Top 10 Euro Style Solo Board Games - Straight Up Solo with John LaRuffa

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No Fluff Solo Gaming with John LaRuffa

Жыл бұрын

Are you looking for great solo options that check the euro style box? If so, and this is the video for you!

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@garybraddick5042
@garybraddick5042 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I would like to offer a suggestion; when you make a list of games it would be nice to see them listed at the end. ( I had a cat sleeping in my lap, so I couldn’t get up and get a pencil and paper to write them down)
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I can do this easily enough next time.
@EHngelic
@EHngelic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this list and giving attention to to games not usually on solo games lists. Because of this video, I've done a lot more research on Bonfire and have added it to my wishlist
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
You will not be dissatisfied!
@mrsamtheman80
@mrsamtheman80 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the list! Looking forward to your Uwe Rosenberg list!
@crepusculo1027
@crepusculo1027 Жыл бұрын
You're on a roll pal! Keep these awesome videos coming! You're awesome 😎
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@hucz
@hucz Жыл бұрын
thanks John for another excellent video and top 10 list. you rock 👍
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am very glad you liked it!
@williambrock5975
@williambrock5975 Жыл бұрын
I've been so interested in Barrage but don't have anyone to play it with. I'm so glad to see it on here because I had no idea there was a solo mode. Thanks!
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
It’s worth it for solo only!
@dannyverbraeken3829
@dannyverbraeken3829 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this list. Some games are new to me, like Underwater Cities, Barrage and Cooper Island. Going to check them. Certainly love Newton and Bonfire also.
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Good deal! I hope you find something to your liking!
@carmelthomson9917
@carmelthomson9917 Жыл бұрын
Hooray, someone finally put Gaia Project No 1!!!!! I’ve never heard of any of the others 😂. Lots of reasearch coming up!! Good on ya John
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Let the good times roll my friend!
@bookaddict777
@bookaddict777 Жыл бұрын
Nice list! I would probably have some of the same games on mine - including Bonfire, which I just played today. I cannot wait to see your Uwe Rosenberg list because I am a huge fan of his - anxiously waiting the arrival of Atiwa, which I have on pre-order, and my Kickstarter of Oranienburger Kanal.
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
You and me both. I am waiting impatiently for those games to arrive! I will have my list done soon; at the latest Sunday.
@bookaddict777
@bookaddict777 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa Great! I am looking forward to seeing how we compare.
@NapoleonsTriumph
@NapoleonsTriumph Жыл бұрын
Number one for me is Nemo's War. A stellar production.
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
For the type of game it is, I agree that they did a great job. I owned it for a while before I finally sold my copy this week.
@alexandersk
@alexandersk Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your list. So much games to try and so little time to enjoy them 😅
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
You are not kidding!!!
@alexandersk
@alexandersk Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa In my case boardgames are not the unique hobby I have 😆
@bankingonmoney8224
@bankingonmoney8224 Жыл бұрын
Oh like the list. Love underwater city, the crunchiness and the importance of each decision. Also not an easy game to beat, this is something I like in a solo game. I've seen BONFIRE but never heard anything either way for solo. Great to hear it's tough to beat. I'm adding this to my list of for trades as I'm refreshing my collection. By the way bought Arkham Horror 3rd Edition man you were correct. It did take me sometime to set and play my first game (pretty much the entire day) but oh my gosh did I really enjoy the experience. Love the simple rpg elements but yet the tight decision making for the story out. Also like the game does not end immediately after your character dies as you have an opportunity to play them all. There are not a lot of action available but you are limited (2) on the number you can perform. The game has an easy game structure but getting the flow and how the different cards work took a little time. In addition I really like the story definitely grabs you. Thanks for the recommendation cannot wait for my next play of Arkham Horror 3rd Edition. Really enjoy your list cannot wait to see how you rank the UWE games in the future. By the way did you pre order Oranienburger Kanal? I didn't, hated the color scheme and the mechanic did not appeal so I passed. Until next time have a great day!
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I am so glad you are enjoying Arkham Horror 3rd Edition! I love it for all of the reasons you mentioned! It’s time for me to get it back on my table again! I did order Oranienburger Kanal. I’m with you on the color scheme, but I do enjoy the mechanics used. I can’t wait for it to show up. Thanks again for your support!
@sewaprolo
@sewaprolo Жыл бұрын
Finally, some appretiation for Newton. It's amazing and completely underrated.
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Lots of Euro goodness on that one!
@MarkB-uu5we
@MarkB-uu5we Жыл бұрын
Interesting selections here, aside from Uwe comment at the beginning and ignoring his games, quite a few good ones on this list. Of course there will be many of opinions from others but I really do like seeing some interesting ones I don't think of. For your video, you selected Merv, didn't even consider this one at all but took on board your comments and now will pull it out to give it a play some time. FWIW my faves are Obsession, Teoutihiucan and Underwater Cities. I am also keen to see how a couple of V.Lacerda games go with On Mars to be tried out soon. I have Gaia project and will have to play that at some time - on my shelf of opportunity/shame/dust!
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Cool! Glad to give you a push in some different directions. The Uwe games are really in a class of their own, so that is why I am going to do a separate list for them.
@gidiyaniv82
@gidiyaniv82 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for that!
@VuNguyen-uc7xe
@VuNguyen-uc7xe Жыл бұрын
All excellent picks!
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@davidt4233
@davidt4233 Жыл бұрын
Nice list John. My top 3 would be Scythe, Feast 4 Odin, and Anachrony. Surprised Spirit Island is not on the list since it was your top co-op game.
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I don’t really consider Spirit Island to be a classic Euro game. That is the only reason it is not on this list.
@barneyz350
@barneyz350 Жыл бұрын
great list! Orléans, Carnegie and Ginkgopolis are considered in mine though
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Carnegie was number 11 on my list! Orleans, I would put on a different list but I love that one. Ginkgopolis is pretty good too.
@joellen5984
@joellen5984 Жыл бұрын
Such an interesting list - I think I have several of these (My Anachrony is the original box and I don't have Barrage, Bonfire, or Cooper Island. Gaia Project is on it's way. I have not played Newton yet - I'll have to pull that one out. I don't like super super hard games so will skip those (too many other options that maybe let me win occasionally. Nice choices!
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Newton is great and not too hard to learn or play. I hope you enjoy it!
@shortydancer
@shortydancer Жыл бұрын
Some good games on here. But Bonfire isn’t all tactics. You have to have a strategy especially for how you’re going to accomplish the tasks.
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
That is true.
@muhabwahby
@muhabwahby Жыл бұрын
Ooooh. I really need to try Newton some time soon.
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I love it. It is pure Euro goodness!
@dayoltay
@dayoltay Жыл бұрын
solo euros are not my thing but I love your list and how you review them.
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Perhaps I will have a list for you one day that fits your interests. I appreciate that you watched the review regardless!
@VoiceofFox
@VoiceofFox Жыл бұрын
Hate to be pedantic but 'Viscounts' is pronounced 'vye-counts'.
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
In the words of Walter Sochzk, “I did not know that.”
@VoiceofFox
@VoiceofFox Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa English is such an inconsistent language.
@Orthovandro
@Orthovandro Жыл бұрын
Great video John. Curious to know of you have tried out the Concordia Solitara?
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
No. I regretfully sold my copy before the solo mode came out. I do like playing it on the iOS app though!
@CandyOnAChopstick
@CandyOnAChopstick Жыл бұрын
Newton and Cooper Island are my top picks from this list.
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Both of those are gems!
@Filip_eF
@Filip_eF 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa 2 ай бұрын
Sure thing!
@matkokubko3029
@matkokubko3029 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for video Do u have top 10 light to medium euro games to play solo ? Thank you
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa 8 ай бұрын
I don’t but you have given me another idea for another Top 10 list. I am not sure if everyone’s definition of medium is the same as mine, but we will see!
@andoru
@andoru Жыл бұрын
Nice list, was amused by the US pronunciation of Viscounts though!
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
It’s the way I say it, but I don’t know if everyone in the US follows suit.
@cjazerjay
@cjazerjay Жыл бұрын
How's the AI in Viscounts to run? I find the bot in Paladins a chore...
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I think it is a lot easier to run than Paladins which is why I like Viscounts more to be honest. It just flows more smoothly.
@rhedbernas987
@rhedbernas987 Жыл бұрын
Sad no stonemeir game on the list
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
Those are good games, but did not make my top 10. In my top 20 for sure though.
@danpalmer7676
@danpalmer7676 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and judging by your list and shelf content we have same taste. The dilemma of this list is does the solo variant stand up.
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
I think all of these that I showed had solo variants that worked very well. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be on my list. Perhaps I don’t understand your dilemma comment?
@nihlify
@nihlify Жыл бұрын
Any opinion about Anachrony (for solo)?
@JohnLaRuffa
@JohnLaRuffa Жыл бұрын
It is a great game for solo, especially after they added so much with the recent expansions. The only problem with it is the very long setup time. Other than that, it is a great experience.