The 30 Best Solo Games in my Collection (2023 Edition)

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  • čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
  • In this video I'm presenting the 30 best solo board games of all time as of 2023 (in my opinion). Note that I'm only including games I have actually played. I plan to revisit this list annually - next year, this list could include other board games in my top list.
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:56 Honorable Mentions
    01:08 Rank 31
    01:27 Rank 30
    01:46 Rank 29
    02:04 Rank 28
    02:27 Rank 27
    02:49 Rank 26
    03:10 Rank 25
    03:33 Rank 24
    03:58 Rank 23
    04:23 Rank 22
    04:48 Rank 21
    05:11 Rank 20
    05:33 Rank 19
    05:55 Rank 18
    06:19 Rank 17
    06:43 Rank 16
    07:05 Rank 15
    07:32 Rank 14
    07:57 Rank 13
    08:18 Rank 12
    08:41 Rank 11
    09:02 Rank 10
    09:20 Rank 9
    09:41 Rank 8
    10:03 Rank 7
    10:27 Rank 6
    10:44 Rank 5
    11:00 Rank 4
    11:22 Rank 3
    11:48 Rank 2
    12:12 Rank 1
    12:33 What are YOUR most favorite solo board game experiences?
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Komentáře • 217

  • @joellen5984
    @joellen5984 Před 8 měsíci +14

    My faves so far this year would be Rebuilding Seattle, Ark Nova, Ramen! Ramen!, Next Station London, Dragon Castle, Dorf Romantik, Oranienburger Kanal, and 51st State. Lands of Galzyr is also fun - but I would love a more connected story at times. Honorable mention to Moonrakers (with the App), Dune Imperium, Lost Ruins of Arnak, and Gaia Project. All would be in my top 20!

  • @joeklipfel3076
    @joeklipfel3076 Před 8 měsíci +9

    So excited to see Etchinstone made the cut! Great list overall. You've got me wanting to try Aeon's End.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I'm really looking forward to the expansion! 😁
      Also, feel free to let me know how you like Aeon's End if you try it. ☺️

  • @donnakeferlis1649
    @donnakeferlis1649 Před 8 měsíci +10

    Love the pace of this video. Perfect.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! ☺️

  • @juanpablozabala4975
    @juanpablozabala4975 Před 8 měsíci

    Loved the format and the pacing of the video. Thanks and greatings from Argentina!

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      I'm really happy to hear that! ☺️

  • @pooyaa.2617
    @pooyaa.2617 Před měsícem +1

    Finally! A solo board game channel that understands how good Hexplore It and Aeon's End really are.

  • @CptBumFlufff
    @CptBumFlufff Před 8 měsíci +1

    Awesome list! Thanks for making this video 😎❤️

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +2

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video! ☺️

  • @greybeard8012
    @greybeard8012 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video. Found several new games i've never heard of.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I'm glad to hear that! 😁

  • @jamesmorgan1967
    @jamesmorgan1967 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I've played and enjoyed a number of my games on your list. Some additional games you didn't mention that I've also enjoyed are Under Falling Skies, Doom Machine, Final Girl, and The Red Cathedral. Two newer games that I've enjoyed recently (solo) have been Expeditions and Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game. Nice list!

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Your list is good as well! Some of those games just barely didn't make the list but they're good!

  • @gee3161
    @gee3161 Před 4 měsíci

    Great list! I love the mobile app implementation of Onirim, but the production quality on their physical games is fantastic.
    A few of my standout solo games this year:
    Dorfromantik - Tile placement with a campaign. Set your own pace, try and score as high as you can, whilst unlocking and trying to complete missions/sidequests.
    Oh My Goods - Hand management, reminiscent of Texas Hold'em poker. There's a campaign with the expansions Lonsdale in Revolt and Canyon Brook.
    Expedition to Newsdale - Builds on Oh My Goods and adds a board as well as a resource bag.
    Rolling Realms - Dice placement with many different modes. The campaign system involves certain modes with challenges to increase the difficulty.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 4 měsíci

      I agree with all of that. 😁

  • @morgaknightgames
    @morgaknightgames Před 8 měsíci +10

    My current favorite games to play solo (in no particular order) are Obsession, Oak, Keep the Heroes Out, Legacy of Yu, Rococo Deluxe, Cursed!?, and Gates. Fun list! I've only played a few of the ones you mentioned as there's just so many games out there. I also love Cthulhu Death May Die and Everdell, but I think I prefer those with at least one other player.

    • @realdealastrology9
      @realdealastrology9 Před 8 měsíci

      I couldn't stand Oak. The board's icons were too small to read, and the color scheme was just a variety of greens...everywhere. Plus, there's nothing I didn't see before in a worker placement game like that. SOLD!

    • @morgaknightgames
      @morgaknightgames Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@realdealastrology9 and that's why it's so great there's so many games out there. Something for everyone!

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      A great list! 😁

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      @@morgaknightgames Agreed!

    • @terry3733H
      @terry3733H Před 4 měsíci +1

      preordered Keep the Heroes Out 🎉

  • @ben59320
    @ben59320 Před 7 měsíci

    I love your format : small description of the game and why you like it. Then, next game ! many good recommandations to check out 🙂

  • @kitcarpo4745
    @kitcarpo4745 Před 8 měsíci

    Very Nice! Thank you, I had looked at Aeon's End but have Arkham Horror: TCG. Seeing recommended one more time keeps it on the list...

  • @skyelarsen8172
    @skyelarsen8172 Před 8 měsíci +5

    I'm glad Paperback Adventures finally hit the table! Thanks for including us in your list.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Of course - it's a great game! ☺️

  • @guancio1
    @guancio1 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Not a strong solo gamer, but I love Arkham Horror TGC and Handy Brawl

  • @marcosseven8872
    @marcosseven8872 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I’ve played solo: Earth; Expeditions; Dune Imperium (with all expansions); Vindication: “The Awakening” Solo adventure. And I loved all of them! Wow. I never imagined solo gaming could be so great! It’s amazing.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 7 měsíci +1

      It really is, isn't it? ☺️

  • @markdandridge4433
    @markdandridge4433 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Dwellings of Eldervale is my favorite game! One deck dungeon looks really cool, I definitely need to investigate that one a bit more.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Oh, I'm really interested in that one! It's probably quite hard to get sand pricey, I suspect, though. 😬

  • @ronaldbell7429
    @ronaldbell7429 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great list. I've definitely put a couple on my list to buy

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Awesome! Which ones interest you the most?

    • @ronaldbell7429
      @ronaldbell7429 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@SirThecos Aeon’s End is one I’ve been looking at, and I think this review tipped me over into buying it (though it has different forms, and there’s a legacy version, so I’m still dithering). The Artemis Project is a new one to me, and it seems really interesting. Paperback Adventures is one I’ve seen in reviews, but I’ve never actually seen it in real life at the game store. Come to think of it, that might be true to Artemis Project too. I played Onirim on my iPad and honestly didn’t like it, but your review interested me in a couple of the others. I don’t think I’ve seen people talk about the other games, so Stellarion and Castelion were both new to me and I think I might like those.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I will play all of those games on my channel some time. Maybe that'll help you get a better idea of them. 😊

  • @86Disab
    @86Disab Před 8 měsíci +6

    I just picked up marvel champions and it was quite a fun puzzle to solve.

    • @jorgedawsonwetto25
      @jorgedawsonwetto25 Před 8 měsíci

      i got it like a week ago but havent got arround to playing! i saw a couple videos of rhino vs spidey wich ill try myself but it seems its hard for me to learn the card thing! cause ive never played a tcg .. but im looking forward! i ordered the green goblin scenario and cyclops deck

    • @86Disab
      @86Disab Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@jorgedawsonwetto25 that's all I've played so far. Just use the learn to play. It's pretty straight forward. I allowed myself one take back because I didn't realize the mechanic with the bosses boost card at first. Ended up taking awhile to beat rhino, but I plan to play more this week and probably use a netdeck for Spiderman and see the power difference.

    • @jorgedawsonwetto25
      @jorgedawsonwetto25 Před 8 měsíci

      @@86Disab cool! yess ill use the guide! and ive watched some videos it doesnt seem thaat hard its just its easier for me the boardgames i think but i do want to learn cause so many pple say its the best solo game! what do u say u want to get for the deck? and one can also use some of the cards the other heroes bring to spice up the spidey deck? the non specific ones?

    • @86Disab
      @86Disab Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@jorgedawsonwetto25 the high cost cards seem okay, but I'm sure there's better options. Webbed up was really good as well as web kick. Web kick felt too good though and the kill was anti climactic.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      It's definitely a well made game!

  • @DrMcFly28
    @DrMcFly28 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Honestly I was amazed to see Everdell here without the Mistwood expansion. I always thought that the out-of-the-box solo mode was a bit unbalanced and tacked-on. Mistwood spider on the other hand completely fixes that and creates a truly engaging solo experience (while unfortunately requiring an additional purchase, but well worth it IMO).

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +2

      You're not wrong: The solo mode is definitely not perfect. But I think it does a pretty good job. But yes, I've heard that there are better solo modes for Everdell. I'll have to check those out some time. 👀

    • @a-c-m
      @a-c-m Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@SirThecos the solo mode in Mistwood is just awesome and will put Everdell into your top 10 easily

  • @GrahamS_Games
    @GrahamS_Games Před 8 měsíci +4

    My favourite(s), Imperium Classics & Imperium Legends were no where to be seen! Aeons End, Warps Edge and It’s a Wonderful World are all on my want to try wish list.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +2

      I haven't played the Imperium games enough yet to put them on my list - but I'll start exploring them soon! 😁

  • @Table.Fables
    @Table.Fables Před 7 měsíci +3

    Great list Sir Thecos! Have you tried Mage Knight? That’s my favourite and I read people comparing aspects Dragons of Etchinstone to it, so you might like it

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 7 měsíci +2

      I have! And well...it was quite a rough two-player game. It took us seven (!) hours and we had to keep referencing the rulebook until the very end. I see why people like this game but it was a very rough experience, unfortunately.

    • @Table.Fables
      @Table.Fables Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@SirThecos I can empathise, it’s really heavy rules wise and definitely takes a long time to learn! I also wouldn’t ever recommend it multiplayer, only as a solo game due to the potential for analysis paralysis. I would recommend to perhaps give it another try just solo sometime to see if it clicks with you.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 4 měsíci +2

      I'll put it on my list again. 😬😅

    • @Table.Fables
      @Table.Fables Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@SirThecos 🫡

  • @mmetz333
    @mmetz333 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing your list!
    some of my favorite solo games are
    1 Ark Nova
    2. The Castles of Burgandy
    3. Viticulture
    4. Lost Ruins of Arnak
    5. Distilled
    6. Grand Austria Hotel.
    Definitely going to look into Aeons End and others on your list... thanks again!

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks for sharing - that's a great list! 🙃

  • @Amalga_Heart
    @Amalga_Heart Před 4 měsíci

    This was a good list, and I enjoyed the fast pace of it. I definitely agree with you on number one. Aeon's End was one of the two games that got me into the hobby (the other being Sentinels of the Multiverse), and is the one I have the most stuff for. I've got everything! My only issue is that setup can be a pain, with such a completely absurd amount of cards. Randomizing and then searching for all the different market cards in my collection is irritating. It's not my #1 favorite... Final Girl (I've got everything for this one too) came along and took that spot... but it's still absolutely brilliant.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah, Final Girl is a cool design and I get why many people like it - it just wasn't my cup of tea. But Aeon's End will probably always stay high up in my collection. 😁

  • @marcho1649
    @marcho1649 Před měsícem +1

    Very good short review of solo games.
    The new and better solo mode of castles of burgundy only comes with the expensive special edition?
    Bought Aeons End 2 weeks ago. I love it ! 😊
    Have you tried Ark nova or Carnegie in solo mode ?. Brilliant games

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 11 dny +1

      You can actually print the new solo mode yourself - there's a fan version in BoardGameGeek! 😁

  • @suemoore7779
    @suemoore7779 Před 8 měsíci +4

    A great list. I suggest you try Genotype, Obsession and Concordia. Three great games, all with easy to manage solo modes.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I have tried Obsession which is a special game! I'll put the others on my list! ☺️

  • @afrank525
    @afrank525 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Love seeing so many Oniverse games, and Floriferous!

  • @robertcone613
    @robertcone613 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Nice list - thx for sharing! If you like Hexplore It Vol. 1, you’ll be amazed by how cool the latest volume, Domain of Mirza Noctis, is!

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Yeah...I fear I'll have to get the other editions as well. 😅

    • @robertcone613
      @robertcone613 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@SirThecosthey’ve really upped the production quality - and i already thought Valley of the Dead King’s production quality was great

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 7 měsíci

      Nice!

  • @durkadenz1857
    @durkadenz1857 Před 8 měsíci

    I really Like the smooth Transitions between the different Games.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      I'm glad my effort shows! ☺️

  • @user-qc1dd7pf3j
    @user-qc1dd7pf3j Před 4 měsíci +1

    Excellent video. I'm new to the hobby. WHich Aeon's end do you recommend?

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 3 měsíci

      As an entry point, The New Age is very good. I personally enjoy Outcasts the most. 🤓

  • @z3m4l
    @z3m4l Před 3 měsíci +1

    Awesome top

  • @Carcharothification
    @Carcharothification Před 8 měsíci +2

    Hexplorit and Mage Knight are my current top favorites. Iron Helm is my favorite if I do not have much time.

  • @mageknight84
    @mageknight84 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I guess we need a playthrough of Dragons of Etchinstone on the channel.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      There is one in my first Game Crafter live video but I'll post the extracted video soon.

  • @RyanAshley419
    @RyanAshley419 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I keep thinking about Black Angel and Aeon's End. Black Angel looks so complicated, I am always a bit hesitant on that, but I do love Science Fiction themes.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Black Angel definitely is quite complex, especially for the first few games. You can watch my playthrough on the channel to get a feeling for it! 😁

  • @michaelcoffman6873
    @michaelcoffman6873 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Dwellings of Eldervale is fun to play solo. Search for Planet X is good as well.

    • @CptBumFlufff
      @CptBumFlufff Před 8 měsíci +3

      Both really good, Search for P-X solo really surprised me.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Both games are on my list!

  • @brianl6151
    @brianl6151 Před 8 měsíci +5

    I just finished my first campaign of Hoplomachus Victorum and I thought it was amazing. From production, to rulebook, flow of game, it was just right for me. The "samey" concern I feel is overblown and you can control when the game changes and finishes as well.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I have heard good things about the game!

    • @kosterix123
      @kosterix123 Před 4 měsíci

      @@SirThecos the lack of dice mitigation has been partly solved as well - there are some conditions that allow for reroll now. I might have to revise my decision to avoid HV.

  • @JonnyTenebrous
    @JonnyTenebrous Před 5 měsíci +1

    You sleeved every card in "Earth"? What a mad lad! I'm a sleever, too, but that game is past my limit. :)

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yeah, it's totally crazy. 😅

  • @dwnvwdjvn
    @dwnvwdjvn Před 8 měsíci +3

    My favourite solo games are Viticulture, Wingspan, Everdell, Undaunted, Heat and Robinson Crusoe

  • @GastonJamin
    @GastonJamin Před 5 měsíci +2

    Solo games I enjoyed most this year include Maquis, Cartographers, Halls of Hegra, Destinies and Pavlov’s House.

  • @terry3733H
    @terry3733H Před 4 měsíci

    Saw Heat Pedal to Metal solo play, AI is well made 😊 Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective is a nice mystery puzzle on a quiet evening 😊

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 4 měsíci

      Heat works solo well for sure! 🙃

  • @ObsidianKnight90
    @ObsidianKnight90 Před 2 měsíci

    10:28 If you're interested in adding a progression system to Lands of Galzyr, I made a homebrew rule for that on BGG which fits on a single card that you can store with your character. Essentially, for every 25 Prestige you earn you can choose a perk, which include additional Skill Pips, being able to re-roll dice, carry more Items, and retaining allies and mercenaries easier. It's designed mainly for solo mode to give more of an incentive to earning Prestige and to help compensate for your inability to get help from other players like you might get during a co-operative campaign.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 2 měsíci

      Oh, I'll have to check that out! 🧐

  • @aorakis5795
    @aorakis5795 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hello,
    Thanks for sharing your list
    I'm trying to stay under 30 games so I tried and played a lot but keep what I like the most and/or what is playing easely after not playing the game for a few months.
    I love aeon's end and I'm glad you give him justice.
    But, I have to say that I sell all my collection and that his little space brother "ASTRO knights" take over him!
    And I have no regrets has it is such à pleasure and with a faster setup!
    At the moment I have to say that Marvel Champions is taking the crown at home, a big investment (or not if you're not a collector) for such a great solo game!
    I also love LOTR rings lcg.
    So all in all if I had to summer up my favorites ones and also mentions fews honorables.. It would look like this :
    Honorable :
    Legacy of Yu
    Guild of merchant explorers
    Parks (with my solo variant)
    Resist
    Under falling skies
    Heat
    Isle of cats explore & draw
    Welcome to the moon
    Set a Watch
    And my preferred ones (in no particular order) :
    Aeon's end / Astro Knights
    Marvel champions LCG
    LOTR LCG
    Sprawpolis
    Bullet
    Cascadia
    Warp's edge
    Sentinels OfT multiverse (DE)
    Raiders of Scythia
    And I probably forgot some others :)
    Cheers from Belgium
    And happy playing!

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much for these extensive lists - these are some pretty great choices! ☺️💯

  • @jorgedawsonwetto25
    @jorgedawsonwetto25 Před 8 měsíci +3

    nice games! i also love wingspan! the one i would recomend for just solo is "under falling skies"! i got marvel champions but havent played it yet! but unfallen skies is very easy to learn and fun! also a small roll and write game "longshot" of horse racing! super simple but fun! ill be honest i printed that one 😅

    • @theodorerichter8540
      @theodorerichter8540 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Under Falling Skies 100% agree...top 10 solo game

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Long Shot looks interesting! 👀

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@theodorerichter8540 It's a good game!

  • @terry3733H
    @terry3733H Před 8 měsíci +1

    great list!! Parks, Floriferous, meadows, grove, ohanami, evergreen, black sonata, food chain island. Pandemic started this hobby.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Oh, what a cool list! ☺️

  • @breakupgamingsociety2170
    @breakupgamingsociety2170 Před 4 měsíci

    Currently teaching myself the 2012 reissue version of Thunderbolt Apache Leader. Outside of that, my three go-to solo play titles of the last year are Space Hulk: Death Angel, Sagrada and Tin Helm (which I saw in this video briefly).

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Oh, what an interesting list! 🤓

  • @pietjehans206
    @pietjehans206 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Completelt agree with Black Angel. Really underrated game.
    My personal favorite is Arkham Horror LCG

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      That's a really good one as well!

  • @oneysnyder2116
    @oneysnyder2116 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I need to try Meadow’s solo more. It’s one I usually play at 2p with just my wife and we love it.
    Cthulhu Death May Die is probably my favorite solo game right now. Just mindlessly chucking dice at the end of the day can be a nice time.
    Two others not on your list that I’d recommend: The Bloody Inn, and the Night Cage.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      The Bloody Inn is actually on my list! 😁

    • @oneysnyder2116
      @oneysnyder2116 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@SirThecos it has some really smart, unique card play. I think you’d like it.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Nice - I'll keep an eye out. 👀

  • @Biodelic
    @Biodelic Před 8 měsíci +1

    Currently, my favorite solo game is hands down "Voidfall" and I don't see it being pushed off the throne anytime soon.
    My all time favorite solo game is hard to pin down but I think it would be "Cloudspire". Although it would win only by miniscule advantage.
    Then there is "Fallen Lands" which will always have a very special place in my heart. It isn't the best solo for me or the most beloved but definitely the most unique one.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Voidfall looks very intriguing! 👀

  • @bhelmore1
    @bhelmore1 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Some of my favorites are Frostpunk (#1), Paladins of the West Kingdom, Final Girl and Weather Machine.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Interesting selection! 💯

  • @a-c-m
    @a-c-m Před 7 měsíci +1

    Some of my favourites which are missing on the list:
    - Dune Imperium
    - Legacy of Yu (a Solo only game)
    - City of the Great Machine

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 7 měsíci

      These are all game I really want to play some time! 😁

  • @sebafius
    @sebafius Před 8 měsíci

    Hype!

  • @daimber
    @daimber Před 3 měsíci

    muy buen video amigo

  • @Mister_Herbi
    @Mister_Herbi Před 8 měsíci

    Have you ever tried the 7 Wonders Duel print&play Solo Mode? It is very good and callenging.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      I have once and it was good - I need to play it more often!

  • @Maefyre
    @Maefyre Před 8 měsíci

    Where did you get those cool tuckboxes for wonderful world? Id love to organize mine like that

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      They were included in the Heritage Edition on Kickstarter.

  • @mihailganyejev9124
    @mihailganyejev9124 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi Sir Thacos,
    My list is:
    Teotihuacan (+expansions)
    Dewellings of Eledervale
    Dinosaur Wordl (+expansions)
    Feudum (+expansions)
    Arkham LCG (+expansions)
    Shadowrift (+expansions)
    Set a Watch (+expansion)
    Wall of Hadrianus
    Dune Imperium (+expansions)
    Sword and Sorcery (+expansions)
    Hero Realms (+expansions)
    Mage Knight (+expansions)
    Shadows of Brimstone (+expansions)
    Race for the Galaxy (+expansions)
    Elder Sign (+expansions)
    The Pursit of Happiness (+expansions)
    Dice Throne (+adventures expansion)
    Pathfinder
    As far as I see from opinions (have not played yet) also good solo experience might be:
    Darkest Knight
    Altar Quest
    Friday
    7th Continent
    The Lord Of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth
    This War of Mine
    Hostage Negotiator
    Feast of Odin
    Nemesis
    Also suggested games that I do not like playing solo but others do:
    Scythe
    Lost Ruins of Arnak
    Robinson Crusoe
    Gloomhaven
    Gloomhaven - Jaws Of The Lion
    LOTR lcg
    Tiny Towns
    Marvel LCG
    Imperium Classic (+Imperium Legend)
    Clans of Caledonia

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 5 měsíci

      That's a really extensive and nice list! Thank you for taking the time to list all of that. ☺️
      I'd love to try Dwellings of Eldervale some time. 👀

  • @leesweeney8879
    @leesweeney8879 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Love Hex!

  • @vast3394
    @vast3394 Před 8 měsíci +2

    i played its a wonderful world for the first time this month, and i really really enjoy it.
    its so simple but so replayable, the solo is challenging imo i feel like im bad at it. my scores range from 17 to 53 on a good game. (symetric, no scenario) idk what average scores for this game are like but hey im having a lot of fun with it.
    i wish there was 2 more rounds though haha ,but thats the challenge of the game.

    • @CptBumFlufff
      @CptBumFlufff Před 8 měsíci

      Heya, yeah it's a great game. This strategy guide helped me get better scores (base game) czcams.com/video/mUhCZtjbNO4/video.htmlsi=XAnEf_ZhycOJioxJ

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Such an amazing game! 😁

  • @user-sh6er5ko9e
    @user-sh6er5ko9e Před 24 dny +1

    Elder sign ideal for solo play!

  • @Hunterko1
    @Hunterko1 Před 4 měsíci

    Since I become a father I started to play a lot solo so my favourites in no particular order need to do my top 100 first but I enjoyed solo plays of those Spirit Island, Ark nova, Sprawlopolis, Brass Birmingham, Kanban EV, On Mars with expansion, Paladins of the west kingdom, Next station London, Turing Machine, Tekhenu...

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 4 měsíci

      That's a really nice list! ☺️
      Brass Birmingham is a game I definitely need to try some time. 👀

  • @go-away-5555
    @go-away-5555 Před 6 měsíci +1

    0:45 this is why I clicked your video when searching for best solo board games. Every other video is titled "best solo video games of all time"

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yeah, this year I have decided to not call these videos like that anymore, even though it leads to less clicks. I really dislike anything that is just remotely click baity. 🤓
      I'm quite happy with the way I'm calling them now. ☺️

  • @voyager5333
    @voyager5333 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Please check out Halls of Hegra, a solo only WW2 based worker placement game.The flow of the different phases is really well designed.The tension rises as the Germans attack and siege your fort. Good planning and anticipation are required not to be overrun. Very thematic and strategic, I gave it a 9/10 instantly.
    Looking for deep solo immersion and a high difficulty (Not extremely rules heavy, but low survival rate)? Try Nemesis. There's simply no other boardgame like it!
    Believe me, you will feel the tension, as you desperately try to repair the ship, and find an exit strategy, all while trying to evade the aliens.
    And finally This War of Mine. All the same arguments as above, but without the aliens. A very confronting and humbling game experience... Never won it, but love it even more.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Nemesis and This War of Mine are on my list!
      I'm not a fan of war games but I'll check out Halls of Hegra. 👀

  • @apollonia6656
    @apollonia6656 Před 8 měsíci

    Love your choice, maybe because I have 21 of the games you picked 😊
    Btw: Have you heard of Kingsbridge the card game that can be played solo ? I ask because I bought it but it seems there are no playthroughs of it on UT and I would love to watch someone play it. Hem,hem Sir Thecos 😉😉
    Kind Regards.

    • @apollonia6656
      @apollonia6656 Před 8 měsíci

      PS: Sorry,not 30 out of thirty but 17. UT again 🙄

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      No, I haven't - I'll have to check it out! 👀

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      @@apollonia6656 😅

  • @robertthurman9866
    @robertthurman9866 Před 8 měsíci +1

    My favorite solo is Arkham Horror the card game. Infinitely replayable.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      I recently started playing it and really like it! 😁

  • @afrank525
    @afrank525 Před 8 měsíci

    Habitats is my current solo favorite (using the BGG variant)

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      Oh, I'll have to check that one out! 👀

  • @user-bt6ur7yx3q
    @user-bt6ur7yx3q Před 3 měsíci +1

    I Like also Underfalling Skies

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes, it's a great game as well! 😁

  • @ironartur
    @ironartur Před 8 měsíci +1

    if you like Dice Placement it's strange you don't like Circadians first light.
    My favourite it's still Mage knight or Mage lite when i need to be portable, after that it's probably Hadrians Wall, Aeons End and recently i really liked Skytear Horde

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Well, it's quite simple: I haven't played the game yet. 😅

  • @Poiuytrew.Q
    @Poiuytrew.Q Před 8 měsíci +1

    I’ve never seen the box packaging for the oniverse series!

  • @adriangutierrez7686
    @adriangutierrez7686 Před 6 měsíci

    My favorite solo games are:
    Terraforming Mars: Ares expedition, Ark Nova, Star Realms Fronteirs +Expansions , Wingspan, and Dune Imperium.

  • @portwills
    @portwills Před 8 měsíci

    Final Girl, Eleven and Arkham Horror LCG are my top 3 solo games I’d say

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Arkham Horror LCG is a good one!

  • @missydekroo5469
    @missydekroo5469 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The legacy of yu is fantastic!

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I just started playing it! ☺️

  • @mandalorian2468
    @mandalorian2468 Před 8 měsíci +1

    If you get bitten by the Marvel Champions bug, I am confident it will break into your top 10 next year 👌🏽
    It is my top solo game with over 100 plays 😎
    Also really happy to see Paperback Adventures on the list too- it’s incredible!

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +2

      I like Marvel Champions but I enjoy Arkham Horror LCG more - that one still most likely make my list next year.

    • @aorakis5795
      @aorakis5795 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I gave marvel champions a second chance this last month..
      And I already have 50+ games in less than two months...
      Surely making his path to my top solo of all time.
      Setup is way better compare to Arkham lcg and solo is as good as the LOTR lcg.
      I'm Glad I gave him a second chance, but my wallet not so much :D

    • @mandalorian2468
      @mandalorian2468 Před 6 měsíci

      @@aorakis5795 Welcome to the empty wallet club 😆👏🏽

  • @Supermaki2
    @Supermaki2 Před 8 měsíci

    My favorite solo game recently has been Arkham Horror the card game

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I recently started playing that one - it's good!

  • @GrantMassey-xs2vu
    @GrantMassey-xs2vu Před 8 měsíci

    Fit to Print is a game that wasn’t on the list that I’ve enjoyed solo. Also love Everdale, Wingspan, and the Button Shy games.
    Also, I picked up Galzyr based on last year’s video and have enjoyed every moment of it. I owe you at least one drink for that rec!

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I'm planning to check out Fit to Print at Spiel! 👀
      Also, I'll gladly have that drink! 😁

  • @Memmnarch1981
    @Memmnarch1981 Před 8 měsíci

    Final Girl und Marvel Champions The Card Game solltest du auch mal testen, die sind auch super alleine

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      Final Girl ist gut, hat mich langfristig aber nicht so überzeugt. Aber Marvel Champions gefällt mir sehr gut!

  • @Deltax5
    @Deltax5 Před 7 měsíci

    Pretty cool.
    Maybe a day without electronics would be good.
    I think ill grab some of the good ones.
    For wingspan i can't find that one with the peacock. Found the one with the bird with brown tail. the rest expansion. any of those worth getting and can be played separately. I wouldn't of bought a game with a bird on it. maybe mid evil, space stuff.
    Any more that don't have a lot of pieces? afrade of loosing pieces.
    What one's get extra stuff you gotta buy?
    I got a deck of cards at the dolor store. IDK.
    I like TCG. It's just to expensive. War hammer is out of my league of expensiveness.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 7 měsíci

      For Wingspan, you just need either the base game box (the large blue one) or Wingspan Asia (the pink one) for up to two players only. All the other boxes are just expansions and only needed if you like the game enough.
      And yes, a deck of cards is always a good thing to have! 😊

    • @Deltax5
      @Deltax5 Před 7 měsíci

      @@SirThecos
      I looked up singles player board games. For the times I feel like not turning on the electrics and alone.
      So can I add to it? What one adds to it and still single player...
      I got some multiplayer board games already.

    • @Deltax5
      @Deltax5 Před 6 měsíci

      I ended up getting aeons end for now.
      Warps end is on the way.
      Maybe ill pick something else up. are the expansion worth it?
      Ill see what satisfaction i get from these.
      Usually just play solitaire with a deck of cards from the dolor store.
      I don't want to do the wizards of the coast trading cards again. It's to costly. I can only see them disappear instead of having a good game.
      I can do pick one of these up for $50. and maybe buy a car. instead.
      I usually do the electronics more thou.
      Omish night is always ok.
      I can probably make these on my own with all the cardboard i find and markers. I am lazy and already got gift money.

    • @Deltax5
      @Deltax5 Před 6 měsíci

      Got aeon's end. A new age
      Looks like a lot.
      Doesn't come a game board? A gameboard with instructions and stuff on it would be nice. Maybe holders for the cards. Can grab some stuff. maybe make some holders.
      Hope I figure it out. In the weekend.

    • @Deltax5
      @Deltax5 Před 6 měsíci

      I think i googled other one's.
      Maybe this is just a scenario.
      They should of just packed them all in one box.
      Or did this just come out?

  • @Smowling
    @Smowling Před 8 měsíci +1

    Spirit Island, the game, star realms. I don't need anything else 👌

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Quite a varied list! 💯

  • @randothomas3733
    @randothomas3733 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I discovered The Loop this year, a coop game with stunning art. It has a destinct solo mode, but 2handed play as well.

    • @CptBumFlufff
      @CptBumFlufff Před 8 měsíci +1

      The Loop is so good, great call!

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +2

      I've heard good things about the game! 👀

  • @realdealastrology9
    @realdealastrology9 Před 8 měsíci

    I have 8 games out of the 31 you showcased. Our tastes are pretty different. You have a lot of simpler games on the list, so you're not a "heavy" solo gamer it seems. Out of your list, I would classify your playing interests as "light-to-medium weight".

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      I play games with all weights but I indeed mostly enjoy medium weight games. I do play heavy weight games as well, though.

  • @boeta9778
    @boeta9778 Před 29 dny

    No Adamastor? it truly is hidden gem

  • @yadayadayada
    @yadayadayada Před 8 měsíci +2

    Mage Knight

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      That one definitely is a fan favorite! 😁

  • @djselatan3362
    @djselatan3362 Před měsícem

    No Under Falling Skies??

  • @seansmith2650
    @seansmith2650 Před 2 měsíci

    How can i even get numbsters. Not sold anywhere

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před měsícem +1

      The Button Shy games you can usually only get on their own webpage or during their crowdfunding campaigns. 👀

  • @Jonathan-ei7vp
    @Jonathan-ei7vp Před 5 měsíci

    To me Maple Valley is a lot of fun

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah, that one has caught my interest as well. 👀

  • @terry3733H
    @terry3733H Před 8 měsíci +1

    solo gaming out of necessity 😅…used to video games’ AI to run rivals and teammates…

  • @jetzeschaafsma1211
    @jetzeschaafsma1211 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Solo board games? And no one told me!

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci

      I'm glad to have now done so! 😁

  • @jcdc9437
    @jcdc9437 Před 4 měsíci

    Top 30 in less than 15 minutes. Subscribe ✅
    Favorite solo: Too Many Bones

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you - and welcome to the community! 🙃

  • @SaschaKleiber
    @SaschaKleiber Před 3 měsíci

    Everdell has the worst solo mode I have ever encountered in a boardgame. It plays so differently from the normal game and even on the lowest difficulty is near impossible to beat (havent managed to achieve that yet, after dozens of games). I prefer the unoficial automa from bgg.

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 2 měsíci

      I still need to check that one out! 🧐

  • @osamamemon3608
    @osamamemon3608 Před 8 měsíci

    My top 10 solo games:
    1. Spirit Island
    2. Spirit Island with Branch and Claw
    3. Spirit Island with Branch and Claw and promo pack 1
    4. Spirit Island with Branch and Claw, promo pack 1 and Jagged Earth
    5. Spirit Island with Branch and Claw, promo packs 1 and 2, and Jagged Earth
    6. All of the above with premium token pack 1
    7. All of the above with Nature Incarnate
    8. All of the above with a really good insert
    9. All of the above with Horizons of Spirit Island
    10. All of the above with Premium tokens pack 2

  • @seansmith2650
    @seansmith2650 Před 2 měsíci

    Where is 20 strong

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před měsícem +1

      I have only gotten it this year. 👀

  • @mabos555
    @mabos555 Před 8 měsíci

    Sad to see marvel champions out of this list what a shame
    Shame to also see bullet in the last place
    Glad to see Onirim and warps edge at least

  • @gemini1969
    @gemini1969 Před 8 měsíci +1

    hi,i love dune imperium+expansion ,lost ruines of arnak,earth.auztralia.

    • @jorgedawsonwetto25
      @jorgedawsonwetto25 Před 8 měsíci +1

      heard good things about dune! looks good! is the solo fun? cause i only play solo basically 😅

    • @gemini1969
      @gemini1969 Před 8 měsíci

      yes,automa it s very good,and easy,it s a deck. the game it s compleate with rise of ix,and immortality,i think they are not expanson but the copmlete game.and me too i play in solo.@@jorgedawsonwetto25

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 8 měsíci +1

      An interesting list! What's your number one?

    • @gemini1969
      @gemini1969 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@SirThecos hi,the order it s 1 dune(wit hexpansion) 2 auztralia 3 lost ruine of arnak

    • @SirThecos
      @SirThecos  Před 7 měsíci +1

      @gemini1969 Nice!