Solosaurus

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael have a great discussion about solo games with game designer Ben Franklin and the CEO of Side Room Games, Dustin Culberson. Intro and Exposition (0:00) Interview Start (1:22) Wrap-Up (44:27) You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you!   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.    To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to www.tableforone.me, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9292.    You can also find our work shared on the Armchair Dragoons website, where all kinds of games are discussed, even solo games!   Games mentioned in the news portion of th

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael start buying into the Cthulu madness (well, more Michael than Martin as Martin's already on board) by taking a look at AuZtralia, by Martin Wallace! Intro and Exposition (0:00) What Have You Been Playing? (4:58) Solo Gaming News (15:21) Review Begins/Components (31:26) Rules (38:33) Gameplay (45:16) The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (1:09:01) Stomp Discussion (1:15:33) Special Announcement (1:20:39) Outro (1:21:35) You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you!   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.    To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to www.tableforone.me, or vi

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael start saiiiiiiling...taking games awaaayyyyyyy to where they've alllll-ways heard it could beeee...oh wait, this isn't an 80s song by Christopher Cross, but a review of the board game Shores of Tripoli, from Fort Circle Games!   Special Additions: A WHOLE NEW segment called 'What Have You Been Playing,' as well as our Viscounts of the West Kingdom winner, and even more stuff! Intro and Exposition (0:00) What Have You Been Playing? (6:05) Solo Gaming News (13:57) Review Begins/Components (29:39) Gameplay (34:43) Rules (44:30) The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (48:25) Stomp Discussion (1:07:24) Special Announcement (1:09:56) www.stonevalleygames.com/shores) Final Thoughts (1:12:38) You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent yo

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and special guest Michael Kelley (from One Stop Co-Op Shop) take a look at Architects of the West Kingdom, by publisher Garphill Games. Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo Gaming News (10:29) Review Begins/Overview (26:00) Components (31:42) Rules (40:00) Gameplay (46:35) The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (1:01:05) Stomp Discussion (1:10:40) Special Announcement (1:12:40 - www.stonevalleygames.com/viscounts) Final Thoughts (1:13:57) You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you!   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.    To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to www.tableforone.me, or

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael take a look at Architects of the West Kingdom, by publisher Garphill Games.   Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo Gaming News (01:21) Review Begins/Overview (15:38) Components (21:18) The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (44:54) Stomp Discussion (54:32) Final Thoughts (56:13)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you!   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.    To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to www.tableforone.me, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9292.    Games mentioned in the news portion of this episode: ALIEN: Fate of the Nostromo Aeon'

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael have a great discussion with prolific and acclaimed solo game designer, David Thompson.   David's list of board game credits is quite extensive, and includes titles like Pavlov's House, Castle Itter, Undaunted Normandy, Undaunted North Africa, Orc-Lympics, War Chest, and many others. You can find a complete list here, on BGG:   https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/67071/david-thompson-i   Note: No Solo News, nor Stomp Discussion, in this episode.   Intro and Exposition (0:00) Interview Begins (04:19) Special Contest Announcement (1:18:13) Final Thoughts (1:19:50)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you!   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagra

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael take their pulse rifles and flares into a game called Aliens: Another Glorious Day in the Corps, a solo/co-op game by Gale Force Nine.   Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo Game News (03:13) Review Begins (13:50) Components (17:28) Rules (31:32) Gameplay (36:51) The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (46:39) Stomp Discussion (55:14) Special Announcement (56:27) Final Thoughts (59:58)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.    To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to www.tableforone.me, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegee

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael take a look at the highly popular Warp's Edge solo board game.   Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo Game News (03:20) How To Pronounce/Not Pronounce "Corey Konieczka" (04:45) Review Begins (13:57) Components (16:36) Rules (23:01) Gameplay (28:06) The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (42:13) Stomp Discussion (52:27) Final Thoughts (55:02)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.    To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to www.tableforone.me, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9292.    COIN CAPSULES for your t

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael take a dive (PUN INTENDED, even though it's a bad one) into the wargame By Stealth and Sea, designed by David Thompson and published by DVG.   Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo Game News (01:08) Review Begins (8:36) Components (10:39) Rules (41:53) Gameplay (48:47) The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (53:37) Stomp Discussion (1:02:49) Conclusion (1:05:35)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.    To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to www.tableforone.me, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9292.    Othe

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael speak with game designer and solo mode creator Drake Villareal about his experiences.   Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo Game News (03:41) Interview (10:22) Wrap Up and Final Thoughts (50:05)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.    To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to www.tableforone.me, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9292. 

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael talk about a why Acheron, otherwise known as LV-426, is not quite the vacation spot you may think it is. We also pontificate about other things.   Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo Game News (03:41) Review Overview (15:42) Rules (41:12) Gameplay (44:29) Winning (59:23) Combat (1:02:00) Marine Special Abilities (1:06:00) The Good, Bad, and Ugly (1:09:41) Stomp Discussion (1:22:16) Wrap Up and Final Thoughts (1:26:15)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.    To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to www.tableforone.me, or

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael talk about a board game (go figure!). We also pontificate about other things.   Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo Game News (07:32) Components (27:10) Rules (36:10) The Good, Bad, and Ugly (38:07) Stomp Discussion (51:45) Wrap Up and Final Thoughts (52:49)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com. 

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael host for the first time (thanks again to Brandon and Carter for helping us get acclimated!). We talk about a lot of things to introduce ourselves, and hope you will enjoy this long(ish) episode!   Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo Game News (03:41) Thank You! (11:16) Our Gaming Backgrounds (13:34) Our Perspectives on Solo Games (24:00) Our Top 5 (Current) Solo Games (37:35) Wrap Up and Final Thoughts (01:34:18)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com. 

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this special episode of the podcast,  Brandon and Carter hand over the reigns to the show's new hosts: Martin Gonzalvez and Michael Eckenfels. Join all four hosts for a mega-review of one of the most mega-popular solo games of all time:  Mage Knight!   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.     

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode,  Brandon and special guest Martin Gonzalvez (!!!) cover the latest solo games news before reviewing an oft-requested game from our listeners: Arkham Horror: The Card Game!   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and News (0:00) Review (12:31) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (1:00:41) Big Announcement (1:26:50)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.     

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon  cover the latest solo games news before reviewing a tiny game about being as close as possible to Final Fantasy Tactics without getting a cease and desist letter:  Tiny Epic Tactics.   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and News (0:00) Review (6:20) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (29:53)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.     

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Brandon is flying solo, because Carter's just become a father! He soldiers on without his counterpart to cover the latest solo games news before reviewing a historical/war game about conquering Europe for Catholicism, Charlemagne: Master of Europe.   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and News (0:00) Review (7:49) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (37:35)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.     

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon  cover the latest solo games news before reviewing a gigantic game about winemaking: Vinhos from Vital Lacerda!   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and News (0:00) Review (7:43) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (31:08)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.     

Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon  cover the latest solo games news before reviewing an older title from Stonemaier Games, Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia!   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and News (0:00) Review (7:14) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (35:59)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.     

NOTE: We had an unexpected hard drive crash and had to record this episode without our usual presets. As a result, Brandon's volume is much lower than normal. That should be fixed by next episode. Sorry about that! Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Brandon and Carter cover the latest solo games news from tableforone.me before doing our first ever double-header review for two Button Shy games: Tussie Mussie and Sprawlopolis!   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and News (0:00) Tussie Mussie Review (7:21) Tussie Mussie Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (22:15) Sprawlopolis Review (24:53) Sprawlopolis Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (35:52)   You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you   To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebo