a horde of centipedes." [SGOYT]
2021-03-09
"Expedition: Northwest Passage presents a tense struggle to create a map and ensure the crew makes it back home after exploring." [SGOYT]
2021-03-07
"Maquis presents interesting decisions and challenges with various missions, although ti takes careful planning to do well." [SGOYT]
2021-02-27
"Obsession presents the dual challenge of improving a country estate and managing a family's social circule within an endearing sort of theme." [SGOYT]
2021-02-20
"Floriferous includes beautiful artwork in a setting that's very relaxing but far from easy to master." [SGOYT]
2021-02-18
"The Whatnot Cabinet plays quickly but with plenty of decisions with different ways to score victory points with a collection of objects." [SGOYT]
2021-02-14
"Floriferous uses beautiful artwork during a short but challenging stroll through the garden as a pesky guest provides unexpected hurdles." [SGOYT]
2021-02-13
"The Whatnot Cabinet presents beautiful artwork with a variety of tiles that must be collected and displayed carefully with lighter, strategic decisions." [SGOYT]
2021-02-06
"At the Gates of Loyang rewards multiple plays with consistent scores in an optimization puzzle about harvesting and selling vegetables." [SGOYT]
2021-02-03
"At the Gates of Loyang provides a classic sort of game that doesn't do too much, yet offers a very consistent kind of economic challenge." [SGOYT]
2021-02-01
"At the Gates of Loyang creates a fun and challenging environment to grow vegetables and fulfill customer orders." [SGOYT]
2021-01-31
"Fields of Green is a relaxing farming game about creating an engine and finding the optimal paths to victory points." [SGOYT]
2021-01-30
"Fields of Green allows a small farm to take shape from almost nothing with plenty of unique cards within a very relaxing atmosphere." [SGOYT]
2021-01-29
"Fields of Green is a wonderful farming game with an interesting solo card draft, although some of the attractions may not work as will in solo." [SGOYT]
2021-01-25
"Fields of Green uses a wide variety of location cards to create a unique farm over the course of just 4 rounds with an excellent solo card draft." [SGOYT]
2021-01-23
"Fields of Green presents a farming challenge set in a very relaxing environment where card variety provides unique plays." [SGOYT]
2021-01-22
"Pavlov's House provides a 3-tiered system to manage a defensive position, yet plays very smoothly with no unnecessary complexity." [SGOYT]
2021-01-18
"Castle Itter brings an historic battle to life in a sort of tower defense experience with easy-to-understand mechanics." [SGOYT]
2021-01-17
"Obsession can seem rather random and unfair at times, yet the challenge is irresistable and the elements all work together nearly perfectly." [SGOYT]
2021-01-10
"Obsession provides a wonderfully entertaining experience in the Victorian countryside and managing a family's social circle and estate." [SGOYT]
2021-01-09
"Obsession combines a Victorian setting with challenging and enjoyable mechanics to create a memorable and fun experience." [SGOYT]
2021-01-05
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game provides a very simple set of rules and more intricate strategies within a nature-based theme." [SGOYT]
2021-01-03
"Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower includes an interesting campaign with fun scenarios that offer a challenge to the custom heroes." [SGOYT]
2021-01-02
"Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower uses an interesting class leveling system to create unique heroes within a fun campaign system." [SGOYT]
2021-01-01
"Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower offers diverse scenarios that act as puzzles to solve with highly customizable heroes." [SGOYT]
2020-12-31
"Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower allows each hero to advance in unique ways during an interesting campaign of strategic skirmishes." [SGOYT]
2020-12-30
"Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower provides very challenging scenarios, but doesn't punish the heroes for failures early on." [SGOYT]
2020-12-28
"Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower is a fun and lighter sort of campaign-style, battle-based game with intriguing leveling up elements." [SGOYT]
2020-12-26
"Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower provides a very deep and interesting character class system, along with an intriguing campaign with simple rules." [SGOYT]
2020-12-24
"Warp's Edge provides interesting puzzles to work through, although the overall novelty and variety may not stand the test of time." [SGOYT]
2020-12-23
"Warp's Edge uses a token bag to present different actions every round as a lone ship races to destroy an ominous mothership." [SGOYT]
2020-12-22
"Warp's Edge merges an interesting theme with plenty of variety, important decisions, and enjoyable mechanics for an excellent experience." [SGOYT]
2020-12-04
"Honey Buzz presents a cute setting but includes interesting elements of supply chain management and a market economy with a lot of variety." [SGOYT]
2020-11-29
"Tussie Mussie combines flower arranging with logic and deduction in the solo mode, but just misses the mark in a few key ways." [SGOYT]
2020-11-27
"Food Chain Island presents an interesting puzzle that combines the theme and mechanics in logical and challenging ways." [SGOYT]
2020-11-20
"Lift Off! Get Me Off This Planet! features an interesting challenge to save aliens by launching them into space with whimsical and unique devices." [SGOYT]
2020-10-22
"Barkham Horror combines humor and horror in an interesting way as dogs investigate and fight back against menacing cats." [SGOYT]
2020-10-21
"Barkham Horror takes the mechanics of Arkham Horror: The Card Game into a unique and comical setting with dogs against cats." [SGOYT]
2020-10-19
"Witches of the Revolution melds history and fantasy in a unique setting with interesting mechanics that often feel disconnected from the theme." [SGOYT]
2020-10-17
"Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden presents a comical theme inside a very difficult and enjoyable kind of gardening challenge." [SGOYT]
2020-10-13
"AuZtralia presents Lovecraft horror in an interesting setting with railroads and resource gathering in Australia." [SGOYT]
2020-10-11
"Journey: Wrath of Demons offers some unique concepts with its campaign and karma system, yet it ultimately suffers from generic luck-dependence." [SGOYT]
2020-10-10
"Marrying Mr. Darcy creates hilarious situations with the random events, but relies almost entirely on lucky draws or rolls." [SGOYT]
2020-10-09
"Crypt presents an interesting puzzle where the odds of dice rolls help create bidding situations to collect unique treasures." [SGOYT]
2020-10-06
"Disney Villainous may be enjoyed as a solo experience as an optimization puzzle with plenty of variety between the different characters." [SGOYT]
2020-10-04
"Machina Arcana may look like a standard dungeon crawler, yet it contains plenty of variety, scrolling map tiles, and a unique inventory system." [SGOYT]
2020-10-03
"Machina Arcana features a unique map system, an engaging storyline, and plenty of dark horror to last a long time." [SGOYT]
2020-10-02
"Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu presents an interesting setting where strategies are much deeper than they might initially seem." [SGOYT]
2020-10-01
"Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu takes some familiar concepts and adds horror elements in a logical and entertaining way." [SGOYT]
2020-09-28
"Mystery presents a fun superhero storyline with comedic moments, yet the adventure is over rather quickly with no branching storylines." [SGOYT]
2020-09-27
"Fabled Lands provides an excellent and unique open-world concept with a set of intertwined gamebooks filled with quests and mysteries." [SGOYT]
2020-09-25
"Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North is a relatively quick-to-play challenge that includes many different clans and several solo scenarios." [SGOYT]
2020-09-23
"Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North presents an interesting solo challenge across multiple scenarios with many unique clans to play as." [SGOYT]
2020-09-21
"Sherlock Holmes: The Challenge of Irene Adler presents a pair of mysteries to solve, yet misses the excitement of the investigation." [SGOYT]
2020-09-20
"Dairyman provides a simple and fun exercise in dice rolling and making sets of 10 on the road to turning milk into cheese, ice cream, and more." [SGOYT]
2020-09-19
"In the Hall of the Mountain King features interesting concepts like card cascades and spells, yet may shine brightest multiplayer." [SGOYT]
2020-09-16
"Obsession offes multiple levels of difficulty within a theme that's competitive, yet still very enjoyable without direct confrontations." [SGOYT]
2020-09-14
"Obsession combines excellent mechanics with a wonderful theme in a way that creates a challenge within a Victorian age story." [SGOYT]
2020-09-13
"Lockup: A Roll Player Tale places an imprisoned crew at the center of a strategic challenge to form alliances and craft unique items." [SGOYT]
2020-09-11
"Lockup: A Roll Player Tale presents a strategic puzzle of working inside a prison against corrupt guards for the most victory points." [SGOYT]
2020-09-10
"Crystallo creates a spatial puzzle within a cave where trapped creature spirits must be freed before facing a dragon." [SGOYT]
2020-09-09
"Tiny Epic Dinosaurs offers a fun challenge of running a dinosaur ranch, although the solo mode may require some house rules to truly shine." [SGOYT]
2020-09-08
"Helionox combines movement with deckbuilding as a dying solar system begins to crumble, all while the Shadow Syndicate continues to operate." [SGOYT]
2020-09-07
"Thurn and Taxis presents a relaxing but difficult challenge of setting up postal routes between many Bavarian cities and provinces." [SGOYT]
2020-09-06
"Thurn and Taxis sticks with a simple formula, yet creates plenty of variety and strategic decisions as postal routes take shape in Bavaria." [SGOYT]
2020-09-02
"Expedition: Northwest Passage simulates a tense and challenging adventure through the frozen, empty expanses of the Arctic." [SGOYT]
2020-09-01
"Gloom of Kilforth offers almost endless variety with different solo characters and a plethora of potential story arcs." [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]
2020-08-29
"Gloom of Kilforth creates the foundation for a deep storyline with beautiful artwork and evocative story threads, complete with a serious threat." [SGOYT]
2020-08-28
"Calico creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere while still being rather challenging with a number of different goals and ways to score." [SGOYT]
2020-08-27
"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]
2020-08-22
"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]
2020-08-20
"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]
2020-08-15
"Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale creates a mapmaking challenge with beautiful artwork and a surprising level of variety." [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]
2020-08-09
"Marvel Champions: The Card Game presents a lot of variability and challenges that reward repeated plays within a popular theme." [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]
2020-08-04
"Legacy of Dragonholt presents a fun introduction to an adventure with a customizable sort of RPG character." [SGOYT]
2020-08-02
"Sunset Over Water creates a relaxing gaming experience that offers up a challenge in a beautiful world of natural landscapes." [SGOYT]
2020-08-01
"Roll Player offers an interesting challenge that begins during the setup process with the choice of dice and the cascading effects of the first decisions." [SGOYT]
2020-07-31
"Roll Player provides the basis for a surprisingly enjoyable character creation process, and the first expansion adds rewarding minion conflicts." [SGOYT]
2020-07-29
"Roll Player offers a wonderful experience with the base game, and further expands on character development with its first expansion." [SGOYT]
2020-07-27
"Roll Player manages to create fascinating characters through the process of drafting dice and buying cards with a simple set of mechanics." [SGOYT]
2020-07-27
"Roll Player utilizes a fairly simple set of dice drafting mechanics to create complete characters and a very satisfying sort of puzzle." [SGOYT]
2020-07-25
"Millennium Blades offers almost endless possibilities with an enormous pool of cards and multiple strategies as it simulates the CCG world." [SGOYT]
2020-07-24
"Millennium Blades creates an excellent solo challenge as one builds a deck of just 8 cards to go up against a tricky boss deck." [SGOYT]
2020-07-22
"Millennium Blades offers an amazing amount of variety within a challenging but uniquely humorous card game experience." [SGOYT]
2020-07-20
"A Feast for Odin may be solvable, yet it takes a lot of careful strategizing and optimizing to score well." [SGOYT]
2020-07-19
"30 Rails presents an interesting puzzle of placing railroad tracks and connecting various stations on a small, compact map." [SGOYT]
2020-07-18
"Margraves of Valeria: Kickstarter Edition features beautiful components and an interesting puzzle that might be a little too easy to solve for a solo game." [SGOYT]
2020-07-15
"Margraves of Valeria: Kickstarter Edition provides plenty of choices, but the solo mode lacks the conflict that often leads to a challenging experience." [SGOYT]
2020-07-13
"NEOM is a straightforward tile-laying game about building a city, yet it's very enjoyable and often relaxing." [SGOYT]
2020-07-12
"NEOM features a set of straightforward rules and challenging decisions that make it feel like a city actually takes shape over the course of play." [SGOYT]
2020-07-11
"Ada Lovelace: Consulting Mathematician presents surprisingly interesting decisions and simple mechanics with just a handful of components." [SGOYT]
2020-07-10
"A look back at my board game and Calico Critters wedding with a reserved place for everyone from the guild and SGOYT." [SGOYT]
2020-06-29
"Trickerion: Collector's Edition features unique magicians and a solo opponent that takes a little work, but provides a very challenging experience." [SGOYT]
2020-06-27
"Trickerion: Collector's Edition utilizes a deep but not overly complex set of mechanics as magicians learn and perform daring tricks." [SGOYT]
2020-06-20
"Trickerion: Collector's Edition creates a rivalry between magicians as they perform tricks and work to be labeled the greatest." [SGOYT]
2020-06-17
"Trickerion: Collector's Edition features beautiful components and a unique magician theme about learning tricks and putting on magic shows." [SGOYT]
2020-06-13
"The Big Book of Madness creates a unique challenge of controlled failures on the path to close the book for good and triumph." [SGOYT]
2020-06-10
"The Big Book of Madness may be a little more of an abstract puzzle, yet it provides plenty of variety and a truly challenging experience." [SGOYT]
2020-06-08
"The Big Book of Madness centers around a book in a magical academy, where students must work together to defeat curses and close the book forever." [SGOYT]
2020-06-07
"A Feast for Odin offers a challenging puzzle about managing a village of Vikings, yet it encourages exploration and diversification of resources." [SGOYT]
2020-06-06
"The Isle of Cats presents a relaxing challenge as the goal is to simply rescue cats, but the strategies of placement and choice create difficult choices." [SGOYT]
2020-06-04
"The Isle of Cats is an absolutely beautiful and colorful delight to puzzle through with an enormous amount of variety in strategies and discoveries." [SGOYT]
2020-06-01
"The Isle of Cats offers a charming visual style and theme within the framework of a challenging puzzle filled with multiple, meaningful decisions." [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]
2020-05-29
"NEOM centers around the challenge of building a futuristic city from nothing as plenty of decisions and disasters pop up throughout the short play time." [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]
2020-05-24
"Aether Captains: Clockwork Cabal creates a race against time as a collection of parts must be found within a variable city layout." [SGOYT]
2020-05-22
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game presents a very simple ruleset that creates interesting challenges as cards are overlapped for more and more points." [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]
2020-05-04
"Mechs vs. Minions creates an interesting atmosphere of programming, humor, and unique missions with high quality components." [SGOYT]
2020-05-01
"Mechs vs. Minions features a campaign-style system with sealed envelopes and a plethora of unique and reusable puzzles to work through." [SGOYT]
2020-04-24
"Mechs vs. Minions has all manner of missions and plenty of surprises in a realm of quirky programming and challenging puzzles." [SGOYT]
2020-04-22
"Mechs vs. Minions offers a campaign-style setting with multiple missions and plenty of variety to create interesting challenges." [SGOYT]
2020-04-21
"Mechs vs. Minions includes challenging programming concepts within a humorous setting that makes failures seem interesting and worthwhile." [SGOYT]
2020-04-19
"Mechs vs. Minions offers the ability to program various command lines to work through different missions and experience increasingly complex mechanics." [SGOYT]
2020-04-18
"Mechs vs. Minions includes a robust programming opportunity within an endearing world with humor and increasingly complex missions." [SGOYT]
2020-04-17
"Obsession creates the foundation for endlessly interesting stories about Victorian British society and the families within a small county." [SGOYT]
2020-04-16
"Obsession features narrative-driven gameplay that presents the challenge of managing a social circle, staff, and country estate." [SGOYT]
2020-04-13
"Obsession presents a unique blend of Victorian era society and estate management to create a highly thematic, memorable, and challenging experience." [SGOYT]
2020-04-12
"A Feast for Odin presents dozens of actions and many paths to earn victory points, yet the joy comes from experimenting and trying new combinations." [SGOYT]
2020-04-10
"Your Town features an intriguing western adventure, but the excessive bookkeeping can weigh down gameplay and take away from the enjoyment." [SGOYT]
2020-04-09
"Your Town mixes an adventure with bookkeeping in a way that may not work seamlessly, yet it still offers up an interesting western world to explore." [SGOYT]
2020-04-08
"A Feast for Odin has all sorts of possible actions, yet the challenge is to figure out how to make the most of what's available and possible." [SGOYT]
2020-04-07
"A Feast for Odin rewards experience over time as underused actions are tried out and new synergies are found to create a rewarding experience." [SGOYT]
2020-04-06
"A Feast for Odin offers a challenging puzzle with plenty of actions, yet rewards repeated plays with improved scores and the discovery of nuanced synergies." [SGOYT]
2020-04-04
"Gloomhaven focuses on the micro-management side of battle through a large amount of scenarios and content, yet it may not work for every solo player." [SGOYT]
2020-04-03
"Gloomhaven offers up interesting card mechanics and character interaction within an enormous amount of content that may not work solo for everyone." [SGOYT]
2020-04-02
"Gloom of Kilforth features a plethora of story possibilities with practically endless encounters and unique characters to play as." [SGOYT]
2020-04-01
"Loup Garou presents a story that may have limited reusability, yet the mystery behind the events is interesting and engrossing." [SGOYT]
2020-03-31
"Millennium Blades includes laugh-out-loud hilarious card flavor text and a surprisingly challenging system of building a small but effective deck." [SGOYT]
2020-03-31
"Loup Garou uses a unique character progression system with randomized combat values to advance through a gamebook mystery." [SGOYT]
2020-03-30
"Tears of a Goddess follows the adventure of a bounty hunty on the trail of a trio of thieves, complete with hidden numbers and several choices." [SGOYT]
2020-03-29
"Millennium Blades features some fantastic humor in its hundreds of cards and creates a real challenge in the construction of a tournament deck." [SGOYT]
2020-03-28
"Herbaceous features beautiful artwork and simple mechanics that create an amazingly relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere." [SGOYT]
2020-03-28
"Millennium Blades combines deckbuilding with a final tournament to create all sorts of strategies and an excellent challenge." [SGOYT]
2020-03-27
"Millennium Blades simulates the world of collectible card games with humor and challenging deckbuilding mechanics." [SGOYT]
2020-03-27
"March of the Ants may require a lot of losses in order to record a victory over the broodmother, yet the challenge is immensely interesting." [SGOYT]
2020-03-26
"March of the Ants is a very challenging game that requires careful resource management and exploration on the path to defeating the broodmother." [SGOYT]
2020-03-26
"Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations contains multiple cases and puzzles that provide interesting challenges." [SGOYT]
2020-03-25
"Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations introduces multiple mysteries that require real deductive thinking to solve, along with hidden puzzles." [SGOYT]
2020-03-24
"Captive offers up a chilling and terrifying experience during the initial play or so, but has a rather finite lifespan." [SGOYT]
2020-03-24
"Gloom of Kilforth creates exciting and interesting stories over the course of an interesting card-based quest." [SGOYT]
2020-03-22
"March of the Ants features a challenging mix of resource management, exploration, and battle with a colony of ants." [SGOYT]
2020-03-22
"March of the Ants benefits from a much more strategic and challenging solo mode included with its expansion, Minions of the Meadow." [SGOYT]
2020-03-20
"March of the Ants features a continuous battle between a colony of ants and invading centipedes with interesting mechanics." [SGOYT]
2020-03-20
"Gloom of Kilforth has a wide range of characters whose stories are memorable as they travel across the land in search of keywords to complete a saga." [SGOYT]
2020-03-18
"Lost Ship simulates the journey of a single stranded spaceship as it searches for a new home planet amidst enemy aliens." [SGOYT]
2020-03-18
"The Fool's Journey takes a deck of Tarot cards and turns it into an adventure, complete with an optional story and plenty of choices." [SGOYT]
2020-03-17
"Gloom of Kilforth creates a challenging narrative that develops over the course of play where the journey is often very memorable." [SGOYT]
2020-03-12
"Gloom of Kilforth creates memorable stories as a character travels across the land to complete a saga and fight off an ancient enemy." [SGOYT]
2020-03-09
"Awkward Guests presents an app-driven solo experience that works surprisingly well with a challenging murder mystery case to solve." [SGOYT]
2020-03-08
"March of the Ants is a challenging sort of solo game that likely benefits from the addition of the new modules in the expansions." [SGOYT]
2020-03-05
"March of the Ants is a challenging experience about resource management in an ant colony with the ever-present threat of invading centipedes." [SGOYT]
2020-03-04
"March of the Ants calls for careful resource planning as invading centipedes threaten the existence of an ant colony." [SGOYT]
2020-03-03
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game presents one of the simplest rulesets in a strategic environment that works wonderfully for a smaller, lightweight game." [SGOYT]
2020-02-28
"Awkward Guests uses a simple app to bridge the gap between the digital and physical to create an enjoyable solo murder mystery experience." [SGOYT]
2020-02-24
"Paper Tales finds a way to make a solo card draft work against an opponent who can be quite challenging." [SGOYT]
2020-02-23
"Paper Tales presents a challenging opponent with the Lich King, as well as an interesting way to use a solo drafting mechanic." [SGOYT]
2020-02-21
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire game combines a simple set of rules with interesting decisions to create an enjoyable experience with pun-filled scoring tiers." [SGOYT]
2020-02-17
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game presents a simple set of rules and an interesting puzzle to create a fun sort of challenge." [SGOYT]
2020-02-13
"Newton is an optimization puzzle with limited randomness, yet features a highly variable setup process and an interesting sort of challenge." [SGOYT]
2020-02-12
"Newton offers up a challenging puzzle that spans multiple elements that can vary greatly from one play to the next." [SGOYT]
2020-02-11
"Newton offers up an interesting challenge with a set of partially connected mini-games that require efficient actions and optimized turns." [SGOYT]
2020-02-09
"Newton presents a challenging puzzle across multiple mini-games on the path to innovative discoveries." [SGOYT]
2020-02-09
"Newton presents a challenging puzzle that may have a lot of moving parts with the randomized setup, yet it's simple to keep some static elements between plays." [SGOYT]
2020-02-08
"Newton utilizes a series of separate mini-games that come together in a way to create a satisfyingly challenging experience." [SGOYT]
2020-02-07
"The One Hundred Torii crafts a unique and relaxing experience as a journey through a Japanese garden takes shape." [SGOYT]
2020-02-06
"The One Hundred Torii offers up a relaxing experience about laying tiles out in a Japanese garden and following paths on a journey." [SGOYT]
2020-02-05
"The One Hundred Torii features a wonderfully relaxing Japanese garden that slowly takes shape in an enjoyably challenging sort of way." [SGOYT]
2020-02-05
"Crystallo presents an intricate puzzle of crystals, gems, and treasures that may overstay its welcome or feel overly complex at times." [SGOYT]
2020-02-04
"Book 1: The War-Torn Kingdom offers up an excellent introduction to the Fabled Lands Gamebooks with interesting discoveries." [SGOYT]
2020-02-04
"NEOM awards victory points for a multitude of strategies involved with planning and building a compact sort of city." [SGOYT]
2020-02-03
"NEOM offers up an interesting city building challenge with a wide variety of tiles and many ways to score victory points." [SGOYT]
2020-02-02
"NEOM offers up an even more interesting experience when more building tiles are added into the mix as a small city takes shape." [SGOYT]
2020-02-01
"NEOM offers up an interesting city-building experience with many variable tiles in a compact play area." [SGOYT]
2020-01-31
"Plenty of noisy birds made for an interesting experience and an excellent final score in Songbirds." [SGOYT]
2020-01-30
"A simple sort of exercise in daydreaming resulted in a hilarious moment in Top Ten Games You Can Play In Your Head By Yourself." [SGOYT]
2020-01-30
"A return to a lightweight classic was met with mediocre dream scores in Project Dreamscape." [SGOYT]
2020-01-29
"A sampling of most the factions resulted in interesting combinations and an impressive score in Imperial Settlers." [SGOYT]
2020-01-28
"The Japanese faction grew tremendously with a combination of useful production locations and deals involving plenty of food in Imperial Settlers." [SGOYT]
2020-01-27
"An initial outing with the Japanese faction turned out to be quite exciting and successful in Imperial Settlers." [SGOYT]
2020-01-26
"Early production finally paid off the Barbarians as their civilization came to life in Imperial Settlers." [SGOYT]
2020-01-26
"A glimmer of hope and excellent planning brought the Barbarians a rare victory in Imperial Settlers." [SGOYT]
2020-01-26
"Continued practice with the Barbarians led to several strong combinations that were still eventual losses in Imperial Settlers." [SGOYT]
2020-01-23
"Small victories helped lead the Barbarians to a more respectable final tableau in Imperial Settlers." [SGOYT]
2020-01-21
"A change in factions resulted in a rather dismal initial performance from the Barbarians in Imperial Settlers." [SGOYT]
2020-01-19
"Production locations multiplied resources to allow for expansive building as the Romans proved to be quite successful in Imperial Settlers." [SGOYT]
2020-01-18
"A small Roman settlement slowly took shape and transformed into a formidable civilization in Imperial Settlers." [SGOYT]
2020-01-17
"Postal routes appeared throughout Bavaria as a small mail service grew into something rather impressive in Thurn and Taxis." [SGOYT]
2020-01-16
"Although the characters were on the right track, the final showdown with a rather brutal nemesis proved to be the end of the campaign in Warhammer Quest: The Adventure Card Game." [SGOYT]
2020-01-15
"A tricky situation turned into an unfortunate defeat as the adventuring party took on back-to-back quests in Warhammer Quest: The Adventure Card Game." [SGOYT]
2020-01-14
"A full party of four characters made quick work of Odious Grump's lair and earned a rare victory in Warhammer Quest: The Adventure Card Game." [SGOYT]
2020-01-13
"The continuing saga of Bright Wizard and Ironbreaker ended in another quest defeat as a rat-man triumphed in Warhammer Quest: The Adventure Card Game." [SGOYT]
2020-01-08
"A rather smelly descent into the sewers proved to be a little too daunting for Bright Wizard and Ironbreaker in Warhammer Quest: The Adventure Card Game." [SGOYT]
2020-01-07
"A basic introduction to a dungeon proved to be a slight challenge for Bright Wizard and Ironbreaker in Warhammer Quest: The Adventure Card Game." [SGOYT]
2020-01-06
"With the forest under siege, the Eyrie had no luck against the strong forces of the Mechanical Marquise in Root." [SGOYT]
2020-01-05
"The Mechanical Marquise took over the forest as the Eyrie were powerless to stop her advances in Root." [SGOYT]
2020-01-04
"The queen's journey came to an abrupt end as she was ambushed and only a portion of her retinue defended her in For the Queen." [SGOYT]
2020-01-03
"A small retinue of supposedly loyal subjects began a narrative journey with their leader in For the Queen." [SGOYT]
2020-01-02
"A set of unusual buildings and elders led the way in protecting the forests, yet made for quite a challenging experience for the fishing operation nestled in Nusfjord." [SGOYT]
2020-01-02
"The arrival of the unexpected elders from Solo Challenge #1 led to interesting opportunities for a burgeoning fishing company in Nusfjord." [SGOYT]
2020-01-01
"With the help of the elders and sizable fleet of ships, a little fishing operation turned into a successful campaign in Nusfjord." [SGOYT]
2019-12-31
"A simple but interesting foray into the campaign mode proved to be just shy of an overall victory in Nusfjord." [SGOYT]
2019-12-29
"With a bit of luck with the fish and buildings, a small outfit grew into a maritime empire nestled in the woods of Nusfjord." [SGOYT]
2019-12-26
"As the Lich King grew in power at higher difficulty levels, the tiny kingdoms struggled to recruit and construct enough to thwart his efforts in Paper Tales." [SGOYT]
2019-12-24
"With a handful of helpful mythological units, a tiny kingdom rose up to defeat the Lich King in Paper Tales." [SGOYT]
2019-12-24
"A holiday gift opportunity to continue delving deeper into the world of Arkham Horror: The Card Game." [SGOYT]
2019-12-23
"The creation of a legend took quite a bit of effort as the Lich King proved to be a tricky adversary in Paper Tales." [SGOYT]
2019-12-23
"A wintry-themed journey with a beautiful Tarot deck proved to be a little too challenging in The Fool's Journey." [SGOYT]
2019-12-22
"A comical raid on a father's tomb led to a small number of collected treasures in Crypt." [SGOYT]
2019-12-22
"A return to a classic little game led to a fairly nice outing with Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game." [SGOYT]
2019-12-22
"With a modified strategy, Carapace Queen was nearly taken down at the normal difficulty level in Aeon's End." [SGOYT]
2019-12-22
"With a slight increase in difficulty, Jian and Kadir struggled to do much damage against the diabolical Carapace Queen in Aeon's End." [SGOYT]
2019-12-20
"Robinson breezed through the lower difficulty levels, then struggled to reach the final hazards and pirates at level 4 in Friday." [SGOYT]
2019-12-20
"A seemingly easy battle against Carapace Queen turned into a challenging fight as Jian and Kadir nearly surrendered to the husks in Aeon's End." [SGOYT]
2019-12-18
"A closer inspection of the rules for Rageborne led to a triumphant solution to the puzzle at the expert difficulty level in Aeon's End." [SGOYT]
2019-12-17
"Escalating difficulty levels against Rageborne proved to be a mixed sort of experience for the duo of Jian and Kadir in Aeon's End." [SGOYT]
2019-12-16
"A rather simple first outing against Rageborne turned into quite the battle with a narrow victory in Aeon's End." [SGOYT]
2019-12-13
"A comical sort of training montage led Robinson to finally face and defeat the pirates in Friday." [SGOYT]
2019-12-12
"The final requirements for a campaign victory were met as Grumple, Meziah, Ringr, and Whisper reached important story milestones in Aftermath." [SGOYT]
2019-12-11
"A surprising ally and a new form of transportation were discovered as the rodents continued to explore the city in Aftermath." [SGOYT]
2019-12-11
"Another journey into uncharted territory led to a near failure for the small but determined rodents of Aftermath." [SGOYT]
2019-12-08
"A trio of related missions took the rodents down new and old paths as several members were badly hurt for the first time in Aftermath." [SGOYT]
2019-12-06
"Although an interesting method of travel saved some time, the party of rodents was delayed during an important mission in Aftermath." [SGOYT]
2019-12-05
"A simple search for supplies turned into a tricky battle as a former enemy tracked down the vulnerable party in Aftermath." [SGOYT]
2019-12-04
"The long and winding journey to complete a mission for clean water finally came to an end, though not without its challenges, in Aftermath." [SGOYT]
2019-12-04
"Unexpected events and a heartbreaking sort of encounter created a number of challenging situations for the determined rodents of Aftermath." [SGOYT]
2019-12-02
"A return to E Street proved to be a worthwhile route for the brave rodents of Aftermath." [SGOYT]
2019-12-01
"The Outside In map provides an interesting and challenging sort of puzzle for the cast of furry characters in Aftermath." [SGOYT]
2019-11-30
"Missions and goals must be completed as a colony of small critters tries to survive in the post-apocalyptic world of Aftermath." [SGOYT]
2019-11-27
"All manner of events occur as one builds up character points on the path to find the best bachelor in Marrying Mr. Darcy." [SGOYT]
2019-11-22
"A world of agriculture and mechs is open for the taking as various factions claim territories on the way to the central Factory in Scythe." [SGOYT]
2019-11-22
"A perilous and challenging journey to locate the Northwest Passage features a unique map of ice and water over the course of several seasons in Expedition: Northwest Passage." [SGOYT]
2019-11-19
"A trio of deadly bosses and other opponents must be faced in gladiatorial combat with a unique set of city units in Hoplomachus: The Lost Cities." [SGOYT]
2019-11-19
"Cities, cloisters, farms, and roads take shape as one creates a lovely little map of the countryside with Carcassonne." [SGOYT]
2019-11-19
"A selection of lovely herbs must be sorted and potted in a relaxing manner with Herbaceous." [SGOYT]
2019-11-19
"Puzzles and hidden clues of all different difficulty levels abound as one explores and hunts for treasure in The Crusoe Crew." [SGOYT]
2019-11-17
"Resistance fighters in France must work in secret around the city to avoid the dangerous patrols in Maquis." [SGOYT]
2019-11-17
"Hidden parts of a mysterious clockwork device must be located before time runs out in Aether Captains: Clockwork Cabal." [SGOYT]
2019-11-13
"Exploration and the interesting puzzle of working out the best way to advance across the land and defeat enemies combine brilliantly in Mage Knight." [SGOYT]
2019-11-12
"Tough decisions and hidden elements create a tense atmosphere in the World War II battle highlighted in Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc." [SGOYT]
2019-11-11
"One must guide a group of Rangers up the sheer cliffs to locate and destroy hidden German guns in Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc." [SGOYT]
2019-11-07
"Suspects abound as one must work out the who, why, and how of a murder mystery in Awkward Guests." [SGOYT]
2019-11-06
"An entire galaxy is ready to be explored and colonized with a variety of pilots in Tiny Epic Galaxies." [SGOYT]
2019-11-05
"The Australian outback provides the scene for resource gathering and railroad building before the Old Ones begin to attack in AuZtralia." [SGOYT]
2019-11-04
"A civilization must grow and prosper as it advances and expands in multiple ways in Tapestry." [SGOYT]
2019-11-04
"Various birds of different types and volumes compete in the forest to sing the loudest in Songbirds." [SGOYT]
2019-11-02
"A variety of building tiles and activities in Victorian England are available to build up a family's social standing in Obsession." [SGOYT]
2019-11-01
"Elephants and tiles are used to build a festival platform of different colors with Kerala: The Way of the Elephant." [SGOYT]
2019-10-31
"One must guide a coven of witches on the path to victory over tyranny in Witches of the Revolution." [SGOYT]
2019-10-23
"Tedious components and a very random sort of solo mode hamper the enjoyment in Tiny Epic Mechs." [SGOYT]
2019-10-23
"One has a multitude of strategic decisions to make, ranging from simple movement to blind combat, as each round progresses in the excellent game of Mage Knight." [SGOYT]
2019-10-23
"With plenty of variability, randomness, and choices, there are a staggering number of enjoyable possibilities as one travels through the world of Mage Knight." [SGOYT]
2019-10-18
"Realistic baseball elements and statistics come into play to create memorable stories with the dice-based and highly modular game of Deadball." [SGOYT]
2019-10-18
"In a relaxing sort of atmosphere, one builds up a thriving farm filled with everything from fields to livestock in Fields of Green." [SGOYT]
2019-10-18
"Managing a beehive presents a number of realistic challenges as one tries to utilize the bee workers and expand the hive in Bee Lives: We Will Only Know Summer." [SGOYT]
2019-10-17
"One must manage a realistic hive complete with a queen and workers in the rather challenging game of Bee Lives: We Will Only Know Summer." [SGOYT]
2019-10-16
"Rising tension in the seas forces one to plan strategically in the very exciting narrative experience created by Nemo's War." [SGOYT]
2019-10-16
"One must follow leads and read between the lines to solve the mysteries in Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective." [SGOYT]
2019-10-16
"A wide selection of available heroes create unique ways to fight off villains and masterminds in Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game." [SGOYT]
2019-10-16
"Simplified concepts from Race for the Galaxy make for a different and lighter sort of experience with Jump Drive." [SGOYT]
2019-10-16
"One must manage the location of a scientist meeple to take advantage of unique actions as portals to other dimensions are closed in Multiuniversum." [SGOYT]
2019-10-15
"A small town quickly grows to contain more and more available actions as one competes against challenging solo opponents in New Bedford." [SGOYT]
2019-10-15
"With a staggering amount of variety in characters, disasters, and spells, one will almost never experience the same sort of interesting puzzle with Wizard's Academy." [SGOYT]
2019-10-14
"Fields must be planted and harvested to complete specific orders for various customers in the very interesting and challenging game of At the Gates of Loyang." [SGOYT]
2019-10-13
"A challenging situation of building a pair of Alhambras, including one for the solo opponent, creates an interesting experience with Alhambra: Big Box." [SGOYT]
2019-10-13
"A vast amount of different birds may be attracted to one's habitats in the interesting but sometimes luck-dependent game of Wingspan." [SGOYT]
2019-10-13
"As one orders different suit columns in a fairly simple system, the randomness of the turn's final step adds a challenging layer to The Bogey." [SGOYT]
2019-10-12
"With a tableau of different cards, one must build up a spacefaring civilization against a difficult solo opponent in Race for the Galaxy." [SGOYT]
2019-10-11
"Using an almost identical ruleset, an unofficial variant allows one to create a 7x7 map of cities, roads, farms, cloisters, and more with Carcassonne." [SGOYT]
2019-10-11
"A cheery field of various fruits comes to life to be harvested with simple but challenging gameplay in Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game." [SGOYT]
2019-10-08
"A sobering historical time is represented with excellent mechanics and an emotional sort of experience in Freedom: The Underground Railroad." [SGOYT]
2019-10-08
"One must build postal routes across Bavaria with an excellent unofficial solo variant that creates a unique puzzle with every play of Thurn and Taxis." [SGOYT]
2019-10-08
"Adorable birds must be placed in a forest grid to collect berry tokens of different values in Songbirds." [SGOYT]
2019-10-08
"With a uniquely charming and whimsical style, one must create a vegetable garden while fending off the thieving neighbors in Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden." [SGOYT]
2019-10-06
"With a high amount of variety from unique characters, SMCs, countermeasures, and cards, there is always a different and challenging puzzle to solve in Renegade." [SGOYT]
2019-10-05
"With a market of cards to purchase from, one must carefully create chains of icons and choose between pairs of actions in Project Dreamscape." [SGOYT]
2019-10-05
"Icons must be matched to seal off portals to other dimensions as one works against a challenging solo opponent in Multiuniversum." [SGOYT]
2019-10-04
"One must manage a crew aboard a ship and sled during the exploration of a map created with tiles of ice and water in Expedition: Northwest Passage." [SGOYT]
2019-10-03
"A thoroughly thematic narrative experience mingles with all sorts of strategy as one builds up a British country estate and maintains a family's social circle in Obsession." [SGOYT]
2019-10-02
"A standard sort of battle allows one to play as a hero and recruit various champions and allies in order to win in Shards of Infinity." [SGOYT]
2019-10-02
"Beautifully illustrated landscapes create the basis for one to complete commissions and earn points in Sunset Over Water." [SGOYT]
2019-10-02
"One must create avenues of trees and form a surprisingly deep strategy to win with an unofficial solo variant for Arboretum." [SGOYT]
2019-10-02
"A unique set of dice and assortment of games and puzzles create interesting but somewhat repetitive challenges with Knot Dice." [SGOYT]
2019-10-01
"A full Tarot deck can be enjoyed as one guides an individual through the many challenges presented with The Fool's Journey." [SGOYT]
2019-10-01
"Hidden movement and solo deduction work surprisingly well in the historical mystery depicted within Black Sonata." [SGOYT]
2019-09-30
"Project Dreamscape takes one on a journey through a dream with the goal of chaining icons and purchasing new cards." [SGOYT]
2019-09-30
"Race for the Galaxy features a very difficult solo opponent and a challenging game experience as one builds up a tableau of various cards." [SGOYT]
2019-09-29
"Carcassonne is a classic tile-laying puzzle that works well with an unofficial solo variant to present a surprisingly challenging but straightforward experience." [SGOYT]
2019-09-29
"Icarus is an interesting solo RPG experience that examines the fall of a civilization and allows one to build a robust sort of setting or world to use in other RPGs." [SGOYT]
2019-09-27
"Freedom: The Underground Railroad presents a sensitive historical period with respect and offers one a heartbreaking experience filled with smooth gameplay elements." [SGOYT]
2019-09-26
"Triplock features an interesting cast of characters who are tasked with cracking open locks, yet an official solo variant might be the only way to truly enjoy strategic gameplay." [SGOYT]
2019-09-25
"Awkward Guests integrates an app with the physical components to create an interesting and enjoyable experience as one tries to solve a murder mystery." [SGOYT]
2019-09-25
"Emberwind: The Skis of Axia Campaign does not provide a satisfying solo experience, and falls short in many regards." [SGOYT]
2019-09-25
"Nightlight features an adorable cast of stuffed animals who must battle the denizens of nightmares, although gameplay is clunky and unpolished with a lot of dice rolling." [SGOYT]
2019-09-24
"Dingo's Dreams provides an adorable and somewhat strategic take on Bingo, but is not suited to a solo mode." [SGOYT]
2019-09-24
"Scoundrel presents one with a fairly standard dungeon crawl, yet gameplay works well and can be even more entertaining with the right theme variant and deck." [SGOYT]
2019-09-24
"The Bogey is a simple and quick card game that presents interesting decisions and a surprising amount of enjoyable depth." [SGOYT]
2019-09-23
"Cottage Garden features an interesting unofficial solo variant that simulates a solo opponent and creates a highly enjoyable sort of experience." [SGOYT]
2019-09-22
"Awkward Guests requires an app to enjoy the solo mode, yet it provides a surprisingly enjoyable deductive experience as one solves a reusable sort of mystery." [SGOYT]
2019-09-22
"The Fool's Journey utilizes an entire Tarot deck to tell an intriguing story with interesting but simple gameplay that works very well." [SGOYT]
2019-09-20
"Thurn and Taxis may not be anything amazingly special, yet it creates a cozy sort of challenge that can be enjoyed at multiple difficulty levels." [SGOYT]
2019-09-20
"Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective provides a wide selection of mysteries to solve with intriguing storylines, but has limited gameplay value." [SGOYT]
2019-09-20
"The Crusoe Crew presents a series of almost identical gamebooks to highlight unique character abilities and give one a chance to enjoy a surprising amount of puzzles and hidden clues." [SGOYT]
2019-09-18
"Nemo's War presents one with an interesting narrative and rising tension that can be a little too random, yet it still delivers a very enjoyable solo experience." [SGOYT]
2019-09-17
"At the Gates of Loyang is a fantastic solo experience that challenges one to manage fields of vegetables and a steady stream of customers." [SGOYT]
2019-09-17
"The Big Book of Madness may lose its theme during gameplay, yet it offers up an immensely challenging and satisfying sort of puzzle." [SGOYT]
2019-09-17
"Herbaceous Sprouts presents one with decisions in regards to choosing dice and cards, yet can feel a little underwhelming as a solo experience." [SGOYT]
2019-09-17
"Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden includes a fun challenge as one populates a vegetable garden and tries to avoid the rude stealing abilities of the neighbors." [SGOYT]
2019-09-17
"Marrying Mr. Darcy offers up plenty of laughs as one works towards attracting eligible bachelors in the world of Jane Austen, though the narrative is better than the gameplay." [SGOYT]
2019-09-15
"Emberwind: The Skis of Axia Campaign presents a combination of choose-your-own-adventure and combat that may not flow as smoothly as one might expect." [SGOYT]
2019-09-15
"Songbirds presents one with a challenging sort of mathematical puzzle that can be enjoyable, but is also rather tough." [SGOYT]
2019-09-14
"Wingspan features a beautiful selection of birds and solid engine building mechanics, yet it may not be unique enough to have long-term staying power." [SGOYT]
2019-09-13
"Fields of Green simulates a very relaxing farming life with a wide variety of cards and combinations ranging from buildings and constructions to fields and livestock." [SGOYT]
2019-09-12
"Spirit Island presents a highly variable selection of challenges as one wards off invading settlers in an interesting game of role reversal." [SGOYT]
2019-09-11
"Expedition: Northwest Passage challenges one to traverse the unknown tundra and provides many ways to customize the game to one's liking." [SGOYT]
2019-09-11
"Crypt includes an interesting bidding mechanic with dice as one collects various treasures, though it may not have long-term staying power." [SGOYT]
2019-09-10
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game uses a simple ruleset and minimal components to create a challenging and enjoyable sort of puzzle." [SGOYT]
2019-09-09
"Obsession is a highly thematic and enjoyable game about managing a British family and estate in the 1800s, complete with all sorts of building tiles and guests." [SGOYT]
2019-09-08
"Undaunted: Normandy features a scenario system and card play as one guides both sides towards victory with a very smooth and intriguing system." [SGOYT]
2019-09-06
"Helionox places one in the midst of a failing solar system with challenging events that must be overcome with a myriad of cards." [SGOYT]
2019-09-06
"Bee Lives: We Will Only Know Summer includes resource and worker management as one expands a hive and prepares for its winter survival." [SGOYT]
2019-09-05
"Mythos Tales presents multiple cases of the occult variety as one follows leads and uncovers clue of a macabre nature." [SGOYT]
2019-09-05
"New Bedford allows one to build up a seaside town with new buildings, thereby allowing for many new actions in a very challenging and fun experience." [SGOYT]
2019-09-03
"Wizard's Academy is a unique game that features unknown information about the threats and spells one will encounter over the course of play." [SGOYT]
2019-09-02
"Penciltown is a surprisingly deep exercise into the creation and expansion of a town, complete with an amazing narrative experience." [SGOYT]
2019-09-02
"Witches of the Revolution presents an interesting challenge about deck size and power as one guides a coven of witches during the Revolutionary War." [SGOYT]
2019-09-01
"Ticket to Ride can be played with an unofficial solo variant, yet the random luck may not make it a very strategic sort of experience." [SGOYT]
2019-09-01
"City of Iron lacks variety, yet still provides a decent experience as one expands and builds to produce a number of different resources." [SGOYT]
2019-09-01
"Kerala: The Way of the Elephant combines vertical building options with simple tile placement to create a relaxing sort of experience." [SGOYT]
2019-08-31
"Renegade is an excellent sort of puzzle that challenges one to find solutions in a highly variable experience." [SGOYT]
2019-08-30
"The Bogey is a simple but enjoyable game that can be enjoyed with a standard deck of cards." [SGOYT]
2019-08-30
"Kerala: The Way of the Elephant provides a pleasant and lightweight experience about building horizontally and vertically." [SGOYT]
2019-08-30
"The Crusoe Crew is a unique set of gamebooks that allows one to play as a unique character on the path to solving various puzzles and riddles." [SGOYT]
2019-08-30
"Arboretum features an unofficial solo variant that includes some elements of deduction as one tries to earn the ability to score certain paths of trees." [SGOYT]
2019-08-29
"Lifeform challenges one to survive through a nightmarish attack from an alien creature, yet falls short in a narrative and thematic sense." [SGOYT]
2019-08-21
"Freedom: The Underground Railroad is a difficult and emotional sort of experience that respectfully combines excellent mechanics with a somber historical theme." [SGOYT]
2019-08-20
"Penciltown allows one to experience the life of a growing town with plenty of decisions and the potential for an interesting narrative adventure." [SGOYT]
2019-08-20
"Mr Cabbagehead's Garden challenges one to plant a vegetable garden and guard against the world's most meddlesome neighbors in a humorous way." [SGOYT]
2019-08-18
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game combines a fun and simple ruleset with a rather interesting sort of challenge as one creates a small orchard." [SGOYT]
2019-08-15
"The Fool's Journey utilizes an entire Tarot deck as one guides an individual on a journey complete with challenges, wisdom, helpers, and more." [SGOYT]
2019-08-15
"Expedition: Northwest Passage is an enjoyable tile-laying adventure about creating a map of sea and ice, all while planning ahead to return home safely." [SGOYT]
2019-08-15
"Witches of the Revolution presents the American Revolutionary War in a unique light as one guides a coven of witches in the fight against tyranny." [SGOYT]
2019-08-14
"Wizard's Academy is a wonderful and unique game that features variable spells and threats one must puzzle through on the path to protecting the academy." [SGOYT]
2019-08-14
"At the Gates of Loyang is a challenging puzzle that incorporates realistic supply and demand concepts as one grows and sells vegetables." [SGOYT]
2019-08-13
"Crypt is a mediocre set collection game about humorously raiding the tomb of the king and trying to acquire various objects." [SGOYT]
2019-08-13
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game is simple in many ways but offers up a clever challenge as one overlaps identical fruit trees." [SGOYT]
2019-08-13
"Wingspan is a beautiful game about attracting various birds that works well, and is appealing in a safe sort of way." [SGOYT]
2019-08-12
"Spirit Island presents a unique challenge as one uses fear to ward off invaders and protect an island." [SGOYT]
2019-08-12
"The Big Book of Madness is an excellent cooperative game about banishing curses brought about by various monsters released from the pages of a forbidden book." [SGOYT]
2019-08-12
"Project Dreamscape is a quick and lightweight card game that combines a charming dream-related theme with an interesting challenge." [SGOYT]
2019-08-09
"Carcassonne offers up a simple and classic sort of tile-laying puzzle with an excellent solo variant." [SGOYT]
2019-08-09
"Obsession offers up a highly enjoyable experience as one manages a family household, estate, and social circle in 1800s Britain." [SGOYT]
2019-08-09
"Herbaceous is a simple and straightforward set collection game about planting beautifully illustrated herbs." [SGOYT]
2019-08-08
"Penciltown is a wonderful game about building a town, managing its growth, and experiencing all manner of events over 100 rounds of play." [SGOYT]
2019-08-08
"Penciltown provides an enjoyable way to build a town and watch it literally take shape on paper with very few required components." [SGOYT]
2019-08-06
"Mechs vs. Minions challenges one to create programmable command lines in progressively more complex missions with high quality components." [SGOYT]
2019-08-06
"Penciltown provides a mix of resource management, town building, and an ongoing story with very few required components." [SGOYT]
2019-08-04
"Scythe offers up an immensely variable and enjoyable experience that includes minimal combat and many paths to victory." [SGOYT]
2019-08-04
"Bee Lives: We Will Only Know Summer challenges one to manage a hive internally and externally over the course of a year." [SGOYT]
2019-08-02
"Scoundrel takes a standard deck of cards on a dungeon crawl in a fairly formulaic model that still works well, especially when modified with a theme variant." [SGOYT]
2019-08-02
"Renegade offers a unique challenge through the use of variable countermeasures and a wide selection of available paths to victory." [SGOYT]
2019-08-01
"Anachrony features an interesting world steeped in time travel and a multitude of choices that take careful thought and planning to save the past and future." [SGOYT]
2019-07-31
"Anachrony is a stunning and complex game about time travel that features a challenging solo opponent and plenty of variety." [SGOYT]
2019-07-31
"Multiuniversum presents a unique time traveling theme with multi-purpose cards to offer up a challenging and enjoyable solo experience." [SGOYT]
2019-07-31
"Arboretum features a lovely selection of trees one can grow against a rather challenging unofficial solo opponent." [SGOYT]
2019-07-31
"The Crusoe Crew allows one to enjoy a gamebook system with 1 of 4 characters in a very relaxed sort of treasure hunt, filled with challenging puzzles." [SGOYT]
2019-07-30
"Obsession combines the possibility for excellent stories with enjoyable and challenging gameplay as one manages a country estate in the 1800s." [SGOYT]
2019-07-29
"Sunset Over Water features beautiful landscapes as one works towards collecting and painting various scenes." [SGOYT]
2019-07-29
"The Fool's Journey uses a deck of Tarot cards to create a story about the journey of an individual character." [SGOYT]
2019-07-28
"Bee Lives: We Will Only Know Summer continues to be an interesting hive management game that presents a very challenging sort of puzzle." [SGOYT]
2019-07-28
"Bee Lives: We Will Only Know Summer focuses on managing a hive internally and externally, and includes multiple ways to play solo." [SGOYT]
2019-07-26
"Bee Lives: We Will Only Know Summer is a wonderful puzzle about managing a hive, both internally and externally." [SGOYT]
2019-07-25
"The Bogey is a simple sort of game that can be played with a standard deck of cards, and presents some interesting choices." [SGOYT]
2019-07-24
"At the Gates of Loyang is a highly enjoyable puzzle about harvesting vegetables and optimizing deliveries to various customers." [SGOYT]
2019-07-22
"Black Sonata presents hidden movement and deduction mechanics in a solo atmosphere that may not be challenging forever, yet it still presents an interesting experience." [SGOYT]
2019-07-20
"Elevenses for One presents one with a charming card-based puzzle about putting together a tea party, though the solution is rather easy to discover." [SGOYT]
2019-07-19
"Too Many Bones features a cast of different characters one can build in different ways over the course of several strategic battles played with unique dice." [SGOYT]
2019-07-19
"Thousand Year Old Vampire is a solo RPG made up of interesting prompts that help tell the tale of a vampire over the course of hundreds of years." [SGOYT]
2019-07-19
"Fields of Green challenges one to build an engine out of a farming tableau with elements like livestock and fields, though it takes a fair bit of experience to do well." [SGOYT]
2019-07-18
"Wingspan is a beautiful game that lives up to the hype with simple and effective mechanics that create a challenging experience with every play." [SGOYT]
2019-07-18
"Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden is a hilarious puzzle centered around building a vegetable garden and trying to avoid the attacks of the neighboring vegetable people." [SGOYT]
2019-07-18
"Onirim challenges one to travel through a dreamscape to collect doors by laying out cards with different symbols." [SGOYT]
2019-07-18
"Thurn and Taxis challenges one to complete postal routes across Bavaria with an excellent and challenging solo variant." [SGOYT]
2019-07-18
"Race for the Galaxy is a race to build up a settlement against a solo opponent that is both easy to run and extremely challenging to beat." [SGOYT]
2019-07-18
"Villages of Valeria features multi-use cards and an interesting challenge as one adds buildings and adventurers to a slowly growing village." [SGOYT]
2019-07-17
"Knot Dice includes a unique set of dice reminiscent of Celtic knots, and some of the included games and puzzles are worth it for solo play." [SGOYT]
2019-07-17
"Kerala: The Way of the Elephant is a simple tile-laying puzzle that features elephants and vertical building, but is not particularly great as a solo game." [SGOYT]
2019-07-17
"Herbaceous Sprouts challenges one to make the most of randomized dice and tools, though the experience may be too easy or lightweight at times." [SGOYT]
2019-07-17
"Freedom: The Underground Railroad approaches a somber theme in a respectful manner with excellent mechanics that create a memorable game experience." [SGOYT]
2019-07-17
"Thousand Year Old Vampire simulates the story of a vampire over centuries within a solo RPG system focused on narration and examining what lies within a monster." [SGOYT]
2019-07-16
"Carcassonne is a classic tile-laying game that utilizes simple mechanics, and the solo variant changes very little for an excellent experience." [SGOYT]
2019-07-15
"Thousand Year Old Vampire is an excellent solo RPG that highlights the narrative behind the life of an individual who is transformed into a vampire." [SGOYT]
2019-07-14
"Obsession presents a unique theme that includes a suite of gameplay mechanics that work extremely well to simulate life in an 1800s British village." [SGOYT]
2019-07-11
"Obsession allows one to take control of a family and country estate in order to orchestrate a societal marriage through reputation and social events from the 1800s." [SGOYT]
2019-07-11
"Songbirds presents an adorable challenge between birds in a 5x5 mathematical puzzle that can be somewhat frustrating at times." [SGOYT]
2019-07-10
"Expedition: Northwest Passage is a wonderful tile-laying puzzle that utilizes a compelling story to present a simple but intriguing challenge." [SGOYT]
2019-07-07
"Crypt presents one with a humorous and macabre challenge of set collection mechanics with a unique bidding system." [SGOYT]
2019-07-07
"Project Dreamscape involves multi-use cards and a choice of actions as one travels through a dream." [SGOYT]
2019-07-07
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game presents one with a fun challenge that involves overlapping similar fruit trees in a diverse orchard." [SGOYT]
2019-07-01
"Herbaceous creates a relaxing experience with simple card mechanics and lovely artwork: It may not be unique, yet it works extremely well." [SGOYT]
2019-06-30
"Pandemic: Iberia presents an interesting challenge as one works to research diseases and prevent outbreaks with some rather clever actions and mechanics." [SGOYT]
2019-06-29
"Fields of Green presents a very relaxing but challenging sort of experience all about farming that rarely, if ever, feels frustrating even when the choices are sub-optimal." [SGOYT]
2019-06-28
"Wingspan presents a simple and elegant set of mechanics within a beautiful world of birds, and the challenge plays out differently with each play." [SGOYT]
2019-06-28
"Shards of Infinity features beautiful artwork and a unique sort of theme, yet gameplay boils down to luck and managing the cards available for purchase." [SGOYT]
2019-06-28
"Ticket to Ride presents an interesting sort of puzzle with train routes, yet some of the mechanics are less suited to solo play." [SGOYT]
2019-06-27
"Freedom: The Underground Railroad explores a difficult historical time and challenges one with excellent mechanics that present ethical dilemmas." [SGOYT]
2019-06-26
"Kerala: The Way of the Elephant is a simple sort of puzzle that offers up a relaxing and fun theme filled with elephants." [SGOYT]
2019-06-26
"Inis uses action cards, area control, and other mechanics on a quest to rule over a unique set of territories, although the unofficial solo variant may need a few changes." [SGOYT]
2019-06-26
"Sunset Over Water featutes beautiful landscapes and a puzzle that challenges one to optimize movement and victory points." [SGOYT]
2019-06-22
"Detective: City of Angels allows one to solve a number of mysteries with the actual possibility of lying suspects, although it may shine brightest as a multiplayer experience." [SGOYT]
2019-06-20
"The Fool's Journey uses a standard Tarot deck to tell the story of a character's journey with simple yet enjoyable mechanics." [SGOYT]
2019-06-19
"Herbaceous Sprouts challenges one to balance gains and losses against a solo opponent in the quest to plant in specific areas of a shared garden." [SGOYT]
2019-06-13
"Knot Dice presents one with a number of games and puzzles designed for use with the custom dice that create intricate patterns." [SGOYT]
2019-06-13
"Arboretum provides a fairly lightweight challenge as one plants trees and plans ahead to earn the ability to score various paths." [SGOYT]
2019-06-13
"Elevenses for One is a simple and short card game about stacking cards in increasing order, although it may be a little too lightweight in some ways." [SGOYT]
2019-06-12
"Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden provides a humorous challenge as one plants a vegetable garden while trying to thwart the efforts of the meddling neighbors." [SGOYT]
2019-06-12
"The Big Book of Madness features a randomized setup of spells and monsters that challenges one to build elemental decks to ward off different sorts of curses." [SGOYT]
2019-06-12
"Thurn and Taxis challenges one to complete a randomized puzzle of postal routes across a beautifully illustrated map." [SGOYT]
2019-06-11
"Project Dreamscape allows one to constantly make decisions about how to use each card on the path to chaining together identical icons in a dream." [SGOYT]
2019-06-10
"At the Gates of Loyang features wonderful mechanics that give one many choices about farming and supplying vegetables to various sorts of customers." [SGOYT]
2019-06-09
"Multiuniversum utilizes versatile cards to challenge one to make interesting choices on the path to closing various portals with a rather unique set of mechanics." [SGOYT]
2019-06-09
"The Crusoe Crew is a collection of gamebooks that allow one to play as different characters to solve puzzles and riddles while looking for hidden clues." [SGOYT]
2019-06-09
"Black Sonata combines hidden movement and deduction into a solo game with a unique set of mechanics that proves to be quite satisfying." [SGOYT]
2019-06-08
"Orchard: A 9 Card Solitaire Game features a simple set of mechanics that create an interesting sort of puzzle that changes with each play." [SGOYT]
2019-06-08
"Race for the Galaxy features an extremely challenging solo opponent that forces one to make the most of a wide variety of cards." [SGOYT]
2019-06-08
"Carcassonne is a classic sort of game with a solo variant that challenges one to create a 7x7 map of the countryside." [SGOYT]
2019-06-06
"Villages of Valeria presents a unique challenge with a variety of cards that one must carefully decide how to utilize in the best ways." [SGOYT]
2019-06-04
"Expedition: Northwest Passage allows one to place tiles to map out a region as the seasons change to create movement challenges for the ship and sled." [SGOYT]
2019-06-02
"Crypt is a comical sort of set collection game that challenges one to collect various items from the king's crypt." [SGOYT]
2019-06-02
"Songbirds features adorable birds who must be arranged in a 5x5 grid as one tries to collect points for choosing the loudest type of bird in each column and row." [SGOYT]
2019-05-31
"This simple sort of puzzle may not be the best solo experience, yet it offers up plenty of interesting decisions over a short play time." [SGOYT]
2019-05-24
"Overlapping cards and creating a tabletop orchard is a surprisingly challenging sort of experience that works very well." [SGOYT]
2019-05-17
"The process of creating a map of sea and ice is an immensely satisfying experience with plenty of variety and customizable goals." [SGOYT]
2019-05-17
"Chaining together various icons and choosing 1 of 2 available actions on each card creates a relaxing and challenging sort of experience." [SGOYT]
2019-05-16
"This quick and relatively simple card game presents some challenges, but can be a little tricky to learn with a confusing rulebook." [SGOYT]
2019-05-16
"Laying the tiles to create a 7x7 map is a relaxing sort of experience that still manages to present an interesting challenge as one completes cities, roads, and more." [SGOYT]
2019-05-16
"With a selection of characters to play as, one can enjoy this unique adventure within a book filled with hidden clues and puzzles to solve." [SGOYT]
2019-05-16
"Working through the best decisions with this solo variant adds on an excellent challenge without bloating the play time." [SGOYT]
2019-05-16
"Traveling around a card-based board of landscapes to paint the beautifully depicted scenes is a lightweight yet mildly challenging sort of experience." [SGOYT]
2019-05-15
"Simulating baseball with this system is an enjoyable and narrative experience with room to add on modules as desired." [SGOYT]
2019-05-13
"One is challenged to build up a seaside town and collect points with a slowly expanding pool of actions." [SGOYT]
2019-05-13
"A highly variable set of events and obstacles presents a unique sort of puzzle with a satisfying conclusion when one can eek out a victory." [SGOYT]
2019-05-09
"With an enormous variety of heroes and villains, one builds up a team to take down the mastermind in this exciting and entertaining superhero game." [SGOYT]
2019-05-08
"Playing as a zany superhero provides a bit of comedy with this lighthearted superhero game that offers up an interesting sort of puzzle." [SGOYT]
2019-05-07
"This rather comical narrative game sets one in the world of Jane Austen, and has the potential to provide a decently entertaining solo experience." [SGOYT]
2019-05-07
"This classic sort of lightweight card puzzle presents a variety of challenges with the inclued expansions that can be combined or enjoyed separately." [SGOYT]
2019-05-06
"The eclectic mix of vegetable people and gardening provides a rather comical experience within a very challenging game." [SGOYT]
2019-05-05
"Planting herbs with this simple sort of card game provides a very relaxing and lightweight sort of experience." [SGOYT]
2019-05-04
"With a variety of games and puzzles, this custom dice set challenges one to create different sorts of Celtic-inspired designs." [SGOYT]
2019-05-03
"This gorgeous game allows one to choose a combination of construction and militaristic actions to build up a nation, although some plays can be unbalanced." [SGOYT]
2019-05-02
"With just a deck of cards and a simple tracker, this straightforward game can be enjoyed in about 5 minutes." [SGOYT]
2019-05-02
"With multiple ways to use each card, one is faced with creating a village and recruiting a variety of helpful adventurers." [SGOYT]
2019-05-01
"This older but classic sort of game challenges one to complete a puzzle of completing postal routes between various Bavarian cities." [SGOYT]
2019-05-01
"This bird-themed card game often stretches out across a table and can be frustrating, yet it presents an interesting and adorable sort of puzzle." [SGOYT]
2019-04-30
"Excellent solo mechanics and narrative potential meld in this Victorian-themed game that places one at the head of a British household." [SGOYT]
2019-04-30
"Attracting birds and creating an engine provides an interesting challenge with this excellent and beautiful game." [SGOYT]
2019-04-29
"Although there is a minimal amount of enjoyment as a solo game, some moments are still fun as one tends to a library of fantasy-themed books." [SGOYT]
2019-04-27
"A new solo variant currently in development creates more tension and strategy while still keeping the overall play time very short." [SGOYT]
2019-04-27
"This graphic novel adventure is somewhat short, yet packs in plenty of riddles and puzzles with a unique set of 4 character books." [SGOYT]
2019-04-26
"Although not groundbreaking, this elephant-themed puzzle provides a reasonably entertaining experience." [SGOYT]
2019-04-26
"Although deceptively simple on its surface, this intriguing sci-fi card game has a good deal of strategic play." [SGOYT]
2019-04-26
"Deduction and hidden movement come together nicely with this unique solo game about exploring London and locating the Dark Lady." [SGOYT]
2019-04-25
"This baseball simulation uses dice to tell a story in an amazing way, and the game allows for plenty of modular customization." [SGOYT]
2019-04-25
"Collecting treasures from a family crypt is a comical sort of experience with this lightweight game that plays quickly." [SGOYT]
2019-04-25
"With solid mechanics and a tense atmosphere, this game sheds a light on an historical period filled with lessons that should not be forgotten." [SGOYT]
2019-04-24
"A rich narrative comes to life as one travels throughout the variable world and experiences a beautiful selection of artwork on the quest to defeat an ancient enemy." [SGOYT]
2019-04-24
"Finding the optimal order of the cards provides a lightweight puzzle with this adorable tea-related theme." [SGOYT]
2019-04-24
"Being able to create a tabletop farm takes a lot of strategic thought, yet the overall experience is enjoyably relaxing." [SGOYT]
2019-04-23
"This interesting adventure has its moments, but also features an unexpected theme with a rather confusing set of corridors." [SGOYT]
2019-04-23
"This simple but interesting card game can be played with a standard deck of cards in a matter of minutes." [SGOYT]
2019-04-23
"Creating avenues of trees presents an interesting challenge as one must manage the solo opponent and earn the ability to score points." [SGOYT]
2019-04-22
"This classic sort of puzzle challenges one to fulfill orders by planning ahead and growing a number of different vegetables." [SGOYT]
2019-04-16
"Tabletop gardening comes to life with this fairly lightweight but strategic sort of puzzle that features an easy-to-run solo opponent." [SGOYT]
2019-04-13
"With a Tarot deck and vitality tracker, one can enjoy a quick and somewhat challenging experience." [SGOYT]
2019-04-10
"This simple solo variant allows one to create a 7x7 map as a simple but enjoyable sort of puzzle." [SGOYT]
2019-04-08
"The lock mechanisms are rather unique, yet the overall feel of the solo mode often doesn't make for an enjoyable kind of experience." [SGOYT]
2019-04-07
"With the ability to choose 1 of 2 actions on each card, this charming and lightweight game offers up a lot of enjoyment in a short play time." [SGOYT]
2019-04-04
"The opening scenario sets the stage for a vast game filled with a plethora of investigators, decks, scenarios, and much more." [SGOYT]
2019-04-03
"Creating an orchard with overlapping cards is both simple and challenging with just the right amount of complexity." [SGOYT]
2019-04-02
"This beautiful game features wonderful landscapes, and presents a lightweight challenge with interesting decisions." [SGOYT]
2019-04-01
"Laying tiles out to create a map is quite relaxing, yet the seasonal elements and close connection to one's crew makes this game simply excellent." [SGOYT]
2019-03-31
"This bright and cheery gardening puzzle works well enough, but can feel like it's trying to be something other than what it is at times." [SGOYT]
2019-03-29
"Hosting a tea party with this simple card game is a relaxing and lightweight sort of experience." [SGOYT]
2019-03-28
"This wonderful little gardening game about planting herbs is quick and simple in a way that makes it a relaxing sort of activity." [SGOYT]
2019-03-28
"Following along with this dark story presents some interesting challenges and decisions, yet it is inherently limited in its long-term usage." [SGOYT]
2019-03-27
"Using tiles to build a city creates a very challenging sort of game with an excellent solo variant." [SGOYT]
2019-03-26
"A wonderful narrative often comes to life as one builds up a family's estate and social circles in a very Downton Abbey-esque atmosphere." [SGOYT]
2019-03-22
"As one guides a character through a journey with the use of a Tarot deck, challenges present themselves and a narrative develops." [SGOYT]
2019-03-21
"This quirky gardening game pits one against a set of meddlesome neighbors who stop at nothing to steal vegetables whenever possible." [SGOYT]
2019-03-20
"Creating an avenue of trees presents a surprisingly interesting challenge with an excellent and unofficial solo variant." [SGOYT]
2019-03-20
"This straightforward solitaire game can be enjoyed with a standard deck of cards and offers some interesting gameplay moments." [SGOYT]
2019-03-20
"Attracting birds of all sorts provides a fun challenge to build up an engine with some absolutely gorgeous artwork." [SGOYT]
2019-03-20
"Creating a farm makes for a very satisfying experience with a wide variety of cards that allows one to slowly and steadily expand over the course of play." [SGOYT]
2019-03-14
"With bright and whimsical artwork, this one offers a lightweight but challenging experience as one works through a dreamscape." [SGOYT]
2019-03-14
"This quick and enjoyable card game features unique artwork and plenty of included expansions to add different sorts of challenges." [SGOYT]
2019-03-12
"This older classic provides an interesting puzzle with the solo variant as one builds postal routes through Bavaria." [SGOYT]
2019-03-11
"This lightweight romp through the wilderness challenges one to paint landscapes to fulfill various commissions." [SGOYT]
2019-03-11
"Choosing dice and tools on the path to planting seeds for the most points presents a lightweight but mostly enjoyable challenge." [SGOYT]
2019-03-10
"Tracking down the Black Lady through London and gathering clues is a highly enjoyable experience with this game that features unique hidden movement and clues." [SGOYT]
2019-03-10
"With a variety of games and puzzles, this selection of unique dice challenges one to create all sorts of patterns." [SGOYT]
2019-03-10
"Finding ways to build an engine with a variety of powers creates an interesting sort of challenge with stunningly illustrated birds." [SGOYT]
2019-03-10
"Overlapping cards is a simple enough task on the way to creating a fruit orchard, yet there are many challenges in this quick card game." [SGOYT]
2019-03-05
"With an adorable bird theme, this mathematical puzzle offers up a challenge that takes time to master." [SGOYT]
2019-03-03
"This dungeon crawler offers up a plethora of content with unique characters and mechanics, yet it may not be for everyone." [SGOYT]
2019-03-02
"This beautiful game challenges one to guide a crew on an expedition to find the Northwest Passage with a selection of tiles that creates a unique map." [SGOYT]
2019-03-02
"Putting together a 7x7 map with the available tile creates a relaxing sort of challenge that doesn't stray far from the standard game rules." [SGOYT]
2019-02-28
"This game utilizes a Tarot deck in a way that creates the potential for a narrative as one guides a character through the journey of life." [SGOYT]
2019-02-27
"Finding the optimal ways to earn points and expand in the galaxy creates an intense sort of puzzle that's quite difficult, but also very rewarding." [SGOYT]
2019-02-27
"Although far from easy, this version of Pandemic offers up a lot of interesting challenges and decisions from start to finish." [SGOYT]
2019-02-27
"Connecting cities with a train route creates a fun puzzle, yet the difficulty and gameplay may not be ideal." [SGOYT]
2019-02-25
"Creating a hex-based town center to define the available actions while also building a colony creates an enjoyable and challenging puzzle." [SGOYT]
2019-02-24
"Although filled with humor and stunning artwork, the story campaign leaves a lot to be desired and offers little in terms of enjoyable gameplay." [SGOYT]
2019-02-24
"This interesting blend of board game and tabletop roleplaying aspects falls short in a few ways, but has a lot to offer in a rich, fantasy world." [SGOYT]
2019-02-24
"This sci-fi deck-building game provides plenty of interesting choices and combinations as one goes up against a rather difficult solo opponent." [SGOYT]
2019-02-22
"This light, space-themed card game provides a set of interesting challenges and unique goals." [SGOYT]
2019-02-21
"With a little imagination, this standard dungeon crawl turns into a challenging and interesting sort of game that plays quickly." [SGOYT]
2019-02-21
"The hidden movement and clue system work perfectly in a solo setting to create an intriguing and difficult-to-solve mystery." [SGOYT]
2019-02-16
"With many decisions to make during each round, this tabletop vegetable gardening experience is both interesting and entertaining, so long as one can handle the vegetable people." [SGOYT]
2019-02-16
"Traveling across a set of landscapes challenges one to find the best paths to score victory points on a beautiful journey across natural scenes." [SGOYT]
2019-02-13
"This nautically-themed game challenges one to outwit a number of solo opponents in the quest to build a town and collect the most valuable whale tokens." [SGOYT]
2019-02-12
"The puzzle that each legend presents creates an exciting and interesting experience with mysteries and surprises around every corner." [SGOYT]
2019-02-12
"Highly challenging and difficult, one has to carefully work through problems to clear obstacles and survive to the end of a mission." [SGOYT]
2019-02-12
"Although quick and relatively simple, this card game offers up plenty of modular expansions and challenging turns." [SGOYT]
2019-02-11
"With plenty of interesting combinations, one has to carefully plan ahead in this challenging game all about hacking and solving problems across a network." [SGOYT]
2019-02-08
"The combinations of hero cards create unique situations with each play and challenge one to figure out some rather intriguing strategies." [SGOYT]
2019-02-07
"This interesting tile-laying experience challenges one to explore a vast expanse of ice and water with an excellent seasonal mechanic." [SGOYT]
2019-02-05
"With so many different card combinations and a staggering amount of card variety, this tabletop farming game provides a unique experience with each play." [SGOYT]
2019-02-02
"A rich narrative develops during the course of this amazing game that forces one to balance all the activities around a country estate and social circles." [SGOYT]
2019-02-01
"This dice-based game offers up a nice solo mode, but often feels like one is simply doing anything to block the solo opponent." [SGOYT]
2019-02-01
"The simple concept of overlapping cards for points is deceptively challenging with plenty of careful decisions to work through with this card-based puzzle." [SGOYT]
2019-02-01
"Tricky decisions abound in this adorable card game that features birds and simple mathematics." [SGOYT]
2019-02-01
"With a new solo variant, this beautiful tree-based game evolves into a tense matchup with plenty of tough decisions and strategies." [SGOYT]
2019-01-31
"Managing a library with different visitor meeples plays quickly and relatively easily with a custom solo variant." [SGOYT]
2019-01-30
"This light and simple solitaire game can be enjoyed with a standard deck of cards and offers up some interesting decisions." [SGOYT]
2019-01-27
"Building a farm provides a unique and satisfying experience as one works through various decisions and makes the most of various cards." [SGOYT]
2019-01-27
"Although interesting to a certain degree, this may feel a little too easy and random to be as enjoyable as similarly lightweight games." [SGOYT]
2019-01-25
"Dripping in a Victorian-era theme, this interesting and enjoyable experience challenges one to manage and build both a country estate and family reputation." [SGOYT]
2019-01-21
"This lighter version of Race for the Galaxy plays quickly and provides a number of interesting situations and challenges." [SGOYT]
2019-01-16
"Bad luck can sometimes result in frustrating gutter balls and frames, yet this bowling game is quite enjoyable from start to finish." [SGOYT]
2019-01-15
"Stemming the tide of pollution to save the planet is a unique game theme, although an unclear rulebook can make the first play a little frustrating." [SGOYT]
2019-01-11
"In another exciting adventure, the Nautilus traveled through the seas in this nautically themed game that offers up an excellent solo experience." [SGOYT]
2019-01-10
"Guiding a Fool through a Tarot journey is an enjoyable experience that comes with a lot of narrative potential." [SGOYT]
2019-01-10
"A beautiful collection of landscapes make a table look beautiful while providing an interesting but quick sort of solo experience." [SGOYT]
2019-01-09
"Although some activities may be rather easy with a minimal challenge, this unique dice set offers up a lot of enjoyable puzzles and games." [SGOYT]
2019-01-08
"Connecting and completing postal routes works as an interesting solo puzzle with plenty of variety and an adjustable difficulty level." [SGOYT]
2019-01-08
"A 7x7 map takes little effort to create in theory, yet this solo variant works well to create an enjoyable and straightforward challenge." [SGOYT]
2019-01-06
"Overlapping cards to create an orchard is a fun and challenging activity, particularly with the very active community." [SGOYT]
2019-01-05
"With the solo rules from Songbirds, this card game can be made a lot more enjoyable as one plants a forest." [SGOYT]
2019-01-04
"This quick and relatively simple card game features a lovely tea party theme in a puzzle that can be a little too easy to figure out." [SGOYT]
2019-01-03
"The simple mechanics and unique artwork create a game that plays quickly and calls to be played just one more time." [SGOYT]
2019-01-03
"The perfect score is a difficult goal to achieve, yet this relaxing gardening game plays quickly and looks beautiful on the table." [SGOYT]
2019-01-02
"This unique theme takes one on a journey through emotions as bliss and gloom clash over control of various realms of the mind." [SGOYT]
2019-01-02
"This is a simply adorable bird-themed card game about using addition to ensure that a certain type of bird sings the loudest in the forest." [SGOYT]
2019-01-02
"This straightforward and fairly generic deck building game works well enough, but can swing wildly based on the luck of the card draw." [SGOYT]
2019-01-02
"Creating a map of ice and water provides both an interesting and challenging puzzle that plays out quite differently each time." [SGOYT]
2019-01-01
"Planting vegetables takes a careful bit of planning in this wonderful little game that features vintage-style artwork and rather unique vegetable people." [SGOYT]
2018-12-31
"Simple arithmetic and adorable artwork combine to make a fun and challenging game." [SGOYT]
2018-12-31
"Finding ways to create an excellent orchard takes a lot of careful planning with this fun and quick card game." [SGOYT]
2018-12-31
"Traveling across a beautiful archipelago features many available actions and paths to victory with a solo variant that's both challenging and interesting." [SGOYT]
2018-12-30
"Pesky neighbors play the role of villains who steal precious vegetables in this light-hearted and lovely gardening-based card game." [SGOYT]
2018-12-29
"Planting a vegetable garden and protecting it against some terrible neighbors is a fun and challenging experience: Just watch out for the vegetable people." [SGOYT]
2018-12-28
"This highly strategic and challenging space-based game takes time to master, yet provides an amazingly enjoyable experience with plenty of variability." [SGOYT]
2018-12-27
"A trip down memory lane with this older game is certainly fun, but the solo mode itself offers very little for modern solo gamers to enjoy." [SGOYT]
2018-12-26
"This rather basic system works well to create all sorts of stories, particularly when used with other sets of Rory's Story Cubes." [SGOYT]
2018-12-26
"After little success and poor decisions, everything finally came together with an impressive railway and research into all of the diseases." [SGOYT]
2018-12-22
"Despite the beautiful artwork and intriguing mechanics, this game doesn't always hold up as an enjoyable solo experience." [SGOYT]
2018-12-21
"A tricky mastermind made the solo variant rather difficult during another exciting matchup between heroes and villains." [SGOYT]
2018-12-20
"A relentless assault from Stryfe and his villains made for a difficult challenge, but card synergies came to light later on in this excellent deck building game." [SGOYT]
2018-12-19
"Shapeshifting enemies made for a sneaky twist in this matchup against Mr. Sinister during an exciting and enjoyable play." [SGOYT]
2018-12-18
"With a team of 4 heroes, Andor was protected from encroaching evil during the first couple of legends in this beautiful and interesting puzzle-based game." [SGOYT]
2018-12-17
"This comical superhero game provides a myriad of possibilities for heroes and villains within a decently entertaining gameplay system." [SGOYT]
2018-12-17
"Despite some rules mistakes that later came to light, this gladiatorial combat against Cronus the Titan proved to be a highly entertaining strategic puzzle." [SGOYT]
2018-12-17
"Enclosing bulls with straight line fences creates an interesting puzzle when paired with the luck of dice rolls." [SGOYT]
2018-12-17
"Planting herbs in this set collection card game is a fun and relaxing exercise that takes only a few minutes to deliver an interesting experience." [SGOYT]
2018-12-16
"Rome fought hard against Cronus, but an excellent strategy was destroyed with some unlucky dice rolls during a somewhat lackluster play." [SGOYT]
2018-12-16
"A quick run-in with a troll mage spelled disaster for the team in this highly variable puzzle that provides plenty of narrative potential." [SGOYT]
2018-12-14
"With variable actions for the solo opponent, the solo variant provides an interesting challenge with many strategic choices." [SGOYT]
2018-12-14
"The puzzle of building and harvesting a card-based orchard is quite fascinating, with a good deal of variety that keeps gameplay quick and interesting." [SGOYT]
2018-12-13
"Creating a 7x7 map of tiles is an interesting and quick exercise, but can be devoid of any real strategy at times." [SGOYT]
2018-12-12
"Adorable avian artwork brings this interesting and challenging puzzle to life, where every card placement is crucial to scoring." [SGOYT]
2018-12-12
"Although a simple tile-laying puzzle on the surface, this game often goes beyond and challenges one to think about the difficulties of an expeditionary team." [SGOYT]
2018-12-11
"Working through strategic card placements and simple sums provides a surprisingly deep experience with this lightweight, adorable game featuring beautiful bird artwork." [SGOYT]
2018-12-10
"Another fantastic victory was achived with plenty of upgrades and a good deal of luck in this wonderful, nautically-themed adventure." [SGOYT]
2018-12-09
"With a lot of luck and some good decision making, a triumphant victory was reached on Captian Nemo's path of exploration and treasure seeking." [SGOYT]
2018-12-09
"Luck came and went like an ocean tide during a particularly awful play where Captain Nemo ended up broken just before scoring could occur." [SGOYT]
2018-12-09
"Although the solo variant may be a little too easy, it allows one to enjoy this short and beautiful game all about planting trees." [SGOYT]
2018-12-09
"Unknown disasters and spells made for an excellent puzzle as an inspector surveyed the academy in this high quality and entertaining game." [SGOYT]
2018-12-08
"Quick gameplay and interesting card combinations make for an interesting space-based experience with the unofficial solo campaign mode." [SGOYT]
2018-12-08
"Despite some varied strategies involving economic and militaristic actions, the solo opponent pulled ahead with this nice solo variant that showcases some beautiful artwork." [SGOYT]
2018-12-07
"The solo campaign mode adds on multiple goals that are quite challenging, making this an enjoyable 10-minute game to play multiple times in a row." [SGOYT]
2018-12-07
"Building a pair of Alhambras works as an interesting challenge as one finds ways to best utilize the currency cards and building market." [SGOYT]
2018-12-07
"Creating knotted designs to represent a book is a unique and meditative experience, although there are times when poor rolls add on a layer of frustration." [SGOYT]
2018-12-06
"Building fences to isolate bulls is an interesting dice-driven geometric puzzle that presents interesting decisions, although doing well is quite a challenge." [SGOYT]
2018-12-06
"The unofficial solo campaign provides multiple goals to work towards and creates a challenge with this simplified version of Race for the Galaxy." [SGOYT]
2018-12-04
"This quick and simple battle-based game involves a lot of reliance on dice, yet still offers up a few interesting decisions througout the course of play." [SGOYT]
2018-12-04
"A nice mix of luck and strategy combined to yield a personal high score in this beautiful, relaxing game all about painting landscapes." [SGOYT]
2018-12-03
"Another monthly challenge resulted in something of a poor showing, yet this quick and surprisingly deep game continues to be an absolute delight." [SGOYT]
2018-12-03
"Building and collecting whale tokens take on various priorities as one tries to outsmart solo opponents with robust orders, all in a very reasonable amount of play time." [SGOYT]
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]
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]
2018-11-26
"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]
2018-11-25
"A classic mystery traveled down back alleys and sinister clues, although the game itself may not shine its greatest when played solo." [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]
2018-11-21
"During a routine inspection, the academy fell victim to many threats as the young wizards struggled to cast spells and find ways to solve the puzzle." [SGOYT]
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]
2018-11-18
"Focusing heavily on the economy or military tends to lead to easy victories in this beautiful game that sometimes feels less challenging than it could be." [SGOYT]
2018-11-18
"With an outdated solo mode that offers very little, this visually appealing game might benefit from a custom solo variant to make it more interesting." [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]
2018-11-16
"This lovely gem about planting herbs creates a calming, relaxing atmosphere where scores don't seem to matter in a good way." [SGOYT]
2018-11-15
"At the advanced difficulty level, a challenging puzzle came together as many lengthy postal routes took shape for an excellent end result." [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]
2018-11-13
"A couple of plays with this excellent solo variant resulted in nearly completed maps, but fell just short." [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]
2018-11-12
"Working out an optimal path around a conveyor belt made for some interesting decisions that featured another duo of comically random characters." [SGOYT]
2018-11-12
"A tense race against spreading diseases came down to the final turn in this excellent addition to the Pandemic series." [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]
2018-11-11
"Kells: The Abbey is a rather enjoyable game mode once one understands the rules, and building walls with dice is both fun and challenging." [SGOYT]
2018-11-10
"This lightweight card game features beautiful natural artwork of trees, and the solo variant is a decently enjoyable experience that may be a little too luck-driven." [SGOYT]
2018-11-10
"This quick and lightweight game plays in about 5 minutes with simple mechanics, and with some luck a perfect score was in the cards today." [SGOYT]
2018-11-09
"An interesting assortment of challenges ended up returning near the end to cut the journey short, yet this was another enjoyable experience with the artwork of a Tarot deck." [SGOYT]
2018-11-08
"The simple base game is quite effective and enjoyable, weaving an adventure through a surreal labyrinth with interesting choices." [SGOYT]
2018-11-07
"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]
2018-11-07
"A unique hero and villain made for an interesting pregame situation, but repetitive and dry mechanics took away from a potentially thematic experience." [SGOYT]
2018-11-06
"A nice collection of commission cards resulted in an excellent score during another fun play of this beautiful, lightweight game." [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]
2018-11-04
"A lot of bad luck with the final destination cards led to a mediocre score, and showcased how this train-based solo variant can be a bit frustrating." [SGOYT]
2018-11-04
"With no damage to any ship resources, a victory was barely secured during a very tense play of this excellent, nautically-themed game." [SGOYT]
2018-11-03
"Victory was not in the cards today with this quick and reasonably enjoyable card game that drums up interest in the art of lobbying." [SGOYT]
2018-11-03
"A handful of plays still did not result in the perfect score, yet this game provides a relaxing and enjoyable experience in just a few minutes." [SGOYT]
2018-11-03
"Disease spread slowly across Spain and victory looked to be in sight, but a final outbreak ended things just a little early in this excellent game in the Pandemic series." [SGOYT]
2018-11-02
"The hunt for a complete map did not succeed this time, yet this exploration-based game offers up an enjoyable experience with each and every play." [SGOYT]
2018-11-01
"A tricky situation with the initial legend allowed a trio of heroes to triumph in this beautiful puzzle game that rewards cooperation and minimal combat." [SGOYT]
2018-11-01
"A combination of rude book thieves and poor scoring opportunities resulted in losses during a couple of plays with the simple librarian solo variant." [SGOYT]
2018-10-30
"SGOYT November 2018 Activity 2." [SGOYT]
2018-10-31
"A selection of games and puzzles allows one to create unique, intertwined designs with these custom dice in a relaxing environment." [SGOYT]
2018-10-30
"Building the Alhambra with multiple tiles and money cards presents an interesting challenge with this excellent solo variant." [SGOYT]
2018-10-29
"Building an orchard provides a simple, compact sort of challenge filled with important decisions and more depth than one might expect from 9 cards." [SGOYT]
2018-10-26
"Putting together a team to beat a myriad of obstacles presents an interesting puzzle that varies considerably from play to play." [SGOYT]
2018-10-23
"This roll-and-write game appears to be simple on the surface, but presents one with many challenges on the path to the final activation." [SGOYT]
2018-10-21
"Fighting against villains with various heroes provides an excellent experience complete with tension and plenty of problems to solve cooperatively with multiple characters." [SGOYT]
2018-10-21
"Playing through a series of increasingly difficult solo trials allows one to form different teams of gladiators and take advantage of unique skills in this high quality game." [SGOYT]
2018-10-21
"Working through a puzzle with a team of characters provides a satisfying experience as one finds solutions from different card combinations." [SGOYT]
2018-10-20
"A harvest theme makes for a charming experience that requires minimal components, yet features plenty of strategic decisions and thinking." [SGOYT]
2018-10-19
"A wide variety of beautiful landscapes create a colorful display where one must carefully plan each move to make the most of the commission cards." [SGOYT]
2018-10-18
"As one travels through a city in this graphic novel adventure, mysteries unfold over the course of an enjoyable but limited sort of experience." [SGOYT]
2018-10-17
"Playing through various legends presents one with different sorts of challenges and puzzles that can change drastically as new chapters unfold." [SGOYT]
2018-10-16
"This beautiful game takes place in a fantasy world of legends, yet focuses more on finding creative solutions to different puzzles." [SGOYT]
2018-10-16
"Guiding a Fool through the various challenges presented in a Tarot deck provides an interesting experience with customizable difficulty." [SGOYT]
2018-10-15
"Against the more difficult solo opponents, one may enjoy a fast and portable card game that involves building up a small neighborhood." [SGOYT]
2018-10-14
"There is a great deal of enjoyment as one guides a team through a mission and multiple obstacles, which come together to form a challenging puzzle." [SGOYT]
2018-10-14
"Traveling through a card-based labyrinth with unique artwork is an enjoyable and lightweight sort of challenge." [SGOYT]
2018-10-14
"Building a small map with a number of tiles creates an interesting but lightweight challenge that offers up just the right amount of difficulty." [SGOYT]
2018-10-14
"Solving various mysteries in this interesting graphic novel adventure allows one to choose a different specialty and follow various paths." [SGOYT]
2018-10-14
"Managing a small herb garden provides a quick and lightweight challenge with a collection of lovely artwork that creates a relaxing atmosphere." [SGOYT]
2018-10-13
"This simple but enjoyable card-based game challenges one to create sequences while avoiding nightmares on a quick journey through a whimsical labyrinth." [SGOYT]
2018-10-12
"Battling a super massive computer across a network provides a myriad of challenges within a fairly compact game space, filled with interesting decisions." [SGOYT]
2018-10-11
"This bright and vibrant game challenges one to build a city and earn more points than the solo opponent, yet it may become a little too easy and predictable over time." [SGOYT]
2018-10-10
"Building an orchard from a mere 9 cards is a quick sort of challenge that includes meaningful decisions with an enjoyable and light theme." [SGOYT]
2018-10-10
"This portable dungeon crawler provides some interesting decisions, but is extremely dependent on luck with little room for poor dice rolls." [SGOYT]
2018-10-10
"This charming bowling game allows one to utilize real bowling concepts to create quick and simple sums on the path to the perfect score." [SGOYT]
2018-10-09
"With only a few beautiful cards, one can enjoy a quick and simple puzzle about preparing for a tea service." [SGOYT]
2018-10-08
"Guiding a city's gladiators to victory is a strategic challenge with this excellent game that features high quality components and a lot of variability." [SGOYT]
2018-10-08
"Building a small neighborhood takes just a matter of minutes as one faces off against different solo opponents, although the challenge may be a little too lightweight and straightforward." [SGOYT]
2018-10-08
"This simple solo variant creates a unique challenge with each play, while still ensuring that gameplay is lightweight and quick." [SGOYT]
2018-10-08
"This card-driven game presents interesting decisions as one travels through a labyrinth of a dreamscape over the course of about 10 minutes." [SGOYT]
2018-10-07
"Guiding a submarine on a worldwide journey is fraught with peril and tension that is simulated excellently with this beautiful and challenging game." [SGOYT]
2018-10-06
"Traveling through a dreamscape labyrinth progresses quickly with this simple game that includes a plethora of strategy and thinking." [SGOYT]
2018-10-06
"Building postal routes throughout Bavaria is a straightforward but challenging sort of puzzle that takes place on a beautiful board." [SGOYT]
2018-10-05
"This beautiful tile-laying game challenges one to explore the dangerous channels in the north as it simulates the seasons and tension of survival." [SGOYT]
2018-10-04
"Developing a map of the northern water in the search for an opening creates an enjoyable and challenging puzzle that differs quite a bit from play to play." [SGOYT]
2018-10-04
"Overlapping cards to increase points is a clever mechanic that works well with this harvesting theme, while providing a solid challenge with each play." [SGOYT]
2018-10-04
"Guiding a Fool through a lifelong journey of various challenges presents some interesting decisions, but may work best with an increased difficulty level." [SGOYT]
2018-10-03
"With just a few cards, this creates a strategic situation where one must carefully weigh the benefits and risks of building and harvesting an orchard." [SGOYT]
2018-10-03
"This highly portable game allows one to build a small neighborhood against various solo opponents, although it may be a little too lightweight and easy." [SGOYT]
2018-10-02
"This wonderful 9-card game features lightweight mechanics with a good deal of strategic thought as one builds and harvests an orchard." [SGOYT]
2018-10-01
"This beautiful card game combines lightweight but meaningful decisions with lovely artwork as one paints landscapes and completes valuable commissions." [SGOYT]
2018-09-30
"Cooperative deck-building and puzzle solving merge together in an interesting way with this game that provides a surprising amount of variety and challenges." [SGOYT]
2018-09-29
"The versatile cards cut down on the number of components in this somewhat interesting dungeon-inspired experience that may feel a little too mechanical." [SGOYT]
2018-09-28
"Beautiful and soothing artwork combines with lightweight mechanics to create a very enjoyable game that works well in many ways." [SGOYT]
2018-09-28
"Creating an orchard and harvesting various fruits makes for a relaxing game that features lightweight mechanics and interesting decisions." [SGOYT]
2018-09-27
"A myriad of excellent mechanics and tons of variety come together with one of the best solo opponents to create a simply wonderful solo experience set in space." [SGOYT]
2018-09-27
"This solo variant shortens the game considerably while making it feel like more of a library, all with a lightweight set of mechanics." [SGOYT]
2018-09-25
"This classic game is quick and easy to play with a nice blend of simple addition problems and luck." [SGOYT]
2018-09-24
"This print-and-play game features an excellent concept and set of rules, so that the dice rolls matter and many decisions must be carefully made." [SGOYT]
2018-09-23
"Creating an orchard and harvesting the fruit provides a warm theme with card-driven mechanics that work surprisingly well in this wonderful little game." [SGOYT]
2018-09-22
"This quick card game offers up a lot of strategic challenges within a small package, and is surprisingly interesting to play." [SGOYT]
2018-09-21
"Solving challenges and working towards goals come together in a wonderful game that rewards careful planning, while still throwing in many variables to make each play unique." [SGOYT]
2018-09-20
"Battling a computer system across a network features unique challenges within an excellent puzzle that varies from play to play." [SGOYT]
2018-09-20
"This intriguing way to use a Tarot deck tells a story while also offering up plenty of interesting decisions." [SGOYT]
2018-09-19
"Completing routes across Bavaria is a challenging puzzle that ties in with history, and takes place on a beautiful board." [SGOYT]
2018-09-19
"This beautiful tile-laying game has its enjoyable moments, but may become stale after multiple plays if one wants to do more than complete small puzzles." [SGOYT]
2018-09-19
"Completing train routes provides an interesting challenge that can feel a bit repetitive, yet still offers up a random experience with each play." [SGOYT]
2018-09-18
"Tracking and attacking a number of terrible beasts while defending a village is an interesting premise in this great print-and-play game." [SGOYT]
2018-09-18
"Exploring and powering up an ancient machine is a very enjoyable experience with this high quality print-and-play game." [SGOYT]
2018-09-18
"This simple and dry single page RPG is extremely light on enjoyment and decision-making power, yet offers up a quick opportunity to roll some dice." [SGOYT]
2018-09-17
"Exploring and creating a map of the frozen north is an interesting experience filled with tough decisions and challenges right up until the end." [SGOYT]
2018-09-16
"An interesting journey takes place over the course of a single day as one tries to solve mysteries and puzzles, all in a unique graphic novel format." [SGOYT]
2018-09-16
"A bit of mathematical bowling is a highly enjoyable experience with a game that costs practically nothing to play, and offers up a lightweight challenge." [SGOYT]
2018-09-15
"This fantastic puzzle challenges one to find solutions with the available spells, which is a very fun experience that makes for an excellent game." [SGOYT]
2018-09-14
"A simply amazing puzzle is presented with a high degree of variability as one guides various characters to protect a magical academy against different threats through the use of unknown spells." [SGOYT]
2018-09-14
"Traveling to different locations to paint landscapes is a very relaxing exercise that provides a nice challenge in a short amount of time." [SGOYT]
2018-09-14
"Building a colony is a very strategic experience with a plethora of decisions to make in all facets of play, compounded by many factors that add unique challenges." [SGOYT]
2018-09-13
"Working out simple addition problems is a relaxing exercise as one enjoys a unique take on bowling." [SGOYT]
2018-09-12
"With many ways to earn points and build up a quaint seaside town, the variable setup ensures that there are a lot of decisions to make." [SGOYT]
2018-09-11
"Building a seaside town is an enjoyable challenge as new actions open up and the unique solo opponents follow different paths to potential victory." [SGOYT]
2018-09-11
"Guiding a hero through a series of dangerous situations, all while trying to solve a mystery, is very enjoyable with this graphic novel format." [SGOYT]
2018-09-11
"Putting together a team of unique stuffed animals to fight against the denizens of nightmares provides a reasonably interesting challenge, sometimes marred by bad dice rolls." [SGOYT]
2018-09-10
"Working through a unique mystery in this graphic novel adventure seems to provide many different options and paths to completion, with a possible optimal path to discover." [SGOYT]
2018-09-10
"Challenging yet enjoyable, this tile-laying puzzle creates a map as one struggles to guide the crew home safely by the end of the expedition." [SGOYT]
2018-09-08
"Solving a number of cases is an exciting adventure, although as with most mysteries, reusability can be a concern in the short-term." [SGOYT]
2018-09-08
"A beautiful array of artwork brings this somewhat standard city builder to life as one pursues a number of different available strategies." [SGOYT]
2018-09-07
"Building a map with this solo variant creates a relaxing experience as tiles are drawn and laid out in a unique pattern." [SGOYT]
2018-09-06
"Setting off to solve a handful of unique cases is quite interesting within this graphic novel adventure setting." [SGOYT]
2018-09-06
"Using tiles to create a map simulates exploration of the frozen tundra quite nicely, complete with unique challenges and customizable goals." [SGOYT]
2018-09-05
"Sleuthing alongside Holmes and Watson is a unique experience with this graphic novel adventure that has much more than simple text-based clues." [SGOYT]
2018-09-05
"Mildly interesting for a short time, this feels far too repetitive with a limited amount of strategic elements: Luck basically runs each play." [SGOYT]
2018-09-05
"Guiding the Fool through the Tarot journey is an interesting and relaxing experience, filled with challenges and ways to craft stories." [SGOYT]
2018-09-04
"A collection of unique dice can be enjoyed when working through various puzzles and games, all while creating beautiful knot designs." [SGOYT]
2018-09-03
"Creating postal routes between cities on a beautiful board is a very enjoyable puzzle with the solo variant." [SGOYT]
2018-09-02
"Puzzling through various cases is an enjoyable experience as one plays as either Holmes or Watson in this unique graphic novel adventure." [SGOYT]
2018-09-02
"Building a seaside town changes with each play as robust solo opponents create different challenges in a very enjoyable sort of experience." [SGOYT]
2018-09-01
"Mildly enjoyable and entertaining, this ode to Jane Austen creates silly stories as characters work towards finding the best suitors." [SGOYT]
2018-09-04
"A simply brilliant narrative-driven experience places one in charge of the fictional village of Birkham Stokes during a lopsided battle." [SGOYT]
2018-09-04
"Defending a village while getting to know individual characters creates a unique narrative experience that showcases the struggles of war in a rural town with limited resources." [SGOYT]
2018-08-31
"This gorgeous game offers up a relaxing experience while still doing an excellent job of creating a lightweight and strategic puzzle." [SGOYT]
2018-08-31
"Creating a map with the tiles works well with the solo variant, and presents a number of challenges as the map constantly shifts and changes." [SGOYT]
2018-08-30
"Creating a map while traveling through the uncharted northern territory is an enjoyable exercise in tile placement and exploration." [SGOYT]
2018-08-28
"A fantastic narrative experience evolves over the course of play, and puts the player in charge of planning the defenses of a small village." [SGOYT]
2018-08-13
"A narrative experience like none other, one is hard-pressed to not feel invested in the outcome of the battle, both during individual skirmishes and overall." [SGOYT]
2018-08-12
"This is a simply amazing game that builds a narrative and makes one feel fully invested in the survival of the fictitious village of Birkham Stokes." [SGOYT]
2018-08-11
"Taken mechanically, this has some shortcomings and could be rather boring, but from a narrative perspective, no game offers up the same sort of amazing experience." [SGOYT]
2018-08-09
"A fantastic narrative experience places the player in charge of the defense of a small village, with plenty of difficult decisions in a very immersive world." [SGOYT]
2018-08-08
"The growing tension of defending a village and protecting various characters creates a wonderful narrative that makes the events of each turn feel personal." [SGOYT]
2018-08-06
"Managing a village during a tense battle produces an exciting narrative from individual storylines to tales of skirmishes along the outskirts of Birkham Stokes." [SGOYT]
2018-08-03
"Dripping with theme and narrative, this may not offer up much mechanically, yet it brings a small village to life in the midst of unexpected battle." [SGOYT]
2018-08-02
"A unique blend of narrative and war game aspects creates a truly human saga during the course of battle in a small, rural village." [SGOYT]
2018-07-31
"A game about building tiles has a lot more going on beneath the surface with nuanced strategies and a whole set of interesting expansion modules." [SGOYT]
2018-07-29
"A delightful set of puzzling cases are enjoyable to play through, particularly with hidden elements and multiple paths to explore." [SGOYT]
2018-07-28
"This graphic novel adventure has many different paths to explore, all while trying to solve a plethora of mysterious cases in the quirky world of Sherlock Holmes." [SGOYT]
2018-07-27
"Creating interwoven patterns with high quality dice is an enjoyable activity that spans various difficulty levels with the included games and puzzles." [SGOYT]
2018-07-27
"This beautiful city-building game can become rather repetitive over time, particularly when one figures out the strategies to use with the solo variant." [SGOYT]
2018-07-26
"A challenging sort of puzzle, this provides an enjoyable experience that changes from one play to another." [SGOYT]
2018-07-26
"Working towards creating and traversing a map is both interesting and challenging, particularly with the inclusion of seasons that affect travel." [SGOYT]
2018-07-20
"Interesting decisions and the responsibility to build separate areas with unique goals makes this a highly variable and enjoyable game with every play." [SGOYT]
2018-07-17
"Collecting landscapes for points is a thematically enjoyable experience that culminates in a series of strategic decisions, all playable in about 10-15 minutes." [SGOYT]
2018-07-11
"Puzzling through a unique setting encourages creative problem solving in a highly variable environment, where nothing is exactly the same from play to play." [SGOYT]
2018-07-11
"An interesting puzzle presents itself in a unique theme with plenty of decisions to work through." [SGOYT]
2018-07-09
"Saving the world from disease is an interesting puzzle with this classic game that may not be shiny and new, yet it certainly stands the test of time." [SGOYT]
2018-07-08
"An amazing journey through ice and water comes to life with easy-to-understand mechanics in a game that never gets old." [SGOYT]
2018-07-06
"This lightweight solo variant works extremely well to create a tile-based map that is surprisingly interesting to put together." [SGOYT]
2018-07-04
"This beautiful game plays in just a few minutes, and is an excellent way to unwind with just the right amount of decision making." [SGOYT]
2018-07-03
"A beautiful game about painting landscapes offers up an interesting challenge while still requiring only a small amount of time to complete." [SGOYT]
2018-07-02
"Creating intricate patterns with these unique dice is an interesting and relaxing activity, although the difficulty level can easily be altered." [SGOYT]
2018-07-02
"A fairly quick game makes use of a Tarot deck in excellent ways, showcasing the artwork and bringing the cards to life to simulate an individual's journey." [SGOYT]
2018-07-01
"Despite being brutally challenging and difficult to win, the solo variant plays quickly and is an enjoyable experience in route creation." [SGOYT]
2018-07-01
"Playing with a solo puzzle variant allows the garden tile artwork to be enjoyed on a larger scale within the confines of a fun, simple activity." [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]
2018-06-29
"This high quality game is interesting, especially with the strategic battle mat, yet it may not feel unique enough to stand out from similar games." [SGOYT]
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]
2018-06-28
"Taking away the narrative and treating this as a puzzle game often adds to the enjoyment, and focuses in on what makes the game shine." [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]
2018-06-26
"Traveling through a world of gamebooks is an exciting undertaking, filled with surprises and thousands of sections to discover." [SGOYT]
2018-06-26
"Using a limited number of workers and a set number of resources creates an interesting challenge as one builds up a small village." [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]
2018-06-25
"Despite some confusing rules, there is a great game in the solo variant that challenges one to find efficient routes across a busy map." [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]
2018-06-24
"Creating designs with the artistic dice offers up an interesting challenge, and the set includes a nice selection of soloable games and puzzles." [SGOYT]
2018-06-22
"An innovative gamebook series provides an amazingly vast world to explore across multiple books, and along many different paths." [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]
2018-06-20
"Puzzling through interwoven designs is an intriguing exercise that constantly calls for just one more play." [SGOYT]
2018-06-20
"Figuring out how to manage the postal routes for 4 different colors is an excellent puzzle that plays out on a beautiful map." [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]
2018-06-18
"First impressions may not mean much, but this is a very interesting take on an abstract puzzle and offers some intriguing modes of play." [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]
2018-06-17
"Despite the focus on gladiatorial combat, there is an emphasis on strategic thinking as one works through an interesting skirmish sort of puzzle." [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]
2018-06-15
"Building postal routes offers up a unique challenge that relies on some luck, so that planning ahead is crucial to succeeding." [SGOYT]
2018-06-14
"Multiple unique elements not found in other games come together in an excellent way to create a constantly changing experience that is never exactly the same from play to play." [SGOYT]
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]
2018-06-12
"Arranging cards in suit columns is a simple enough exercise, yet the randomness introduces interesting challenges and strategies." [SGOYT]
2018-06-11
"Creating production chains that work well is interesting, but the game relied too heavily on chance and luck to be truly enjoyable." [SGOYT]
2018-06-10
"An excellent nautical adventure takes one on a journey filled with plenty of tough decisions and interesting stories." [SGOYT]
2018-06-10
"Building a map with various tiles proves to be an enjoyable challenge, particularly when one sets forth with specific goals in mind." [SGOYT]
2018-06-09
"Battling the denizens of nightmares becomes a strategic challenge when playing with multiple stuffed animals and finding various synergies." [SGOYT]
2018-06-08
"Plotting routes and placing train cars is quite enjoyable as one works on various strategies to successfully complete a challenging puzzle." [SGOYT]
2018-06-07
"Working through a map-based challenge with trains works surprisingly well, and is a lot more variable than one might imagine." [SGOYT]
2018-06-06
"Creating postal routes is an interesting puzzle that changes with each play, and comes to life on an absolutely beautiful game board." [SGOYT]
2018-06-05
"This is an amazing, lightweight game that delivers beautiful artwork and an excellent challenge all in a 5-10 minute play time." [SGOYT]
2018-06-04
"The artwork is gorgeous, and gameplay works extremely well to create interesting challenges within the 10 minute play time." [SGOYT]
2018-06-03
"With the solo variant, this turns into a decent experience about managing a small library with different sorts of visitors." [SGOYT]
2018-06-02
"A highly customizable tile laying game works will with its historical theme, but can suffer from frustrating bouts of bad luck." [SGOYT]
2018-06-01
"The silly and lighthearted stories that develop during play make up for the reliance on dice rolls and lack of strategic depth." [SGOYT]
2018-05-31
"An interesting adventure works very well with the cooperative variant, weaving a story that is enjoyably unpredictable." [SGOYT]
2018-05-31
"An excellent way to enjoy a Tarot deck, the journey creates a narrative in a lightweight and relatively quick experience." [SGOYT]
2018-05-30
"Exploring the unexplored frozen regions and creating a map makes for an interesting tile laying game with a surprising level of story and strategy." [SGOYT]
2018-05-29
"Building a town and competing in the seas against rival captains is handled quite well with a great deal of variety and strategy." [SGOYT]
2018-05-28
"A beautiful game creates a wonderful tableau of landscapes in a surprisingly strategic experience that lasts all of 10-15 minutes." [SGOYT]
2018-05-23
"The excitement of working through a strategic gladiator combat round is amazing with a game that has a lot of variety and unpredictability." [SGOYT]
2018-05-23
"Gladiator combat takes a very strategic turn with this great game, which provides practically endless variety and challenges." [SGOYT]
2018-05-22
"A solid, train-themed game creates an interesting puzzle that challenges one to plan for both short-term and long-term possibilities." [SGOYT]
2018-05-22
"A classic game provides an interesting challenge with each play that may not be the most enjoyable, yet the elements all work together very nicely." [SGOYT]
2018-05-21
"Teatime is a lovely experience with this very lightweight game that works nicely when played occasionally." [SGOYT]
2018-05-20
"A relaxing experience in the realm of painting beautiful landscapes provides a lightweight challenge that works exceptionally well." [SGOYT]
2018-05-18
"A deep and complex puzzle takes time to master, but is not too difficult to learn and offers up many possibilities to succeed." [SGOYT]
2018-05-17
"A deceptively simple game about creating postal routes opens up to create an interesting puzzle that differs with each play." [SGOYT]
2018-05-17
"A unique map of frozen islands and icy waters comes to life with excellent game mechanics that bring a tile-laying puzzle to life." [SGOYT]
2018-05-16
"A fantastic puzzle comes to life in a unique cyberpunk setting with a lot of variability and a fairly low number of components." [SGOYT]
2018-05-15
"There is an interesting game here if one is willing to work with the erasable boards and bring the world to life with a creative imagination." [SGOYT]
2018-05-14
"Although there is a lot to like with this one, a few flaws detract from the enjoyment of creating characters to take on an exciting text-based adventure." [SGOYT]
2018-05-14
"A Tarot deck can be enjoyed as a game with this lightweight experience that creates an interesting narrative with each play." [SGOYT]
2018-05-13
"This quick and easy game with a standard deck of cards introduces a political theme in an interesting light." [SGOYT]
2018-05-12
"An exploratory puzzle comes alive in the frozen waters of the north, and creates a fun and challenging way to map out an area." [SGOYT]
2018-05-12
"A beautiful game about painting landscapes works well in many ways to create a quick puzzle filled with interesting decisions and planning." [SGOYT]
2018-05-11
"Building a seaside town is quite fun in a game that starts off with limited actions, but grows progressively more complex and challenging." [SGOYT]
2018-05-11
"An already excellent game opens up when one gets beyond the tutorial, and offers up a very fun and interesting challenge." [SGOYT]
2018-05-10
"The simulation tutorial provides an interesting and useful way to ease into an interesting game complete with a unique puzzle." [SGOYT]
2018-05-09
"The game mechanics shine once one learns the rules and terminology, and an interesting puzzle presents itself with each play." [SGOYT]
2018-05-08
"The complex elements are not overly complicated, and create an interesting experience that takes time to master." [SGOYT]
2018-05-08
"The lovely art style and variable setup create a nice puzzle centered around postal routes, which is surprisingly interesting and relaxing." [SGOYT]
2018-05-07
"This train-themed puzzle is quite difficult with the solo variant, yet it provides an interesting and enjoyable experience." [SGOYT]
2018-05-07
"Although luck makes immediate losses possible, this is a fantastic game that highlights the art of a Tarot deck." [SGOYT]
2018-05-06
"The luck factor is a bit too strong and creates a somewhat frustrating experience with an otherwise compact and interesting little game." [SGOYT]
2018-05-05
"A masterpiece of a game that creates virtually endless variety and interesting, unique challenges with every play." [SGOYT]
2018-05-05
"An interesting concept that suffers from repetitive play and very few reasons to return for more." [SGOYT]
2018-05-05
"The journey across the icy waters and snow-covered islands creates a wonderful puzzle and surprisingly deep narrative." [SGOYT]
2018-05-04
"This absolutely beautiful gardening game is quite simple, sometimes a little too much so, yet creates a stress-free gaming experience." [SGOYT]
2018-05-03
"The solo variant is excellent, but after solving it, each play is more like an old friend than a fresh, new challenge." [SGOYT]
2018-05-03
"A fairly bland game that benefits from my solo variant, but is still not one I would recommend." [SGOYT]
2018-05-02
"A rich, nautical narrative comes to life in a memorable experience with excellent solo mechanics." [SGOYT]
2018-05-02
"A quick and lightweight dice-rolling game where stuffed animals attack nightmares." [SGOYT]
2018-05-01
"A particularly dry and simple solo RPG that is worth playing a few times for the experience." [SGOYT]
2018-05-01
"Beautiful artwork and simple mechanics make for a lightweight and relaxing challenge." [SGOYT]
2017-12-25
"A wonderful game that utilizes a Tarot deck in a way that creates stories and offers up a nice challenge." [SGOYT]
2017-12-24
"A beautiful game with an excellent solo variant that challenges the player, yet may be easy to master over time." [SGOYT]
2017-12-23
"A gorgeous game with a solo variant that creates a challenging puzzle with an easily managed solo opponent and a deep strategy." [SGOYT]
2017-12-23
"A wonderful narrative experience that relies almost entirely on luck, yet still provides an interesting and entertaining time." [SGOYT]
2017-12-22
"A lightweight and somewhat humorous game with nice artwork and a surprisingly rich narrative potential." [SGOYT]
2017-12-22
"A bingo variation that is best played multiplayer, but may suffer from image recognition issues and a fiddly setup process." [SGOYT]
2017-12-21
"A thematic puzzle with limited resources, dice rolls with some mitigation methods, and a unique challenge with each play." [SGOYT]
2017-12-20
"A thematic game that offers up a real challenge, but can sometimes feel scripted or a little too difficult." [SGOYT]
2017-12-19
"A lovely little game that offers a light challenge that can decrease in difficulty and enjoyment over time." [SGOYT]
2017-12-18
"A well-designed solo variant with excellent mechanics, a solo opponent that is simple to manage, and a beautiful game world." [SGOYT]
2017-12-17
"A wonderful game that utilizes the Tarot deck in a unique way to create a challenging narrative through the entire set of cards." [SGOYT]
2017-12-16
"A fantastic game with a solo variant that creates a puzzle with a wonderful balance between luck and strategy." [SGOYT]
2017-12-15
"A narrative experience that is not a game, but does offer up very random stories with a typically interesting narrative." [SGOYT]
2017-12-14
"A quick and simple filler game with relaxing artwork and enough of a challenge to keep it interesting to play every now and then." [SGOYT]
2017-12-13
"A fairly quick game that can work as a solo experience with a light narrative, although end-of-game luck is a little too prominent." [SGOYT]
2017-12-12
"An extraordinary game driven by dice with a nautical theme and a real sense of tension that slowly develops over the course of play." [SGOYT]
2017-12-11
"A surprisingly excellent base game with the solo variant, and one that works very well with up to 2-3 expansion modules." [SGOYT]
2017-12-10
"A wonderfully relaxing game with artwork that perfectly captures the theme and mechanics that are easy to learn." [SGOYT]
2017-12-09
"A classic game that plays fairly well and offers up a challenge, although the theme and storyline feel rather light." [SGOYT]
2017-12-08
"A great filler game with simple mechanics and a nice balance between play time and difficulty." [SGOYT]
2017-12-07
"An uninteresting game that has never clicked with me, and the solo variant does nothing to create an enjoyable experience." [SGOYT]
2017-12-06
"A unique and beautiful way to use a Tarot deck to tell a story, with mostly easy-to-understand mechanics that work very well." [SGOYT]
2017-12-05
"A cozy solo experience that offers up a relaxing challenge with a beautiful and historical board." [SGOYT]
2017-12-04
"An immensely entertaining baseball experience that can be as simple or complex as the player desires, even from game to game." [SGOYT]
2017-12-03
"A gorgeous game with a solo variant that creates unique challenges and strategies, all in a beautifully presented world." [SGOYT]
2017-12-02
"A simple game with a lot of strategic depth, luck, and risk that work together to create a surprisingly great filler game." [SGOYT]
2017-12-01
"An excellent game with mechanics that are both challenging and simple in a way that is approachable by practically any player." [SGOYT]
2017-11-30
"Unique and old-fashioned, it can be enjoyed for the story elements but doesn't really work as a solo game even with modifications." [SGOYT]
2017-11-29
"Pretty and intriguing, it works well for several plays by challenging the player to find the optimal path and solution." [SGOYT]
2017-11-28
"Exciting and completely customizable, it simulates an amazingly realistic baseball experience in a perfectly modular model." [SGOYT]
2017-11-27
"Fairly quick to play and small in needed table space, it misses a lot of marks by playing as a predictable puzzle with little enjoyment." [SGOYT]
2017-11-27
"Easy-to-learn and practically free to play, it merges luck and strategy into a game that has a somewhat oversized play area." [SGOYT]
2017-11-25
"Charming and simple, it plays quickly as a puzzle whose solution is sometimes a little too easy to figure out." [SGOYT]
2017-11-24
"Story-driven and immersive, it creates an excellent experience filled with interesting situations that might not qualify it as a true game." [SGOYT]
2017-11-23
"Quick and simple, it plays in a short amount of time and packs a decent bit of strategy into such an easy game." [SGOYT]
2017-11-22
"Cute and colorful, it offers up almost no challenge in a solo game although there may be ways to get some enjoyment out of it." [SGOYT]
2017-11-22
"Challenging and visually appealing, the solo variant creates a unique puzzle that differs with every play." [SGOYT]
2017-11-21
"Difficult and well-made, the solo variant creates a unique and interesting puzzle that requires some time to learn." [SGOYT]
2017-11-20
"Interesting and challenging, it works as a nice little game with real bowling mechanics and small sums." [SGOYT]
2017-11-20
"Beautiful and immersive, the solo variant creates a challenging experience filled with various paths to victory." [SGOYT]
2017-11-19
"Adorable and beautiful, it creates the perfect way to unwind in a relaxing and stress-free gardening experience." [SGOYT]
2017-11-18
"Detailed and challenging, it simulates an adventure filled with tough and meaningful decisions in a beautifully executed theme." [SGOYT]
2017-11-17
"Interesting and deeply engrossing, it simulates the real decision-making process behind a leader in a beautiful game experience." [SGOYT]
2017-11-16
"Decent and interesting, it has a good deal of strategic thinking in a very easy-to-learn set of rules." [SGOYT]
2017-11-15
"Challenging and simple to play, it creates a fun sports-related experience with a standard deck of cards." [SGOYT]
2017-11-15
"Simple and interesting, it can be played with a standard deck of cards and creates challenges with calculated risks." [SGOYT]
2017-11-13
"Beautiful and relaxing, it creates more of an experience than a game complete with adorable components and fun mini-puzzles." [SGOYT]
2017-11-12
"Beautiful and relaxing, it challenges the player to complete several small garden puzzles with excellent and easy mechanics." [SGOYT]
2017-11-11
"Simple and easy-to-learn, it offers up a nice challenge within an economical and decently entertaining game." [SGOYT]
2017-11-10
"Unique and variable, what it lacks in immersion it more than makes up for in quality and excitement." [SGOYT]
2017-11-09
"Mildly challenging and decently interesting, it works as a nice filler game that has more depth than a standard solitaire game." [SGOYT]
2017-11-08
"Quick and simple, it provides an interesting mix of strategies that can be enjoyed with a standard deck of cards." [SGOYT]
2017-11-07
"Fun and challenging, it creates a thematic experience filled with meaningful decisions and a deep storyline." [SGOYT]
2017-11-06
"Wildly inconsistent and visually unappealing, it often drags on and feels much too dependent on luck and randomness." [SGOYT]
2017-11-06
"Fun and easy-to-learn, it offers up an enjoyable experience that anyone can play." [SGOYT]
2017-11-05
"Somewhat thematic and interesting, it misses the mark with too much randomness and artwork that does little to inspire." [SGOYT]
2017-11-04
"Fairly quick and interesting, it uses a Tarot deck to create a challenge that makes the player feel connected to the character." [SGOYT]
2017-11-03
"Quick and relatively easy, it acts as a nice filler game with just enough difficulty to keep it interesting." [SGOYT]
2017-11-02
"Difficult and unpredictable, it offers a unique puzzle with each play that is typically enjoyable, but can be slightly lacking in theme." [SGOYT]
2017-11-01
"Highly variable and expandable, the solo variant creates an awesome experience filled with strategic decisions in a beautiful design." [SGOYT]
2017-10-31
"Interesting and challenging, it offers up a lot in such a simple package, although bad luck can sometimes ruin a game." [SGOYT]
2017-10-30
"Beautiful and difficult, it creates an immersive solo experience filled with tough decisions and exciting moments." [SGOYT]
2017-10-29
"Highly variable and challenging, it facilitates an excellent adventure where decisions matter in an immersive theme." [SGOYT]
2017-10-28
"Enjoyable and unique, it mimics a dungeon crawler with a unique theme that utilizes a Tarot deck in excellent ways." [SGOYT]
2017-10-27
"Quick and easy-to-learn, it provides a solid challenge for such a simple solitaire game." [SGOYT]
2017-10-26
"Highly variable and challenging, the solo variant makes for an exciting and unique puzzle every game." [SGOYT]
2017-10-25
"Exciting and variable, it excels with the more difficult years while suffering from a little too much of a luck-driven outcome." [SGOYT]
2017-10-24
"Challenging in the later years and a great gateway deck builder, it develops interesting strategies with a little too much reliance on luck." [SGOYT]
2017-10-24
"Interesting and reasonably challenging, it scales well with increasing difficulty and provides some exciting moments." [SGOYT]
2017-10-23
"Somewhat enjoyable and challenging, it provides increasing difficulty but misses the mark on some key features." [SGOYT]
2017-10-22
"Highly variable and exciting, it packs a lot more strategy than one might expect into such a simple game." [SGOYT]
2017-10-21
"Beautiful to look at and challenging, it shines with its exciting and variable dice-based battles but has minimal roleplaying elements." [SGOYT]
2017-10-20
"High quality and challenging, its battles provide an enjoyable experience that can be tempered by a slight lack of story." [SGOYT]
2017-10-19
"Short and free to play, it involves excessive shuffling in a luck-based game with a simple dungeon crawler theme." [SGOYT]
2017-10-18
"Beautiful to look at and engaging, the solo variant makes the player think through a variable puzzle filled with challenges." [SGOYT]
2017-10-17
"Challenging and relaxing, it creates a cozy and mostly lightweight game with plenty of variability." [SGOYT]
2017-10-16
"Enjoyable and fairly lightweight, it packs a nice puzzle into a beautifully illustrated game." [SGOYT]
2017-10-15
"Interesting and completely customizable, it creates baseball stories with the simple use of dice." [SGOYT]
2017-10-14
"Immersive and enjoyably challenging, it builds tension slowly with a wide selection of unique decisions that matter." [SGOYT]
2017-10-13
"Classic and challenging, it plays quickly and provides a lot of depth with the use of simple addition." [SGOYT]
2017-10-12
"Challenging and simply awesome, it allows a player to choose many different paths while weaving a unique story each game." [SGOYT]
2017-10-11
"Interesting and sometimes overly difficult, its fun moments can be overshadowed by too much luck and randomness." [SGOYT]
2017-10-10
"Variable and challenging, it plays quickly and offers up an interesting puzzle with a decent bit of enjoyment." [SGOYT]
2017-10-09
"Simple and quick, it makes for a decently enjoyable filler game with a few interesting mechanics." [SGOYT]
2017-10-08
"Timeless and interesting, it packs a good deal of strategy into a an easy-to-learn game." [SGOYT]
2017-10-07
"Enjoyable and engrossing, it creates a wonderful storyline among the excellently crafted mechanics." [SGOYT]
2017-10-06
"Predictable and extremely dry, it lacks any sort of theme and the solo variant is solvable after just a few plays." [SGOYT]
2017-10-05
"Beautiful and relaxing, it offers up the perfect opportunity to wind down and enjoy a quiet time at the game table." [SGOYT]
2017-10-04
"Challenging and interesting, it can create a riveting adventure with exciting battles and an amazing storyline." [SGOYT]
2017-10-03
"Beautifully designed and easy to learn, the solo variant creates an enjoyable challenge that changes with each play." [SGOYT]
2017-10-02
"Interesting and quick, it makes for an excellent choice when time is short but a slight challenge is desired." [SGOYT]
2017-10-01
"Excellent in design and quality, it becomes much too easy and automatically solvable after a number of plays." [SGOYT]
2017-09-30
"Enjoyable and somewhat challenging, it can help improve mental addition speed while offering up a fun sports-related game." [SGOYT]
2017-09-30
"Unique and interesting, the SoloPlay variant turns it into a wonderful puzzle with a deep strategy." [SGOYT]
2017-09-29
"Rather fun and random, it has a few interesting challenges with some balance and component issues." [SGOYT]
2017-09-29
"Unique and rather entertaining, it works well as a storytelling experience but can overstay its welcome if it goes on too long." [SGOYT]
2017-09-28
"Quick and lightweight, it makes for an excellent way to spend a few minutes working on a surprisingly interesting strategy." [SGOYT]
2017-09-27
"Bright and cheery, it makes for an enjoyable lightweight game perfect for winding down or reducing stress." [SGOYT]
2017-09-26
"Fun and challenging, a solo trial mode of sorts is an enjoyable way to quickly enjoy the game while working on some strategies." [SGOYT]
2017-09-25
"Very challenging and entertaining, it fosters a deep strategy while offering up all sorts of expandable variation." [SGOYT]
2017-09-24
"Quick and simple, it provides a decent enough mixture of variability and light strategic thinking." [SGOYT]
2017-09-23
"Exciting and well-paced, it creates a unique play each time with high variability and an excellent challenge." [SGOYT]
2017-09-23
"Surprisingly realistic and enjoyable, it allows each person to customize practically every aspect to best enjoy the experience." [SGOYT]
2017-09-22
"Customizable and entertaining, it relies on dice and luck to weave a narrative that may or may not be worth the time." [SGOYT]
2017-09-22
"Beautiful in appearance and play, it creates a stress-free environment with lightweight puzzle challenges." [SGOYT]
2017-09-21
"Filled with a rich narrative and minor challenges, it uses a great set of rules to enjoy a Tarot deck." [SGOYT]
2017-09-20
"Variable and unique in many ways, it creates a gradual increase in difficulty with all of the right mechanics." [SGOYT]
2017-09-19
"Mechanically elegant and beautiful to look at, it offers up a great deal of variability within an enjoyable challenge." [SGOYT]
2017-09-18
"Designed with the best quality in mind, it starts off amazingly well but can become less enjoyable from the midpoint on." [SGOYT]
2017-09-17
"Reasonably interesting and very difficult, it provides a quick challenge that is rather devoid of a story or theme." [SGOYT]
2017-09-16
"Quick and easy to understand, it may lack the variability to have any long-term enjoyment." [SGOYT]
2017-09-15
"Quick and simple, it offers almost no challenge but works as a very relaxing sort of puzzle." [SGOYT]
2017-09-14
"With challenging puzzle-like mechanics, the beautiful artwork brings out an interesting and fun theme." [SGOYT]
2017-09-13
"Challenging and interesting, it becomes more enjoyable over time while still playing very quickly." [SGOYT]
2017-09-12
"Beautiful and extremely quick to play, it has limited long-term value with its solvable puzzle." [SGOYT]
2017-09-11
"Challenging with many victory paths to pursue, it plays rather quickly but is lacking a bit in theme." [SGOYT]
2017-09-10
"Rather fun and interesting, it plays quickly and offers up a truly difficult, but satisfying, challenge." [SGOYT]
2017-09-09
"Much too reliant on simple dice rolls, the game drags on and offers little to no challenge." [SGOYT]
2017-09-08
"Always rather interesting, it rewards multiple plays and often becomes more of a challenge." [SGOYT]
2017-09-07
"Filled with strategic decisions and challenges, it can feel a little too heavy and long for its level of enjoyment." [SGOYT]
2017-09-06
"More complex than it may look, it provides a nice challenge that can sometimes be a little too luck-based." [SGOYT]
2017-09-05
"Challenging and interesting, its only main issue is the large amount of table space." [SGOYT]
2017-09-04
"Fast and lightweight, it plays in just a few minutes and offers enough of a challenge." [SGOYT]
2017-09-03
"Surprisingly challenging and enjoyable, it is easy to learn and quick to play." [SGOYT]
2017-09-02
"Interesting enough to be enjoyable, it relies on some luck and a lot of strategy to solve mathematical puzzles." [SGOYT]
2017-09-01
"Cozy and enjoyable, it uses excellent mechanics to create a fulfilling challenge with a bit of luck-driven gameplay." [SGOYT]
2017-08-31
"A solo dice and skirmish game with practically unlimited experiences, excellent components and mechanics, and some balance issues." [SGOYT]
2017-08-31
"A Tarot-based solo game with enjoyable mechanics, a way to enjoy the art of a Tarot deck, and a bit of a learning curve." [SGOYT]
2017-08-30
"A thematic solo game with progressive difficulty, enjoyable turns, and a missed opportunity for a great game." [SGOYT]
2017-08-29
"A storytelling solo experience with completely random outcomes, an enjoyable amount of creativity, and a play time that can drag on." [SGOYT]
2017-08-28
"A tense solo game with an ever-evolving strategy, simple mechanics, and somewhat repetitive play after awhile." [SGOYT]
2017-08-27
"A solo puzzle-type variant with a balanced challenge, straightforward and enjoyable mechanics, and a long setup phase." [SGOYT]
2017-08-26
"A fairly quick solo variant with multiple victory paths, an evolving strategy, and some table space issues." [SGOYT]
2017-08-26
"A lightweight solo puzzle game with a small number of components, an enjoyable and simple experience, and limited to no difficulty." [SGOYT]
2017-08-25
"A relaxing solo experience with lightweight play, a simple and fun challenge, and a lack of easy-to-distinguish tiles." [SGOYT]
2017-08-25
"A solo Bingo-related game with a relaxing and lightweight challenge, a very quick play time, and nice artwork that can be hard to distinguish." [SGOYT]
2017-08-24
"A lightweight solitaire card game with easy-to-learn mechanics, a quick and fun pace, and a large play area." [SGOYT]
2017-08-23
"A well-executed solo experience with many viable strategies, excellent mechanics, and a rather large play area." [SGOYT]
2017-08-22
"A dice-driven solo experience with a lightweight strategy, lovely artwork, and a heavy reliance on luck." [SGOYT]
Albia SGOYT Stats
# of Lists: 106
Unique Entries: 1292
Actual Entries: 1849
<summary> Entries: 1636
# of Games: 459
Unique Entries: 1292
Actual Entries: 1849
<summary> Entries: 1636
# of Games: 459
Top Months
42 - September 2019
34 - October 2019
32 - November 2018
32 - July 2019
30 - June 2019
28 - September 2018
28 - December 2018
28 - August 2019
27 - April 2018
27 - April 2019
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34 - October 2019
32 - November 2018
32 - July 2019
30 - June 2019
28 - September 2018
28 - December 2018
28 - August 2019
27 - April 2018
27 - April 2019
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Top Games
31 - Expedition: Northwest Passage (2010)
29 - The Fool's Journey: Tarot Solitaire Card Game (2016)
24 - Orchard: A 9 card solitaire game (2018)
24 - Thurn and Taxis (2006)
21 - Obsession (2018)
19 - Elevenses for One (2014)
19 - Sunset Over Water (2018)
18 - Carcassonne (2000)
17 - City of Iron: Second Edition (2016)
16 - Alhambra: Big Box (2009)
29 - The Fool's Journey: Tarot Solitaire Card Game (2016)
24 - Orchard: A 9 card solitaire game (2018)
24 - Thurn and Taxis (2006)
21 - Obsession (2018)
19 - Elevenses for One (2014)
19 - Sunset Over Water (2018)
18 - Carcassonne (2000)
17 - City of Iron: Second Edition (2016)
16 - Alhambra: Big Box (2009)
Based on unique entries each month. A unique entry is a single game (or one of its expansions) by a single user in a single month.