These 10 games will give you a full gaming experience for solo only play!
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@danieldouglasclemens Жыл бұрын
10. Arkham Horror 3rd Edition - 1:05 9. Kanban EV - 3:02 8. Gaia Project - 4:43 7. Tekhenu - 6:53 6. Spirit Island - 8:19 5. Marvel Champios - 10:10 4. Imperium Legends - 12:31 3. 1862 - 13:58 2. Fields of Arle - 16:08 1. A Feast for Odin - 18:30
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
You spoiled the suspense! Just kidding!
@routex1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@christopherdesmond7511 Жыл бұрын
John, you deserve more subscribers, my friend. I really appreciate what you bring to the community, and hope that you continue to do what you do. Thank you.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! I keep hoping that somehow things will take off. I have been at this for 3 years now. I started posting on a Reddit solo game group and that has helped lately. Thanks for the encouragement!
@tracybenbrook3507 Жыл бұрын
I just found you and I really enjoyed this - you have one more!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
@@tracybenbrook3507 Awesome! Thank you!
@JT_2.0 Жыл бұрын
This is a great framework to think about solo gaming. I haven't seen a list designed this way before, thinking of it in terms of different types/experiences. Several on here that haven't been on my radar that I will now add to my wishlist. Glad the youtube algorithm led me to your channel. My first encounter and I'm now subscribed. Nice work!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Me too. I have been at this for 3 years and this is the first of my several hundred videos that the algorithm finally noticed!
@argy8141 Жыл бұрын
John, based on the above, I dipped my toe into Imperium: Classics. Played 4 games, won 2, lost 2. Although the mechanics look complicated, I though they were a lot easier than expected. The AI works smoothly, but I still haven't bottomed out the deck management. I thought I was doing well in my 2nd outing and got hammered, the wins have been close whilst I thought I was hammering the bot. Probably well balanced then. Have fun, stay safe
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I love that game so much. Glad you enjoyed it!
@highergroundgaming72027 ай бұрын
#1 and #2 are spot on and definitely in my Top 10 solo games. Newton would be in there for me. 🙂
@JohnLaRuffa7 ай бұрын
I have Newton on my top ten list for Euro games. I love it!
@johngoodwin9606 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do this. With your extensive playlist of games, I'm sure it was difficult. I've added a few of the games to my "wishlist" to check out.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
That is kinda why it took me so long to do. I’m glad to help you discover some new games for your wishlist!
@popgas382111 ай бұрын
Beautiful list. I'm more convinced now to invest on some of the title that I kind of doubt or was super surprised that they cater well for brilliant solo gaming such as 1862, Spirit Island, Tekhenu and Gaia Project. Also, I think Vital Lacerda programmed his games best at 3 players, the sweetest spot mostly for his titles, but what Kanban EV shines foe soloing is thanks ro David Turczi himself. I'm even glad he did the solo version for Weather Machine. No surprisw there other David Turczi titles in your list too 😄. Larely I've been very conscious of buying board games. I always ensure that they have solo experience as my back up plan because I can't always invite people to play. I'm glad you felt the same for Fields of Arle. That game just had a special place in my heart. I still have yet to get A Feast for Odin though 😅. Mage Knigt still is the best, but I wouldn't label as "essential" solo board game in my collection. LOTR LCG is behind it as well but then again not essential. Marvel Champions is way accessible, hence essential for anyone ensuring a solo board gaming experience. Thanks for the list! Subscribed ❤.
@Dragonnox Жыл бұрын
1862 Railway Mania is so good. I've played it 6 times so far, and my highest score was $8787 - so close to the 'winning' $9k, and yet so far! It's one of the few games where I can play for 3-4 hours and just don't feel the time going by at all. Excellent, under-appreciated gem in my opinion.
@00Becks Жыл бұрын
6 times played and 8978€... I'm with you!
@bullyloo Жыл бұрын
I started playing Kindom Death: Monster solo and I can't stop. I'm already on the fourth consecutive campaign.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I have never played that one but hear great things about it. What is your favorite aspect of the game?
@bullyloo Жыл бұрын
My favorites are: The Fantasy Horror setting, the Artificial Intelligence system of the monsters in the showdowns.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Cool! I need to check it out.
@learnthisgame6612 Жыл бұрын
A very solid list of robust games that can be played solo. Thank you for the recommendations.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
You are quite welcome!
@stacie_everdell Жыл бұрын
Great list. I still need to try A Feast for Odin. Robinson Crusoe is still my favorite solo game, as well as Paleo. Paleo feels very different then many you covered here. This one gets missed as a solo game because the publishers list it as 2-4p even though there are solo rules and it's fantastic. Thanks for the video!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I have seen Paleo in the store, but never knew for sure about the solo. I will need to check it out! Thanks for the recommendation. I also really like Robinson Crusoe!
@jonathangillies6531 Жыл бұрын
Here’s my top solo list: 1. Lord of the Rings LCG 2. Star Trek Frontiers 3. Dune Imperium 4. X-Men United/Marvel United 5. Marvel Legendary 6. This War of Mine 7. Marvel Champions 8. Imperial Assault 9. Outer Rim 10. Gloomhaven/JOTL
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
That’s a good list. I have played all be the X-Men game.
@darrencarroll3123Ай бұрын
Great video man, subscribed
@JohnLaRuffa29 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@maraanusuya Жыл бұрын
For Flip&Write type games, you might like Hadrian's Wall. If you like a sandbox game that allows for different strategies on each play-through.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I love that one and put it on the Top of my lighter board game top 10 list. Admittedly, it is not too light, but I wanted to mention that it is my favorite flip and write.
@iconicstyles Жыл бұрын
Great video! I am coming back from payed unplugged and wish I saw this video before hand to make some purchases. Keep making these awesome videos!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
@kitcarpo4745 Жыл бұрын
Solving approach to 1862 sounds like solving Frostpunk.
@kitcarpo4745 Жыл бұрын
Hi John. Chris of Carpo Farm here. I am collecting a set of games to play for the remainder of my retirement, which may be 25 years! I seem to like heavier games, and solo at least optional is a must. Space/scifi is nearly a must. So far: Gaia Project, Anachrony, This War of Mine, ISS Vanguard, Stars of Akarios, Frostpunk, Hadrians Wall, Warp's Edge, Under Falling Skies, Star Wars: Outer Rim, Pulsar 2849. Solar 175, and Leaving Earth. I have come close to my limit, and all games include the expansions with only a few KS components missing. Rubble Die. as an example. I have room for one more and future expansions for the games I have. Suggestion? Note that I looked at Stellar Horizons and High Frontier 4 All but the rulebooks sound iffy.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
High Frontier 4 All is a very dense game to learn and is probably like playing Leaving Earth on steroids but with some random elements in the way the cards come up. It is great, but you should read the rules first before buying it if you are tempted to go that way. And by read, I mean skim them and see if you are willing to study them and watch playthrough videos for several hours before embarking on your first game. I still have it in my collection because it truly is a unique and interesting experience, but not one that works “4 all” as it says. Have you looked at Skymines (if you like Eurogames) or Star Trek: Frontiers if you want a Mage Knight experience in space which is slightly more forgiving than Mage Knight? Space Alert also presents a very strong real-time challenge solo. Finally, Black Angel is very good from a solo perspective. You ask a tough question, but I hope a couple of these recommendations may fit the bill. Good luck and let me know what you decide. P.S. You might also like SpaceCorp with the Ventures expansion tossed in for asymmetric powers.
@kitcarpo4745 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa Thanks, HF4A really did catch my attention. I will keep my eye open for info on Skymines. Thanks again.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I did reviews on both of these games from a solo standpoint, so feel free to check them out.
@1969dennislewis Жыл бұрын
Hi, John! First time viewer. I really connected with your thoughts and opinions here so I subscribed! I now how half a dozen more board games to dive deep into research over. Can't wait to start watching your game reviews. Happy gaming!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! I have lots of reviews on my channel that I have made over the last couple of years. If you have any questions, just comment. I try my best to respond to them all. Enjoy!
@jstuart1980 Жыл бұрын
First time on the channel. Appreciate your list as I delve into solo gaming more. Thank you!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Feel free to ask me about anything!
@arckmage5218 Жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie. I watched the whole thing only because you have one of my favorite games right next to your head. Runebound. Love that game. Also thanks for the recommendations!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
That is funny! I have not played that one in years, but I do keep it because the solo is pretty good.
@arckmage5218 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa have you played Rune Wars? That one is not solo but it's in the same universe. Love both, but runebound more because it's more polished in its direction and scope of game.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
@@arckmage5218 I have never played Rune Wars. Alas these days I don’t play much that is not solo…
@zomborya Жыл бұрын
Great video and solid list. You touched on many of my favorites in your list. I would have slotted in Mage Knight over Spirit Island and Glass Road or Nusfjord over Arle to mix up the play time for a Rosenberg since you have Odin in there already. Hard to argue with your list much though. Awesome picks. I would like to try 1862 sometime and your recommendation nudges it up my wishlist. Thanks for the list!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I can see your points about rounding out a little more of the Uwe feel of things. I’m in the minority that Mage Knight does not do it for me because it is just too hard for me to remember how to play the game. Thanks for the feedback and watching!
@alanswift6802 Жыл бұрын
Another terrific no nonsense video. Great insight into the solo options. I totally agree on A Feast for Odin. Also would recommend Great Austria Hotel, Clans of Caledonia, Paladins of the West Kingdom, Viticulture (with Tuscany) and Lisboa. Also like the look of the new Shem Phillips solo, Legacy of Yu.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I just backed Legacy of Yu! I agree with you on all of the others as well. We live in a golden age of solo gaming!
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
Very interested in Legacy of Yu as well. Sadly missed the campaign which was stupid. A lot on my plate lately with the kids and the house and my health. Just slipped through the cracks. I like Viticulture a lot. Even though it has it's mean moments (a bit similar to those in Dune: Imperium), it plays so nice and calm and pretty. Just a really nice game that's requires just enough brains to master but without the sweat and the tears, without malice and spite. Beautiful.
@davidhebart-coleman8662 Жыл бұрын
First time watcher of the channel here. I enjoyed you list very much. In terms of my collection there is some similarity although you are more on the euro-y part of the spectrum with limited dice (my favourite games are Too Many Bones and Core Space). For example I have Eldritch Horror rather than Arkham, my Turczi is Excavation Earth, my LCG is LotR:LCG, Spirit Island and Gaia Project are much played, and 1862 sits on the shelf. I would note that almost all of your essentials are longer games (although I haven't played Tekhenu), and it would be great to get a top 10 games played in less than an hour.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Yes. I need to make a video for shorter solo games. Thanks for watching!
@booch7767 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa Excited for that one! My collection is mostly longer games and I want to find a nice, relaxing game I can pull off the shelf and put it back in about or less 30 minutes.
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
Core Space is a fantastic game that sadly way too few people know. Love it. It's not for everyone. Some find it too "tabletopy". I wish I could play it more often. Haven't played First Born yet. I really like Excavation Earth. Don't know why some don't. It's not your typical Turczi, but that doesn't bother me in the least. Imperium wasn't what we were used to by Turczi either and it is still great. Try Tekhenu. It will melt your brain in the first game, but when the rules and mechanisms have settled in, it's awesome.
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa There are A LOT of great shorter to really short solo (or solo playable) games. Under Falling Skies, Sprawlopolis, Coffee Roaster, Mini Rogue, Calico, Warp's Edge, Cascadia, Lux Aeterna, The Ming Voyages, Fleet - The Dice Game, Cartographers, Wild Space, Food Chain Island, Capital Lux 2: Generations, ... Putting together a nice list shouldn't be a problem.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I have played a bunch of these, but sold some of them as well. My list is coming soon!
@skiswope Жыл бұрын
Next time, just go ahead and give us your Top 20 or Top 25. I loved your passion for all the near misses at the end, but some viewers might have missed your rapid fire also-rans. 😊
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Good call! I should have done that!
@curtisbaker6160 Жыл бұрын
This was the first video of yours that I have seen and it was well done. You should offer your services to Dice tower, that should give you pretty good publicity. I liked this list because most "solo games" lists I see are solo only games or 15 minutes games. This list is full of very deep games and I love that. Gaia is my favorite solo game ever, but not a lot of people recognize that.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. I know the Dice Tower has a couple of people who do solo only reviews, so I never approached them. I would Ike the publicity, but I am happy doing my own thing because I am straight and to the point. No music, intros, fancy stuff. Just straight solo talk. That helps me make videos much more frequently and gets my points across fast. As for the list, I made it just for that reason. Some folks have asked for a solo list of shorter, lighter games and I will put that video together very soon. But for this list, I looked right into my heart and said what do I love best about this hobby for solo purposes. After spending probably too much time thinking about it, I came up with these 10. Very glad you enjoyed it!
@petergross7235 Жыл бұрын
Great list! You definitely like the heavier side of games. Fields of Arle is one of my favorite games. I have the expansion, but have not used it yet. Thanks for doing the video!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
The expansion is great! I highly recommend giving it a shot. Totally opens up the game! Thanks for watching!
@IronHamR Жыл бұрын
One more from me as well. Thanks for the video.
@TomTom-gx3ye Жыл бұрын
First time watcher, and your 899th sub. Keep it up John! Loved the vid!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for watching and subscribing!
@IskandarStrategist1689 Жыл бұрын
Next can you do,the most complex and depth board games you have play.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I could do that but it would have to be most complex game I have in my collection. Many games that were just way too complex for what they offered in fun, I eventually sold. For example (Fire in the Lake COIN).
@andrassevigny403510 ай бұрын
Solid list, I’ll be checking these out
@JohnLaRuffa10 ай бұрын
Great! Thanks!
@danacoleman4007 Жыл бұрын
Nice video!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@chriswood3077 Жыл бұрын
First time I've watched you and loved it. Great choices. I'm now a subscriber 👍
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@davidt4233 Жыл бұрын
Great list, John. The games I think are missing are Anachrony, and a adventure game like Nemo’s War.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I have both of those games and enjoy them a lot. I would put Anachrony in my Top 20 solo games. With Nemo’s War, I think that is a little more of a niche style of game that may or may not appeal to everyone. In that adventure style, I felt like Arkham Horror filled that gap a little better. Either way, both are great games. Thanks for watching!
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa Nemo's War was too much luck and dice chucking for me in the end to be taken as serious as most of the other games mentioned in the video. It was good, but there are a lot of solo/solitaire games I'd rather play.
@davidt4233 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa Thanks for the reply, John. Regarding Anachrony, I would agree with you on your ranking if it's the base game. The Fractures in Time expansion greatly up's the solo bot. Keep up the great content.
@BenetTribbleАй бұрын
What i would appreciate is a statement on each of the game's expected duration. Time is an important factor to consider when shopping for games.
@JohnLaRuffaАй бұрын
Most of these clock in around 90 minutes once you learn them will with the exception of Arkham Horror which is usually about 150 minutes and 1892 which is usually about 120 minutes. Everyone plays at different speeds of course but that is my experience.
@BenetTribbleАй бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa that is awesome to hear, thank you. I have young kids, and tonight my 10 year old and I played Jaipur, so I have to be honest about my ability to play long games at this point in my life lol
@BenetTribbleАй бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa I took the plunge and ordered imperium: horizons. Long time civ (PC) player who enjoys card games (magic, lotr lcg) and euros (Agricola). I love that this game can be played as a one off, with so many decks just in the one box. I value your opinion, you seem highly credible
@JohnLaRuffaАй бұрын
@BenetTribble thank you very much! You will not be disappointed. Just know that it will take a play or two to get the hang of solo, but once it clicks it has almost endless replayability!
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Visiting your channel for the first time. Took the time to read the comments as well, as you probably noticed. Great video, nice list. I really like all the games you are talking about here (except 1862, haven't experienced that one yet. In my defence, I'm not that into train themed games and I wouldn't even know where to buy this game where I live). You're making a lot of great points. How many hours I've spend hovering over the board of Fields of Arle. Many of the Rosenberg Euro games. If I had to choose between Agricola, Caverna, Fields of Arle, Nusfjord, Glass Road, Hallertau, A Feast For Odin, Le Havre... all those tasty Rosenberg Euros sitting on the shelves behind me.... I'd probably choose Agricola for the sentimental value. Was my first Rosenberg. If I had to make a list like that, the first three would probably be Mage Knight, Mage Knight and.... Mage Knight. ;) And Robinson Crusoe would definitely be on my list, as it was the first heavier game I learned to play solo before I played it with others. A lot of hours some years ago went into that game. Spirit Island and Imperium (Legends/Classics) are games one could play solo for a year and still learn and discover new things, combinations, winning tactics... Just amazing to me, how a designer can come up with a game like that. Btw, the game you were looking for, the predecessor to Gaia Project: Terra Mystica. And good news for you, in case you didn't know yet: There is an Automa Solo Box out now for Terra Mystica. It's quite expensive but it's said to be really well made and really good.
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
Uh, and I almost forgot, I really enjoy good (solo) Crawlers or Skirmishers. Be it Sword & Sorcery, Cthulhu: Death May Die, Core Space or Nemesis. Love em. And not to be underestimated are the solo modes of Yedo and Everdell. They work really well. Clinic works very well and is fun solo, too, but sadly very limited compared to multi player. But some of my best solo experiences ever were with Dawn of the Zeds. If you can stomach the theme (zombies overrunning a small town), this is an incredible game. You lose far more often than you win, but it's so mean and messy and funny, sometimes it's so very close or so thrilling and sometimes you just get overrun, a masterpiece of cinematic board gaming. After every game, you have a story to tell. It's not an easy game, there are lot of rules and components, but once it flows, it's a beast.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
So much to comment on with your comments above. I totally agree with your points on some of the great games you point out. All of them I have played in many of them are in my collection. It took me so long to make the top 10 video because I really had a tough time making the choices I did. That being said, the only one that I struggle with on your list is Mage Knight because of how difficult it is to remember how to play that game over a longer period of time. I found Star Trek Frontiers to be a little more to my liking, even though the game is almost identical to its predecessor. Feel free to peruse deeper into my channel to find a lot of solo reviews on all of the different games I’ve played and reviewed over the past couple of years. Thanks again for watching!
@JackShipley74 Жыл бұрын
The Return to Dark Tower needs to make your list.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
That is the first game someone has suggested that I have never played.
@JackShipley74 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa It's a must play, in my book. Check it out if you can. They remade the classic Dark Town game from the 80's and it's epic!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Sounds good!
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
Heard only good things so far. Very close to the top of my wishlist.
@roberts5647 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I don't have ANY of the games from your list but have Final Girl and Too Many Bones on the way from crowd funding.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Glad to be able to help!
@jbx30001 Жыл бұрын
Pret-a-Porter, a 2 player game, has a five page ( approx. ) solo rules set created by Soloplay on BGG. It's one of the best solo experiences I've ever had. It's a bit of a table hog though. I haven't played 1862 but I'd wager the two games are similar. It's all about the business, fashion rather than railroads.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I played the original Pret-a-Porter and thought it was OK solo, but eventually sold it. It was good, but I had my fill of it after about 10 games. I wonder if the new version and the solo rules you are talking about made it even better than the original?
@Jsleezy_2000 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I just got Spirit Island and got crushed my first solo play. Good to know that it will just take some time for it to click. Lol
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
It does and some spirits are much harder to win with solo than others. I think my first solo win was with the nightmare spirit and I won using fear to end the game.
@muhabwahby Жыл бұрын
So glad i stumbled onto your channel John, already subscribed. You've sold Fields of Arle and Imperium: Legends to me. Although, I'm surprised you don't have any of the Garphil games (Circadians: first light and Viscounts of the west kingdom, being two of my favs) Cheers buddy.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I do own those games and I really like them a lot. They would be in my top 10 best Euros for solo list.
@Enroth186 Жыл бұрын
I saw your number 10 and subscribed! Imho Arkham Third edition is heavily underrated and the best game in the Arkham Files line (besides the LCG).
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I agree! I don’t know why more people don’t like it since it seems like they took all of the learnings over the years and built a game based on the best elements of many previous games.
@Enroth186 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa I think lots of people actually did not play arkham 3 and just gave it a bad rating because they were die hard fans of the second edition and did not like that FFG changed so much of the game.
@Marek_Kosciak Жыл бұрын
Such a huge collection!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I’ve been been curating it for 20 years.
@uxjared Жыл бұрын
Great list! Many of these would be on mine and I just picked up Arle. May have to give Tekhenu a second look.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
You should give Tekhenu many more looks. ;) One the most underrated games out there. Fantastic and very evil solo mode.
@Vonkater Жыл бұрын
Solo player or the joy of playing with your self. 😉👍😆
@allison252511 ай бұрын
Would love to see a video on Gaia Project!
@JohnLaRuffa11 ай бұрын
Too late though. I sold my copy since I like Age of Innovation the most and have the Gaia Project App on iOS.
@allison252511 ай бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa I still need to watch your Age of Innovation video. Looks like a great game!
@JohnLaRuffa11 ай бұрын
@allisontyfys25 it is awesome!
@ramonk911 ай бұрын
Thoughts on Sabika and its ranking? Great list and channel thank you
@JohnLaRuffa11 ай бұрын
Check out my Top 10 video from June of 2023. I have Sabika ranked quite high! It is a fantastic game and really easy to enjoy solo!
@pawlikowskikuba Жыл бұрын
Great list. Own few of of them and cannot agree more with spirit island or imperium. What I miss here is Mage Knight ;)
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I know there is lots of love for Mage Knight and I get that. I just find it is too hard to keep in my mind as to how to play it, so I sold it and picked up Star Trek Frontiers. Still kind of hard to remember, but just slightly less punishing and more fun for me to play.
@cris-by4zv Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I noticed we have very similar tastes.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Good to hear!
@Stinger420Ай бұрын
Hey there, sorry, i know im a year late, heh!, but anyway... I enjoyed your video and noted down a few. One game i would go for is The Captain is Dead. I used toi have it on PC.
@JohnLaRuffaАй бұрын
Funny in that I had that one but it just did not grab me like I felt like it should. I don’t know why that is.
@joellen5984 Жыл бұрын
We share many similar tastes! I put 1862 on my list - let' see. Arkham Horror is not for me - my game group likes it a ton but I watched a many hour game and loss and...just didn't look as fun as I would want. Everything else you had I have - most of them played and enjoyed a ton!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
1862 was such a surprising find for me as a solo gamer. I really hope that you enjoy it as well.
@jonasvohrna Жыл бұрын
My top 5 solo: 1. Gaia Project, 2. Great Western Trail 2, 3. Spirit Island, 4. Dune: Imperium, 5. Sprawlopolis
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Not a bad list. I have all of those and like them all very much!
@tonybowers9490 Жыл бұрын
Great list. Thanks for sharing. MC:LCG is one of my favs too!
@suzuwatarix74 Жыл бұрын
I’m also a fan of Uwe although I haven’t tried solo except for Hallertau. I’ve had a great time before with Oh my Goods (expansion required), Pathfinder ACG, Mage Knight, and the Oniverse games. I want to try Jaws of the Lion and Sleeping Gods but I’m having a hard time committing to such large, campaign games. Now I’m intrigued by 1862. Great list, thanks!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for watching. All of the main Uwe games are fantastic solo if you like a win condition and beat your own score (which I do).
@daniellelauzon3172 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy the following: Dune Imperium Trickerion Scythe Underwater Cities Maracaibo Mage Knight Gloom of Kilforth Barrage
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I have all of those except Gloom of Kilforth and I replaced Mage Knight with Star Trek Frontiers. They are all very good!!!
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa Same here. Love em all. But you replaced Mage Knight? The greatest of them all? How could you?! Shame on you. I never played Star Trek Frontiers, but I watched the playthrough mini series on Genus Solo. It's basically the same game with some minor adjustments, right?
@Anonymous_Eyeballs Жыл бұрын
JOHN READ ME These videos are cool but next time just Google image search what you're looking for and edit it into the video. Or at least edit out you searching through stuff until you find what you need. Also top ten is going to be your niche going forward, congrats on the 1k views well done. I just happen to see this on my feed and got curious about your channel. Ride this train big dawg, this is your rope upward
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I don’t edit in pictures because I want nothing that could potentially be a copyright violation. As for the searching through stuff, that should probably stop!
@wicked8576 Жыл бұрын
there are a few of my favourite games ( I have so many ! ) in your list, wow! my first lacerda was On Mars, its solo mode fell a little flat for me, though. got Lisboa recently, still need to get it to the table.. but already heard good things about Kanban, so probably should get that one (EV version!) as well, I guess.. :)
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I struggle with the solo mode of On Mars as well…Lisboa is very good but it is a super heavy lift!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Forget to mention This War of Mine. I just could not get into it. Tried it many times and lost it every single time with no hope of winning. Just wasn’t doing it for me.
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic game. Even though I'm in the same boat as you (lost both times I played) it was a great experience. Don't think I have ever played a game as dark and serious. Not to everyones taste, but I liked it a lot.
@Aproposification Жыл бұрын
Just stumbled upon your channel with this first video. Excellent presentation on all these games. I'm wondering if you might have a video or 2 that reviews games for 7+? My son and I are avid Carcassonne players. We have 3 expansions, and he really understands the depth and complexity. Carcassonne is by far the best find so far, and we enjoy it the most, but still wondering if there may be others out there I'm unaware of that he would understand and enjoy. Thank you.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
While I do not have a video on games for younger kids of that age, I do have plenty of experience in teaching games to my kids as they went through that of their life. Some games I would recommend depend on the types of things, your son, and you like in playing a game. I have found that my family has really enjoyed a variety of role and right games out there, which are fairly easy to understand, and easy to play. For instance, Railroad Ink is a family favorite, as is Ganz Von Clever (spelling ?). Ticket to Ride people like for that age. Sansuci (spelling again?) is another tile laying game that is perfect for that age group. Finally some cooperative games like Forbidden Sands and Pandemic: The Cure were a big hit. I hope that helps!
@Aproposification Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa will look into these, thank you!
@iconicstyles Жыл бұрын
Have you tried the game "Final Girl"? I'm new to getting into single player board games and recently saw it. I loved the theme but wanted to here some review on it before purchasing.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I have not played it. I had hostage negotiator once upon a time but ended up selling it. I know a lot of people love Final Girl solo but I am not going to check it out due to the cost (I am a completionist) and the fact that I sold Hostage Negotiator. So unfortunately, I cannot help you with this one…
@argy8141 Жыл бұрын
I tend to stay away from longer games, especially ones where a few poor early decisions means that you have 2-3 hours of minimising the size of your loss. I found that Spirit Island is a pure logic game which once you've unlocked the puzzle becomes routine. In my opinion you have to have the Branch and Claw expansion which adds variability to give the game replayability. I've played SI 10 times, I've played SI with B&C over 150 times solo. I've also ditched the physical version and do it via the app. Interested to try Imperium: Classics or Legends. Good suggestion, thanks, good job it is relatively cheap. I've tended to stay away from games that have a large footprint and/or have long setup times. Tried Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, can't understand what all the fuss is about, too long to setup and just plain boring as a solo experience. Would never want the overhead of it's bigger brother. Kanban EV looked at it but decided that the mechanics just looked like following a whole host of instructions. Have Friday but find it is too repetitive, once you have sussed the optimised win process it is just a card draw. So where do I spend my time in solo. Under Falling Skies, a campaign game that can easily be replayed and a monthly challenge on BGG. Century: Golem Edition, fan expansion solo game. Merchants Cove plays well solo but you need Secret Stash to give it longevity ( has a huge footprint but games packaging makes it easy to setup). Pandemic again does well solo, based on Forbidden Island which ironically I detest. Tiny Epic Galaxies - Blast Off works well with a small footprint and easy to carry around and easy as a multiplayer game. With a larger footprint Viscounts of the West Kingdom does well (has a specially designed solo AI), haven't found the need to add the expansions in yet, always a good sign for replayability. It's sibling Architects of the West Kingdom gets less love from me but still ok. 7 Wonder Duel with the official solo print and play expansion (it was free during Covid) gets a lot of love from me. In search of Planet X is a pure logic game that if I'm in the mood I'll play but I don't find it that engaging. It is better as a competitive experience. If I think I'm going to spend 30 minutes on my own somewhere I'll take 7 Wonders/ Tiny Epic Galaxies/ Century Golem just to setup and run through. As an off the wall and not really a board game but as a solo minaitures RPG, Five Parsecs from Home (Mordiphius) occupies a lot of my time. I have become invested on the crew of the Gillibrand (their ship) and their travels through the Ereran System as they work for various corporations picking up enemies on the way. Great game that needs standees or miniatures and some imagination. Needs space and time (two things I moaned about earlier but I found this is worth it!!) I'm interested if you do a short solo games top 10. Thanks for the vid
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of the great comments and thoughts. I agree with what you have said for the games I have also played here. I am going to do a Top 10 short solo games video very soon so stay tuned!
@butnooneshome Жыл бұрын
Based on your comments, I think you should definitely give Too Many Bones a go in solo mode; high initial cost, big footprint, long set-up, 4 hour play time. Right up your street !!! 🤣
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
@@butnooneshome I had it for a long time with several expansions but I eventually sold it. I just could not stand getting killed in one hit sometimes. I don’t usually walk away from tough games but that one was too tough for me.
@argy8141 Жыл бұрын
@@butnooneshome Haha 😂 Ironically I have Undertow and haven't found it that bad for setup and tear down. Keyword spaghetti is my issue with it. I am willing to give it time during holidays if I can get some time on it. Should have added Flamme rouge with peloton, great game but the overhead managing the AI is huge and gets worse if you run more than 1 AI team. Good fun though if you can put up with it. Multi player is good too.🚴
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I have been tempted by Flame Rouge!
@michaelrichard1320 Жыл бұрын
Great list. I still haven't gotten 1862 to the table yet. Imperium:Legends bounced off me hard but I see the potential though. Hallertau and Nusjford have become my favorite solo Uwe games just because of the shorter play time makes them fast but still gives you that nice brain crunch like AFFO and Fields of Arle give
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
1862 is not as hard as it looks, but it will take some time to work through your first game. There just seems to be a lot of “what if’s” to contend with until you get the hang of it. I do have a full play through of a solo session (in two parts) on my channel if you think that will help you out. Thanks!
@afterworkboardgameclub3423 Жыл бұрын
Warp's Edge, Gloomhaven, Etherfields
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I have never played Etherfields. Gloom haven is good and I have the main game. Warp’s Edge just didn’t grab me for some reason.
@daniellelauzon3172 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dannyverbraeken3829 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making another great list. I was a little on the fence regarding "1862 Railway mania", but if it's in a top 10 solo games, I should convince me to play it. What about Warp's Edge as a bag builder essential ?
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I ended up selling Warp’s Edge. It just was not the exciting to me to play. I would say Orleans is still my favorite bag building solo game. 1862 is a heavy economic train game, so you have to want to play something like that. I like that style of game, but it is way different from everything else I own.
@dannyverbraeken3829 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa Ah good suggestion ! I will have a look at Orleans. As I like crunchy thinky games, I will watch some solo playthroughs of 1862 and decide to buy it (or not). Thanks John !
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
@@dannyverbraeken3829 no problem! I have a full solo play through of 1862 on my channel if you want to watch it.
@dannyverbraeken3829 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa Thanks for the tip ! I will check it out for sure.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I actually think it gets easier as you add more expansions.
@sungheeyoo7491Ай бұрын
Love Gaeea project 😍
@dloyless Жыл бұрын
Great video
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
First time trying out the instant premier setting.
@clvrswine Жыл бұрын
This is a great idea for a video.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It took me a while to decide on which games to include. I didn’t want to just make it another Top 10 video. Wanted to do something that could help people getting into solo game to start off their collection on the right foot!
@clvrswine Жыл бұрын
Nusfjord is a great solo, but Hallertau was a disappointment. At The Gates of Loyang is much more fun solo. Cooper Island, A Feast for Odin, Praga Caput Regni / Messina 1347... some of my favs for solo. All time best is Spirit Island, as the difficulty level adjustment makes it even more replayable.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I have those others as well and really like Cooper Island. The only reason I didn’t put it on the list is that I already had so many Euros. It is a great design!
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
@@clvrswine I like Hallertau a lot. Nusfjord is better, yes, Fields of Arle, too. But compared to 90% of the games on the market, Hallertau is still a great game. I believe there is sometimes a little bit too much expectation when the name Rosenberg is on the box.
@tombulva Жыл бұрын
Thx. I would also add Anachrony and Barrage ;-)
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Both are great games,
@booch7767 Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video John! Glad that Kanban EV made the list, really, really, enjoying that one (actually just got my 100th play of it a few days ago (95 solo, 5 multiplayer)). 1862 is also a brilliant choice. I love the 18xx system but unfortunately not many support solo. Also, if you had to pick between Carneige and Tekhenu, and you already had Teotihuacan (which is fairly similar if I am not mistaken?) which would you choose and why?
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
That is really impressive that you have gotten 100 plays of Kanban EV. In regards to Carnegie or Tekhenu, I would actually recommend watching my reviews of each of those to get my full thoughts on them. It is such a tough choice because I really like both of them. I would say that Tekhenu is not like Teotihuacan at all.
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa No, within their genre Tekhenu and Teotihuacan are quite different, I agree. And in my opinion, Tekhenu is the superior game. Carnegie is a very different animal again. Carnegie is what I imagine Euro Games could look like if they had been invented by an American designer (even though Georges is from Belgium). I really like it. It's less stiff and dusty as many other Euros but at the same time holds dear many of the typical principles (for example the need to choose your expertise because you just couldn't possibly manage to optimize everything in the time given). Even though it is a breath of fresh air, it still gives you this beautiful old school Euro Game feeling of "Can't I please please please have two more rounds? I just wanted to do this and than trigger this and than I could build this..... Pleeeaaaase!!!".
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you about Carnegie which is why I like it so much. It ends before I want to go which drives me to want to play it again in the near future.
@yoake_kitsuchi4461 Жыл бұрын
Thanks now my brain won't explode whenever I open tNice tutorials
@fabricebrun483411 ай бұрын
ALOHA 🤙🏝️ You don't know MAGE KNIGHT ??????????? Number one MAGE KNIGHT !!!
@JohnLaRuffa11 ай бұрын
I know it for sure but I ended up selling it and getting the Star Trek version. Doesn’t make my top 10 though…
@willybouchez5625 Жыл бұрын
What...no fallen skies, no Friday????
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I owned them both at one point but just got tired of losing so I sold them. In both games, I felt sort of helpless at certain points and that just didn’t seem like a fun experience. However, I can acknowledge these as very much loved games by the community, so I would not say they are bad. Rather they are just not for me…
@lukel5190 Жыл бұрын
Your thumbnail had connecting flights set up, but no mention of its solo experience. What are your thoughts on that game solo?
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I did that because in my solo review of the game which has all of my thoughts, I forgot to mention that there are 6 or so scenarios to play solo that can really extend the life of the game. I said that I would probably sell it after playing it for a while because of the fact that it is the same puzzle over again. The designer pointed out the scenarios and I really felt bad, so I pinned a comment on the video but decided to try and give them some extra publicity by including it in the picture for this video. Check out my solo review to get my full thoughts on the game. I think it is a GREAT logistics puzzle!
@bankingonmoney8224 Жыл бұрын
I have been reviewing the different Arkham Horror style games and it made my head spin. Especially when reading the requirement for additional expansions to add solid content. I will definitely will add the 3rd edition to my 2023 game list. Some of my favs Underwater City, Great Western Trail 2ED, I'm currently looking for that CDG political game but currently enjoying Flashpoint South China Sea. Hopefully the new Twilight Struggle will release end of year. May take the top spot. I'm also really liking Aeon's End and Legendary (over Champions). +1 FOA. I was really surprised by my play of Boonlake. I'm really enjoying it. Oh my long time favorite It's A Wonderful World. Nothing fancy but really enjoy the building and tension the game brings in the short gameplay. Thanks for sharing your top 10 essential games as it was a good list. For sure not a list for those just starting the hobby. Lol...
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I also really enjoy Underwater Cities and GWT 2ED! Aeon’s end has a great app which I like!
@bankingonmoney8224 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa It would be nice to see a top 5 Coin or War style game in your collection.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I think I only have 5 of those in my collection right now. All Bridges Burning, Ghandi, Labyrinth, A Few Acres of Snow (not solo) and Undaunted. That’s all I have that would qualify :)
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
Underwater Cities is one of my archnemesis. Great game. Really like playing it. But for some reason haven't won a single game. Will not stop trying, that's for sure. At the moment I actually prefer It's A Wonderful Kingdom over It's A Wonderful World. I really like them both, but it really captures me, what It's A Wonderful Kingdom does in such a short playing time and with so limited mechanisms. Very neat game. And pretty, too. Aeon's End was to me one of the best games I owned for quite some time. But I think I overdid it. It hasn't found it's way to the table for at least a year now, I'd guess. Still holding it in high regard though. My copy of Boonlake has gotten only one play so far. But that game I liked. So there will be more soon. But that was the same with all my other Pfister games (Maracaibo, CloudAge etc.). They were simmering for a while, so to speak, but when I finally found the nerve, I quite enjoyed playing them.
@bankingonmoney8224 Жыл бұрын
@@manueltheisen3973 don't feel bad regarding underwater Cities. It's one of those games that you loose more than winning. I like these style of games. It took me until my 15th game to finally score 100 points with 7 cities.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Hopefully, this helps people round out their solo collections
@dczyrka0 Жыл бұрын
I will buy the new Imperium big 10 faction box. Thanks for the recommendation
@Hunterko1 Жыл бұрын
Perfect I just purchased my first Lacerda - Kanban EV so nice to see it made it to the list.... Did you tried Paladins of west kingdom ? I really like that solo and make a challenge for myself to win 3 games in a row on medium level which I was not able to pull off :) was expected to own less games but I got Spirit Island, Gaia project, Marvel Champions which I played only solo for now and of course Kanban EV but I did not played it yet...
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Paladins of the West Kingdom is fantastic! I think you made a good choice starting with Kanban EV! I have many Lacerda games and that is my favorite one.
@Hunterko1 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa good to hear thanks. Was choosing between Kanban and On Mars but was not sure which one is better solo so I am glad to see it on solo list :)
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I prefer Kanban by a LOT. Everyone is different but I am on the verge of selling On Mars if I have one more frustrating play of it…
@Hunterko1 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa oh okay thanks for sharing this will start with one and will see how it goes 🙂
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa Haven't played On Mars yet, but I heard that others had the same experience as you, John. Fantastic game but frustrating. I'd love to own it, but for game that expensive to sit one the shelf for month at a time and than be frustrating to play... I don't know...
@adriang6259 Жыл бұрын
I have none of these. I'd have to save up or seriously go without something to buy any of these. So we're both nerds with no friends but you're a nerd with no friends but well off. I know you can forget the price because a game is an investment that kind of doubles in value every time you play it, or something like that. I mean you don't buy a game for one play but for the entertainment value over time but meeting that initial output is sometimes tough. Perhaps down here they're more expensive because of import taxes etc. I've been looking at getting Tekhenu. Maybe, you talked me into it.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
It is easier for me in the US to be into this hobby, but it is still an expensive one. I have a solo review of Tekhenu on my channel if you want more information on it. I also made a list of some lighter solo games which I also really like. Some of those are a lot cheaper than the ones in this video but still have a lot of replayability. Best of luck in your gaming adventures, whatever they may be!
@tonybowers9490 Жыл бұрын
Have you played Concordia Solitaria? I have it, but haven't even opened it yet. (so many games, so little time)
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Alas, I sold my copy of it before the solo came out. It’s a great game though!
@MyParedrus Жыл бұрын
Great list! Instant sub :) But how about Mage Knight? Also, I would appreciate some Timestamps because I wanted to revisit some of your thoughts :)
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I had Mage Knight for a while years ago but didn’t play it enough to not have to relearn it all the time. I eventually sold it and replaced it with Star Trek: Frontiers. I know people love that game. I like it, but don’t love it due to the challenge of executing the gameplay.
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa I absolutely love it. Best game I own. Can't play it as much as I'd like because it's just soooo time consuming. Lucky for me, there is a great German language youtube channel featuring only solo and solo playable games (Genus Solo). If I'm not as firm on the rules as I'd like (e.g. with Mage Knight or Sword and Sorcery), I just watch one of his videos and I'm good to go again. He is really good.
@user-nz5bk3go2s10 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts on Gugong solo?
@JohnLaRuffa10 ай бұрын
So I enjoyed it for a few plays but ultimately I sold it. I think it was pretty good but over the years, I got my fill of it. It was tough to beat if I remember correctly.
@rallllphy Жыл бұрын
what are your thoughts on Dragonfire solo?
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
It’s been years since I have played this one, but I liked it better than original game it was themed after (the name escapes me). I need to spend more time with it. However, I can tell you it is very difficult and you do need to do some grinding to get your characters to level up a bit so you don’t just constantly lose.
@greenskynz5 ай бұрын
great review with many new titles though i must say no 10 and 9 were not my favs. still prefer cards game version of AoH and just hate EVs lol
@LudoTechWorld Жыл бұрын
When you presented "Fields of Arle" I was thinking that I would have suggested "A Feast for Odin" instead for Uwe Rosenberg, of course I didn't know what was coming next :D I tried several times "The lord of the Ring The Card Game" and "Arkham Horror The Card Game" but it never worked for me (even if the second one felt much much better) mostly because of the exact reasons you gave, and yes, I honestly just felt scammed for so little content (not to mention the completely useless incomprehensible rulebooks). I keep hearing about how good Marvel Champion is though and it seems to address all the complains I have for those LCGs , unfortunately I really can't stand the theme no matter how good the mechanics are, it seems I'm doomed for this style of games ^^ I will still probably watch a video playthrough of it just to have a better idea of how it differs from the others.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I don’t like the Marvel theme myself that much, but I can deal with it. I would certainly suggest watching a play through so that you don’t get burned again. I like it a lot, but that doesn’t mean you will :)
@mistletoemonkey Жыл бұрын
I haven't played Lotr LCG, but I've played Arkham and Marvel. Like John points out, Arkham has a lot going for it with the story which I loved. One of my friends that played it didn't like the story, he just wanted to get back to the "puzzle" of figuring out the game. Marvel plays similar to Arkham minus the map, acts, sanity, chaos bag, and flavor text. Your hero fights the boss, he hits you for damage, you hit him for damage. You draw encounter cards like in Arkham which bring out minions, add threat (similar to doom) to the scenario, or hurt you in other ways. If you get low on health you can switch to your alter ego to heal and the boss doesn't hit you for damage anymore, but he adds more threat (doom) to the scenario instead. So it's basically a balancing act of removing threat before it builds up, chipping away at the bosses health, and staying alive. I like the theme, but I would say I prefer Arkham to Marvel for the narrative.
@LudoTechWorld Жыл бұрын
@@mistletoemonkey Thank you! From what you explain, I doubt I'll like Marvel since it seems to focus on the mechanics without an immersive story (the alter ego thing is a nice touch though), and the narrative it's the only thing that made Arkham a lot better than LoTR for me. But I'll still watch a playthrough.
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
@@mistletoemonkey I own Marvel Champions as well as the Arkham Horror LCG and I'd say about the same thing. One is immersive storytelling, the other one is a boss battler. Both very very good in their own right, but very different games even though they are both LCGs.
@paulhamrick3943 Жыл бұрын
Have you played Paladins of the West Kingdom?
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Yes. I is very good, but does not make my Top 10. Would be in my Top 25 though.
@paulhamrick3943 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa incorrect opinion! 😂
@user-ik2ps1fu5e9 ай бұрын
Gaia has 7 bots, not 4 🙂
@JohnLaRuffa9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the clarification. It has been a long time since I have played it in physical form since I have the iOS app.
@hucz Жыл бұрын
Subbed
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@thegamesninja31196 ай бұрын
Spirit Island is a wargame solo.
@beaudwayful Жыл бұрын
10. thru 1. Magic Realm
@daniellelauzon3172 Жыл бұрын
If I have Eldritch with a couple of expansions, would Arkham 3rd provide enough of a different experience?
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Yes and no. It depends how much different you want. The encounters, narrative, skill checks, characters and items are all the same. However, the scenarios are tighter, the monsters are much more unavoidable and the board is tighter and a bit more predictable by design as to what you get from each space.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Never played the 2nd Ed. If I get a chance, I will check it out. But, as you can tell, I love the 3rd Edition.
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
@Father Paolo, O.Pa. Right. I have never reviewed it, will some day. Just need to keep focused on cranking the videos out,
@riazhasan1199 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone played one deck dungeon. Good for 1 to 2 players
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Yes. I owned it for a while and only sold it because I bought the iOS app. Good game, but hard! I still have never won!
@riazhasan1199 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa yes thats my problem too. too hard. i found a house rule on bgg of adding 1 more potion when starting the game, so in total have 2 of them. kind of balances it out. But without it yes, its brutal :D
@VirideSoryuLangley5 ай бұрын
I think you need to have some German blood to enjoy eurogames. They should be renamed krautgames.
@JohnLaRuffa5 ай бұрын
Well, I am 1/8th German so maybe that’s why I like them so much!
@VirideSoryuLangley5 ай бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa See, I knew it!
@spiozke Жыл бұрын
Very interesting top. But I'm afraid I just hate solo Gaia. It's just unbearable
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
To each their own for use. Thanks sorta the way I feel about Terraforming Mars which most people love!
@st0ox Жыл бұрын
Which game is on the thumbnail of this video?
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Connecting Flights. It’s got a great solo mode with scenarios as well. I have a review of it on my channel.
@st0ox Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa thank you so much for the info
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@mabos555 Жыл бұрын
Except for the ffg ones all the others are just vp based long games, not everyone including me are about the long games or the euro games in general
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Understood! It is true that other tastes vary as yours does. Perhaps some of the great solo roll and writes would be more to your liking?
@mabos555 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa It's OK that why this list is different than my 😊 Essentiall in my opinion is a list that contains the most solo basic games maybe Onirim, Friday, marvel champions, etc could fit to that 🤷 As for roll and write - no, hate that too... Just hate chasing after vp in general give me a puzzle or boss to beat instead 😉
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Ah, OK. Well a great puzzle is Connecting Flights. That one is pure win/loss and also has a few scenarios to add to replay value.
@user-js7ht4kz2x Жыл бұрын
Spirit Island is neither make by FFG nor VP-based. My favorite game for solo as well as multiplayer!
@manueltheisen3973 Жыл бұрын
I understand mabos555's point here, but I am still with John on this one. I like the basic ones like Onirim, Fire!, Friday etc. Those are nice little games and very old school in the true solo department. And I've played them all and liked them. But they are fillers. Ok, kids are out of the house, dishes are washed, dryer is running... I got 30 minutes. But that's it. For the full experience, I'd rather go with Gaia Project. ;)
@Biodelic Жыл бұрын
This video should have chapters.
@zedapinga2796 Жыл бұрын
Eldritch Horror is better than AH and AH LCG is better than Marvel Champions
@StefanSochinsky10 ай бұрын
What? No Mageknight!? Unsubbed and thumbs down... ... ... ;-)
@JohnLaRuffa10 ай бұрын
I have the Star Trek version of Mage Knight. I sold Mage Knight years ago due to the misery of trying to relearn it between plays.
@dczyrka0 Жыл бұрын
Champions is cool, but its a bad copy of Sentinels of the Multiverse
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I can see the comparison, but I would not say it is bad, rather it is a different approach.
@heroesydados2024 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa its true, but SOTM is so underrated, and everyone rave about Champions...its kinda not fair. but boot games are cool.
@heroesydados2024 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa Cool chanel and cool videos, suscribed...regard from ARGENTINA :)