0:35 Card Game 1:01 Heavier Game 1:28 Deck Building Quick & Push your luck 2:52 Story Game 3:40 Pure Solo Campaign 4:39 Worker Placement, Deck Builder, Campaign Story 5:55 Dungeon Crawler 6:43 Resource Management & Combos 7:56 easier card game 8:33 deduction game
@danacoleman4007 Жыл бұрын
You guys are hilarious! And your English is excellent! I'm always jealous of multilingual people. Thanks for the cool video!
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Thank you! To be honest our language skills mostly comes from watching a lot of cartoons when we where kids :D
@dannyanderson4723 Жыл бұрын
Love this list. I've been playing Cascadia solo, using the scoring campaigns in the rulebook. It's super relaxing.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Cascadia in general is a really relaxing and nice game! Love it!
@sherlockhomeless7138 Жыл бұрын
I understood zero from what they were trying to tell on those two pages.
@danacoleman4007 Жыл бұрын
0:46 " instigator"?!?!! Yeah, that sounds about right 😁
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Well, yeah. Monsters and bad guys are having the time of their life and then you come along and instigate the whole confrontation.
@ratguy69 Жыл бұрын
You’ve got another great solo game or two on the wall behind you. Obsession is a lot of fun to play solo, and quite easy to run the bot.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
JG is really obsessed with Obsession. The other Janis has to try it out and we're planning to do a review on it at one point
@RamyASMR Жыл бұрын
YES 🥳🥳 Always wanted an updated Solo List from you 😊 can‘t wait to watch it in the evening 🙏🙏
@IllBuythePopcorn Жыл бұрын
So many good looking recommendations. I have been eye balling Hadrian's Wall for a long time. It is shooting to the top of the list now knowing it's great solo. Legacy of Yu looks really nice.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Have you had a chance to play any other roll(flip) & write games like Clever? If you enjoy them in general then Hadrians wall is a must-have for sure
@michaldurovic Жыл бұрын
Great video. 👍 And the Patreon is well worth it. 😁
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Thanks for supporting us! You're awesome Michal!
@quentinlaloux3203 Жыл бұрын
Mage knight is my favourite solo game. Now the setup is not easy but man, what a game!
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
It's on so many solo tops, but we still haven't gotten to try it out. Have to get to it till next time!
@quentinlaloux3203 Жыл бұрын
@@BoardGameHangover Take the ultimate edition if you can ;)
@browe Жыл бұрын
Recent solo games (or solo-able) at my table include: HexPlore It - Domain of Mirza Noctis, Undaunted w/Reinforcements solo rules, Cthulhu Death May Die: Season 1, Paupers' Ladder w/Moon Towers, Pax Pamir 2nd Ed. vs. Wakhan, and John Company 2nd Ed. vs. The Crown. Upcoming (as soon as it arrives in the mail) is GMT's new Skies Above Britain.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Great list! Looks like we'll have our hands full till the update video. So which one's where your favorites from these ones?
@browe Жыл бұрын
@@BoardGameHangover For ease of getting set up & just having silly fun: C:DmD or Paupers' are great. Of the heavier / longer games, Pax Pamir is the one I know best and so is quicker to get into. John Co. is one I'm still getting to know, but that solo mode is very clever.
@jordanhannah9553 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always guys! Really appreciate the solo recommendations! would definitely be keen for more solo game reviews in the future :)
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
We're planning to do a review for "Resist!" and some other games might be coming up soon as well :)
@RamyASMR Жыл бұрын
For me it‘s (in order) 1. Eiyo 2. Fuse 3. Cartographers 4. Capital Lux 2: Generations 5. Bullet❤ 6. Coffee Roaster Games I really want to play but don‘t have yet: Final Girl A Gentle Rain
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Same with Final Girl. Need to get it!!!
@filippomaradei6328 Жыл бұрын
Awesome list, played/loved almost any of these gems. What about Friday? Have you ever played it or heard about it? It's a bit dated but a perfect solitairish/deck-building experience, with a great learning curve and progression. Plus, it's pretty small, cheap, portable and easy to setup! Also Cascadia is fantastic solo, with increasingly difficult multiple scenarios providing even a campaign feeling.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
I used to play quite a bit of Friday, but that was so looooong ago. And darn, we borrowed Cascadia for a review, but never got to playing it solo.
@reginaldcarlisle9829 Жыл бұрын
I think my most played solo game is probably Dune:Imperium.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Love that game so much! We usually play it with 2 or 3 players so didn't add it to this list
@mike9139Ай бұрын
YOU ARE BOTH AWESOME! ❤❤❤
@Wrycon-Inc Жыл бұрын
Great list! I’m presently playing Roll Player Adventures solo and digging it a lot. Also enjoy smaller solos like Tin Helm and Gate. Also - gorgeous singing. Kate Bush - eat your heart out. 😊
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Will have to try the smaller games out! And thank you, Jānis been working on his vocal cords... 🤣
@jvpevml1Ай бұрын
I really enjoy to play Meadow solo. It feels like playing against another person.
@mirkosrndovic Жыл бұрын
I enjoy soloing Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition, very much.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Yes! Can't go wrong with Ares Expedition
@simpelton524 Жыл бұрын
Hadrian's Wall is the only game I've been able to get into playing solo. I could play it every day.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Yes! It's such an amazing game
@simpelton524 Жыл бұрын
@@BoardGameHangover it's so perfect solo. All you get when you add players is the thrill of waiting for everyone else to finish the round so you can keep playing.
@browe Жыл бұрын
"You see what I need to work with? This guy..." 😄💙
@dadtier56411 ай бұрын
Have you guys had the chance to play Too Many Bones?? LOVE the game, plays great solo it with a group
@iphatbass Жыл бұрын
Playing board game solo is kinda crazy idea for me xD Let me explain it, in my native language we don't call them "board games", we call them "social games" or "društvene igre" in my native language, so playing "social" game alone is kinda oxymoron :D Great video as always guys!
@iansutton7416 Жыл бұрын
Yes, board gaming for me is very much a social experience, and on the occasions I've played solo, it feels inconsequential - why does it matter what I do? The only solo gaming scenario I'm ok with, is playing a game 'multi-handed solo', to learn the rules / gameplay so that I can teach it to others. i.e. there's a point / benefit to doing it.
@khiarastales2091 Жыл бұрын
Finding about solo boardgaming is such a big relief for me. Looking for people to play game with is hard, especially when you don't live near to a boardgame store/cafe/community. Not to mention if your preference on games differs from others. You want to play a game but others don't because they find it boring or too complicated. That's a bummer for me.
@luccaharaway3973 Жыл бұрын
Dude, this why they're called bored games.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
That's a cool fact that we didn't know. In Latvian their just called "table games" so not a problem :D
@jimalexander687 Жыл бұрын
I generally shy away from solo games, as I prefer interaction with other players, but one I can recommend (which can also be played co-op) is DVG's "Warfighter". There is also a WWII variant (which I don't like as much) and a "Shadow War" version (night time, stealth missions, which arguably is the best version). The rule book is very convoluted, and it is difficult to win even on the easiest mode, but it's a good simulation of special forces, squad level missions in a card game. While the game's base set has American forces, there are a multitude of expansions where you can play as British, Russian, Israeli and several other nationalities. There are also opponent expansions (drug cartel, terrorists, enemy military, etc.)
@ryanbartlett672 Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys. I need to get more of these but I do love Hadrian's Wall. Planet X could be my next one - my familily likes deduction. On that topic, an amazing deduction game in a small package...Antidote...that comes down to the big reveal every time with hoots and hollers!
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Haven't tried Antidote! Will have to check it out
@draphsor Жыл бұрын
Under Falling Skies, Spires End: Hildegard, Undaunted with Reinforcements, Set a Watch, Friday. Oh, and totally love Resist! as well.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Under Falling Skies is a great game as well. We have played it just few times, but had a blast with it!
@gergototh7615 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I just wanted to say congratulations on reaching 10k subscribers, keep the Janis train going!
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Gergő! It's an amazing feeling! Thanks again for the support and kind words :)
@Teeps12 Жыл бұрын
Great list! Love AH:lcg and Spirit Island, increasingly interested in trying Resist!, also really enjoy Marvel Champs. Eila and Something Shiny is one I'd recommend (if you can find it), easily my highest rated new-to-me solo this year, also really enjoyed Warp's Edge on the lighter/quicker side
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Will try to get our hands on that one! Thanks for the suggestion
@MrScrawnjuan Жыл бұрын
Good list. I've been loving Lands of Galzyr solo lately. Quick setup and gameplay.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
I have heard mixed reviews. Would I enjoy it with my kids?
@daniellet702 Жыл бұрын
I recommend Under Falling Skies!
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
That's on our short list to try out!
@ratguy69 Жыл бұрын
Have you guys played the West Kingdom Games? They've also got great solo modes, and terrific multiplayer as well. Considering how much you like Hadrian's Wall and Legacy of Yu, you'd probably love them. Also check out Circadians: First Light. It's one of my favourite solo modes of all the Garphill games.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
No, we haven't played West Kingdom games. We actually recently received a review copy of First light! Need to get trough the rules and test it out.
@ratguy69 Жыл бұрын
@@BoardGameHangover First Light is another favourite of mine, both multiplayer and solo. The bot in it is fantastic and is very good at messing up your plans.
@davidellis920 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I would love it if you also mentioned approximate time for gameplay, as this is one of the heaviest influences on my decision to buy a game
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Noted!
@hansaugustsson728811 ай бұрын
I play these games solo. They are all good. 1. SuperHot. 2. Lost Expedition. 3. Nova Luna. 4. RailRoad Ink. 5. Regicide. Thanks for your suggestions!
@jeremyanderson3545 Жыл бұрын
The LOOP is another great solo/coop game if you're looking for a lighter Spirit Island
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
You got us intrigued!
@Chevalerezk Жыл бұрын
A fast card game is always my go to when I solo anything. Regicide, Shards of Infinty, Star Realms etc. Had I had time to set up heavier games more frequently I would, but you know... Life.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I totally know! Second time someone mentions Regicide.
@krisjaniszviedrans9871 Жыл бұрын
Under falling skies was a grate experience for me.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
We unfortunately have played it once or twice so couldn't add it to the list. But have heard tons of good things about it
@tonybowers9490 Жыл бұрын
Great list. Thanks for sharing. Oathsworn (I can leave it set up.) and MC:LCG are in my Top Ten. I backed Legacy of Yu, but don't have it yet. It may very well be in my Top Ten.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Ah, lucky people who can leave games set up ;)
@wesleysMineCraft Жыл бұрын
Although hard to get in Europe "The Ratcatcher" is also pretty fun and surprisingly difficult. Use the new rulebook on their site though cause the one that comes with the box is pretty rough.
@wbeytel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning that there is a new rulebook. I was about to get rid of it.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Jānis T. has played it. He actually drafted it in this video : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9BdZ9KU2M-oZH0.html
@jeremyanderson3545 Жыл бұрын
Very exciting for Resist to come out next year. Im becoming a huge fan of 25th Century Games. Three Sisters might be my favorite solo game so far and Motor City should be coming soon.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Resist! caught us by a suprise. Didn't expect anything from it really and been enjoying it tremendously
@lostfanatic6 Жыл бұрын
Arkham Horror and Marvel Champions are two of my favourite solo games. For another great solo-euro, check out A Feast For Odin. Plays really well solo, but is immensely strategic since there is nothing random in what spaces are blocked on your turns. Dune: Imperium has a surprisingly mode, as well. The app makes it easy to draw cards and tells you exactly what you need to do for each NPC turn. Can't wait for Immortality!
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Dune: Imperium has a fantastic AI! Not sure about Janis G., but I haven't yet tried A feast for Odin, but it's on my priority list! /JT
@KarimTheilgaard Жыл бұрын
Most recent game I played solo was Oathsworn. Other solo only games I play are Maquis, Unbroken and Under Falling Skies. Next game I’m going to try solo is Waterloo 1815: Scum of The Earth.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
How far are you in the Oathsworn campaign? Great picks all around!
@danielhorton9929 Жыл бұрын
Just in time for Christmas for lonely ol’ me lol
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Oh. Whad do you enjoy playing solo?
@danielhorton9929 Жыл бұрын
@@BoardGameHangover right now marvel champions is my jam. I have bought a few of the hero expansion’s as well to change up the play. Currently learning the Arkham horror card game but for some reason the rules seem overwhelming to me.
@drewmeister05 Жыл бұрын
Arkham Horror LCG
@Zaloomination Жыл бұрын
Surprised Robinson Crusoe didn't make the list! Theres no whiteboard big enough for all the great tabletop experiences out there 🙂
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
That's true. There's so many good games that our top 10 can't cover everything. Also we usually have played Robinson as a multiplayer game, will have to give it a go as a solo
@Grimscribe732 Жыл бұрын
Have recently played quite a bit of solo. Mostly Onirim and Samurai Spirit - enjoy both a lot and both are easy to bring to the table and rather quick. Samurai Spirit is up there with Spirit Island in terms of difficulty, but a lot faster. Alternatively, if I really want to torture myself, Ghost Stories is always willing to kick my ass ^^
@haloslippin68948 ай бұрын
Under Falling Skies! Must check it out.
@jursinha Жыл бұрын
I love to play Noctiluca solo, you should try it :)! The Isle of Cats is interesting too
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
We love other games from Shem Philips, but haven't had a chance to play Noctiluca just yet! Will try to get our hands on a copy
@slimk3836Ай бұрын
To me Legacy of Yu is just a better version of Hadrian's Wall which became too samey after the fourth play or so... Legacy of Yu is fantastically designed, even though it's a campaign style - you can come back to it months in between plays, simply read what cards are in the "history" area of the organiser to come back to speed and just keep on playing. For solo euro feeling resource conversion and hand management style games there is no better, quick to learn, quick to set up, quick too play but with complex choices and scaleable difficulty
@piprdakota Жыл бұрын
I want to see more about Resist, looks interesting
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
We're hoping to do a review on in relatively soon. So stay tuned!
@Semicolon42 Жыл бұрын
Regicide is a great solo game with any deck of playing cards! Use the numbers cards to overthrow the face cards. It's not pattern matching solitaire, it's number crunching puzzle fight. It's not a deck builder, but reminds me of them. Otherwise I love Arkham Horror LCG and Spirit Island! And the deduction in The Search For Planet X is so good.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation. Will have to give Regicide a go.
@ThiagoSilva-dv3ri Жыл бұрын
Great video, as usual
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ValorantRivals7 ай бұрын
Best list ever
@marcprobin16594 ай бұрын
Mage Knight is the best solo game for me
@emmahunneyball2990 Жыл бұрын
Great list, I love solo games and Spirit Island is a real favourite. I keep seeing Hadrian’s Wall being highly rated but it just hasn’t appealed to me. Maybe I need to take another look at it!
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
It is a niche game and also it doesn't look like tons of fun. Have you played any other roll&write games like Clever or Welcome to?
@emmahunneyball2990 Жыл бұрын
@@BoardGameHangover No I haven’t. To be honest I’ve thought roll and writes aren’t for me because they look so luck-driven, particularly the dice ones like Roll Player, and I like to do strategic thinking. I have tried Cartographers though and I really like that.
@KPiccolo89 Жыл бұрын
I've never played a solo game before. I still need to try Terraforming Mars solo, the problem is that it became a favorite game for me and my partner. She would probably kill me if I said I played it alone. 🙂
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Hah, you could say you are "researching" some rules.
@kevinbriar Жыл бұрын
thank you for the list
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@domme42182 ай бұрын
Thank you for your favorite games. Very interesting. Unfortunately the music in the background is distracting and annoying.
@BoardGameHangoverАй бұрын
Noted!
@H2G24life Жыл бұрын
I love you polar bear and Be nice to the planet shirt, where do you get them?
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I got them at www.wwf.com
@savvasgeorgiou7901 Жыл бұрын
Marvel Champions!!!
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
YEP!
@thesphyrth11 ай бұрын
I classify solos between 2 main categories: 1. Travel (Quick and Very Replayable Fillers) 2. Sit-at-Home (No Time Constraints) Your list is for the Sit-at-Home. I hope you do another list for Travel Solos.
@writerian Жыл бұрын
Try Final Girl. It's great!
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
We want to so badly! Haven't gotten a chance yet
@RAPHBENOIT Жыл бұрын
Hadrians wall is fantastic, and I highly recommend the fan-made solo campaign (found on BGG)! On a personal note, Id rate AH TCG and Spirit Island higher than Hadrians, but overall they re all amazing solo games!
@ratguy69 Жыл бұрын
FYI, it’s not fan made. It’s made by the designer and will be included in the next printing of the game.
@RAPHBENOIT Жыл бұрын
@@ratguy69 oh I didn't know! Great addition to the new printing!
@ratguy69 Жыл бұрын
@@RAPHBENOIT They'll also be changing the meeple colours a bit, to help colour-blind people. As well as reducing the number of sheets included, from 200 down to 180 I think. This is because the box is already quite packed and some of the other components were getting squished. Helps to reduce the shipping weight also.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Already finished the campaign this summer. Had a blast with it! Hadrians wall will for sure be one of my most played games this year thanksto the campaign /JT
@Madgaar Жыл бұрын
Twilight inscription and iss vanguard atm
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Just played my first few Twilight Inscription games... I LOVE IT! It would for sure be on this list now. /JT
@draphsor Жыл бұрын
Have played Hadrian's Wall a few times but it just hasn't grabbed me.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
It's a very niche game that for sure. Do you generaly like roll (flip) & write games like Clever, Welcome to etc.?
@iansutton7416 Жыл бұрын
FWIW I very much prefer This War of Mine played in the company of others. For such an emotional experience, it always feels better / more meaningful to me played in their company. I do however recognise that 'mechanically' it's more a solo game than a multiplayer game - all the extra players add are more voices / greater engagement. I'm lucky that at least 3 other gamers in our gaming group also enjoy the game, so we will get it to the table soon(ish). The big catch at the moment is the war in Ukraine, as the theme hits so close to what's happening there. Whilst the game gives an important voice to civilians caught up in war, it just feels a bit too uncomfortable at the moment.😥
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
For sure! It's great to share stories with friends. It's one of the best things about this hobby so I tottaly agree. :) True, while it might be uncomfortable topic it does help to jump start conversations and show how much war sucks for everyone caught up in it /JT
@CoachKim93 Жыл бұрын
Can you review Cthulhu Death may die? :D
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Not sure when we'll be able to get to it, but we'd love to do it one day
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Not sure when we'll be able to get to it, but we'd love to do it one day
@viesturskokarevics2427 Жыл бұрын
Apsveicu ar 10 000! The best solo games are digital versions of board games😄
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Paldies! Much easier to setup and clean it up afterwards for sure! :D
@gm08351 Жыл бұрын
two pieces of paper !?
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
M?
@carlobi Жыл бұрын
Comment
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment!
@nikosiik4406 Жыл бұрын
Have you tried Final girl?
@RyanLangewisch Жыл бұрын
Given that "Left Janis" really enjoys Eldritch Horror, I think there's a good chance he'd enjoy Final Girl as well. I've had a lot of fun with it so far.
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
It's on our radar for a really long time, but haven't played it just yet! Looking forward to do it soon!
@mabos555 Жыл бұрын
Marvel champions is the only great pick here the rest kind of suck... Have really different taste my top 3 at least are super hot the card game, bullet heart, and after the virus
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Really good picks 👌
@soulgoodman3008 Жыл бұрын
No mage knight in this list…. Ridiculous
@BoardGameHangover Жыл бұрын
Ahh, we have it on our shelf, but have not gotten to it yet.