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A podcast about one player board and card games, hosted by Brandon Waite and Carter McKie. Join us each episode as we discuss the latest solo games news and give an in-depth review of a new solo game or variant.

Brandon Waite & Carter McKie


    • Apr 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 100 EPISODES

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    The Solosaurus podcast is an excellent resource for solo board gamers or those interested in playing games solo. Hosted by Brandon and Carter, this podcast brings together their passion for gaming and their deep knowledge of the hobby to create engaging and informative discussions.

    One of the best aspects of The Solosaurus podcast is the hosts' ability to provide insightful and thorough reviews of solo games. They go beyond simply explaining the mechanics of a game and delve into the nuances that make it enjoyable or lacking for solo play. Their preferences for solo games align well with many listeners, making their recommendations trustworthy and valuable.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is its coverage of news within the board game industry. While the primary focus is on solo gaming, Brandon and Carter also discuss multiplayer games and offer insights into upcoming releases or trends in the industry. This well-rounded approach appeals to a broader audience and keeps listeners informed about all facets of board gaming.

    However, one potential drawback of The Solosaurus podcast is its occasional bluntness when discussing the negatives of a game. While honesty is appreciated, some listeners may find the criticism overly harsh at times. It would benefit from striking a balance between highlighting flaws without being overly negative, as not every game will appeal to every listener.

    In conclusion, The Solosaurus podcast offers valuable content for solo board gamers. With engaging discussions, thorough reviews, and coverage of industry news, it provides a well-rounded listening experience. Despite occasional bluntness in criticism, this podcast remains an excellent resource for anyone looking to enhance their solo gaming experience or stay up to date on all things related to board games.



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    Solosaurus Episode #94 - Black Orchestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 44:51


    Welcome to Episode 94 of the Solosaurus podcast! Host Michael Eckenfels gets into a long needed discussion of Black Orchestra! Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor!  Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro and Disclaimer 01:56 - Solosaurus News 12:47 - Review Begins 39:14 - Conclusion 42:36 - Final Thoughts and Outro 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 https://www.solitairetimes.net/, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news.    You can also find our work shared on the Armchair Dragoons website, where all kinds of games are discussed, even solo games!

    Solosaurus PLAYS - Episode #2: Rock Band Solo RPG

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 43:10


    Welcome to the next episode of Solosaurus Plays. In this Part 2 episode, Michael Eckenfels continues his foray into a solo playthroughs of Rock Band, a solo RPG where you create and control a band as it struggles to rise from garage band status with few fans, to international stardom and beyond, in the early 1980s. So join him for this exercise in solo play! Need new games? Head on over to Game Kastle and use the discount code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out to secure 10% off your first order! Note: All music was provided via Humble Bundle, and all sound effects were purchased from Videvo.  Please head over to the Solosaurus Facebook page to give any feedback. I'm still trying to find a good balance of sound effects!

    Solosaurus Episode #93 - Resident Evil 2: The Board Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 56:03


    Welcome to Episode 93 of the Solosaurus podcast! Host Michael Eckenfels discusses a zombie-themed board game, Resident Evil 2! Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor!  Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro and Disclaimer 01:50 - Solo2 News 13:45 - Review Begins 14:50 - Horror in Board Games versus Movies versus Zombies 20:24 - Overview 25:18 - Components 31:56 - Rules 34:11 - Gameplay 49:34 - Overall 52:52 - Stomp of Approval (?) 53:58 - Final Thoughts and Outro 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 https://www.solitairetimes.net/, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news.    You can also find our work shared on the Armchair Dragoons website, where all kinds of games are discussed, even solo games!

    Solosaurus PLAYS - Episode #1: Rock Band Solo RPG

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 65:02


    Welcome to the first (ish) episode of Solosaurus Plays. In these episodes, Michael Eckenfels dives into solo playthroughs of all types of games, starting with this solo RPG called Rock Band. In this game, you create and control a band as it struggles to rise from garage band status with few fans, to international stardom and beyond. So join him for this exercise in solo play! Need new games? Head on over to Game Kastle and use the discount code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out to secure 10% off your first order! Note: All music was provided via Humble Bundle, and all sound effects were purchased from Videvo.  Please head over to the Solosaurus Facebook page to give any feedback. The sound effects were limited in this one as I didn't want to weigh it down too much with an overabundance of them. At least, not now. Muwahahahahaha!

    Solosaurus Episode #92 - Top 10 Solo Games with Jerry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 125:00


    Welcome to Episode 92 of the Solosaurus podcast! Here, your host Michael Eckenfels brings his Top 10 list of solo games to compare with Jerry from the Board Game Snobs Podcast! This makes this technically a mega-episode (or mega-saurus, however you want to see it), full of not just game discussions.  Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor!  Time Stamps: 00:03:57 - Board Game Snobs Podcast Discussion 00:27:18 - Our Top 10 Solo Games Discussion Starts 00:28:09 - No, Really, Our Top 10 Solo Games Discussion Starts 01:58:21 - Final Thoughts and Outro 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 https://www.solitairetimes.net/, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news.    You can also find our work shared on the Armchair Dragoons website, where all kinds of games are discussed, even solo games!

    Solosaurus Episode #91 - The Hunters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 67:21


    Welcome to Episode 91 of the Solosaurus podcast! In this episode, Michael reviews the game The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-1943, designed by Gregory Smith and published by GMT Games. Intro and Exposition (00:00) Solo2 News (from Solitaire Times) (02:27) 19:27 Review Begins 22:56 Components 28:40 Gameplay 01:01:04 Solo Strength 01:01:15 Replayability 01:02:52 Stomp of Approval? 1:03:57  Outro Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our new sponsor!    Games mentioned in this episode:   In Solo News: Black Rose Wars Dungeonology Nova Aetas 99 Ninja Requiem: Downfall of Magic Umbrella Other Games: Nightfighter Ace: Air Defense over Germany, 1943-44 Interceptor Ace: Daylight Air Defense Over Germany, 1943-44 B-17: Queen of the Skies Amerika Bomber: Evil Queen of the Skies Target for Today Target for Tonight: Britain's Strategic Air Campaign Over Europe, 1942-1945 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 https://www.solitairetimes.net/, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news.    You can also find our work shared on the Armchair Dragoons website, where all kinds of games are discussed, even solo games!

    Solosaurus Episode #90 - Solitaire Wargames, Part 1 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 65:07


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Michael dives into solo wargaming, talking about a LOT of different games. Plus, he discusses what makes a solo game solitaire, as well as what makes a wargame, a wargame. Plus, he goes down various gaming rabbit holes as a bonus. Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo2 News (from Solitaire Times) (3:44) What Is Solo Gaming? (11:18) What Is a Wargame? (18:20) New Solo Wargaming Player Recommendations (22:16) Classic Solo Wargames and More (46:53) Outro/Wrap Up (1:01:48) 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 https://www.solitairetimes.net/, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news.    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 this episode:   In Solo News: Creature Caravan Bone Wars Sirens Defrag Forage Orchard Grove Recommendations: Pavlov's House Castle Itter: The Strangest Battle of World War II Soldiers in Postmen's Uniforms Lanzerath Ridge Pacific Tide Interceptor Ace Interceptor Ace Volume 2 Nightfighter Ace B-17 Queen of the Skies (mentioned because of Greg Smith's design, Amerika Bomber: Evil Queen of the Skies, which I failed to follow through with - sorry!) Aurelian: Restorer of the World Charlemagne, Master of Europe Escape from Hades Endurance NATO Air Commander That Others May Live: Combat Search and Rescue, Vietnam The Hunters The Hunted Beneath the Med Skies Above the Reich Storm Above the Reich Skies Above Britain Fire in the Lake Pendragon All Bridges Burning Colonial Twilight Enemy Coast Ahead: Operation Chastise – The Dambuster Raid Enemy Coast Ahead: The Doolittle Raid Fields of Fire Fields of Fire 2 Combat! Ambush! Battle Hymn Mosby's Raiders RAF: The Battle of Britain, 1940 (Decision Games edition) D-Day at Omaha Beach D-Day at Tarawa In Magnificent Style Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc Dawn of the Zeds  

    Solosaurus Episode #89 - Back Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 41:19


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Michael returns to Solosaurus to talk about a whole lot of things. Again. Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo News (from Solitaire Times) (10:04) What Have I Been Playing/Buying? (20:15) What Else Is Going On? (30:54) What's in Store for Solosaurus? (36:55) Outro (39:15) 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 https://www.solitairetimes.net/, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news.    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 this episode: Snap Ships Tactics Fortune and Glory Shadows of Brimstone Sherman Leader Warfighter Shadow War Iron Maiden Figure Pack 1 Star Trek Adventures Captain's Log Role Playing Game Pursuit of Happiness Hostage Negotiator (including Crime Wave and Career) The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-1943 The Hunted: Twilight of the U-Boats, 1943-1945 In Dreams  

    Solosaurus Episode #88 - Everywhere Everything Once at All

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 100:10


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael return to Solosaurus to talk about a whole lot of things. Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo News (from Solitaire Times) (14:56) What We've Been Playing (28:56) Purchases (1:10:24) What's in Store for Solosaurus (1:30:56) Outro (1:38:14) 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 https://www.solitairetimes.net/, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news.    You can also find our work shared on the Armchair Dragoons website, where all kinds of games are discussed, even solo games!

    Episode #87 - Special Guest David Turczi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 71:06


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael interview one of the most prolific and legendary solo mode game designers out there, David Turczi! Intro and Exposition (0:00) What Have You Played, Lately? (2:48) Interview Kinda Begins (27:13) Outro and Ending (1:08:24) 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! You can find a full list of David's work here!

    Episode #86 - Days of Ire Budapest 1956

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 65:57


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael spend time plotting to overthrow the Communist leadership of Hungary, circa 1956, in the board game Days of Ire: Budapest 1956.    Michael also took a look at an expansion, Days & Nights: Red Army Pack. Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo Gaming News (2:03) Purple Haze (on Gamefound as of this recording) Final Girl Season 2 (already funded on Kickstarter as of this recording) Solar 175 (launching on Kickstarter on March 1, 2022, as of this recording) What Have You Played, Lately? (19:01) Game Review: Overview (37:51) Components (41:33) Rules (49:07) Gameplay (53:49) The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (1:003:14) Stomp Discussion (1:03:11) Outro and Ending (1:03:59) 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.    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!   The games mentioned (at least, all the ones Michael could catch!) are listed here:   Martin's Play List: It's a Wonderful World Cascadia Rise to Nobility Michael's Play List: Coffee Roaster HeroQuest Mini Rogue Hunted: Mining Colony 415 Absolute War! The Russian Front, 1941-45 Other Games Mentioned: Operations Olympic & Coronet Gato Leader Nights of Fire

    Episode #85 - A Show About Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 79:40


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael pine about games and fjords and such...no particular game is the focus here, but there's lots of discussion! Intro and Exposition (0:00) Nothing About Marvel Movies (00:35) Nothing About Show Outlines and Old PC Games (02:48) Nothing About Finally Starting This Episode (05:51) Nothing About How Michael Needs a Board Game Intervention (or, His First Purchases from Stone Valley Games) (08:47) Nothing About Martin Selling Games (21:10) Nothing About Solo Gaming News (24:14) Nothing About What Have We Been Playing Lately (37:46) Nothing About an Outro and Ending (1:17:54) 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!   The games mentioned (at least, all the ones Michael could catch!) are listed here:   PC Games (of the old kind) Sid Meier's Colonization Covert Action Pirates! Gold  Actual Board Games NATO: The Cold War Goes Hot (Designer's Signature Edition) NATO: The Next War in Europe Deep Space D-6 Armada Hunted: Mining Colony 415 Hadrian's Wall Merchant's Cove Rush M.D. Baseball Highlights 2045 Tapestry The Artemis Project Lost Ruins of Arnak Shadows of Brimstone (this is a link to a search result on BGG for "Shadows of Brimstone" to show you how deep the rabbit hole goes...) Wild Space Aliens RPG (not really a board game per se, but it's included here anyway) Furnace Little Town Plus many more Michael no doubt missed  

    Episode #84 - Donning the Purple

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 74:37


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael spend time discussing how not to get stabbed in the back like Caesar, and succeed just as well as he, in Donning the Purple, from Tompet Games! Intro and Exposition (0:00) Special Announcement (5:58) - go check out Stone Valley Games' front page for a new FREE GAME giveaway (actually, TWO games!), good through November 12th, 2021! What Have You Played, Lately? (7:09) Solo Gaming News (25:42) Review Begins; Initial Thoughts (35:38) Components (41:34) Rules (49:09) Gameplay (54:00) What Does This Do Differently/Who Is This For? (59:30) The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (1:03:53) Stomp Discussion (1:08:52) Outro and Ending (1:11:47) 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!   The games mentioned (at least, all the ones Michael could catch!) are listed here: Lost Ruins of Arnak Expansion Endless Winter Paeloamericans Baseball Highlights 2045 London's Burning Brass Age (PnP) Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr Street Masters Senjutsu: Battle for Japan Voidfall

    Solosaurus #83 - Special Guest Joe Slack / Relics of Rajavihara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 71:57


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael have game designer Joe Slack on, of Relics of Rajavihara fame! We discuss his game as well as his upcoming expansion, Montalo's Revenge (which juuuuuust finished on Kickstarter, but you can still late pledge and support - just click that link!). Intro and Exposition (0:00) What Have You Played, Lately? (5:27) Solo Gaming News (16:08) Relics of Rajavihara Discussion (28:50) Joe Slack Q&A (42:30) Outro and Ending (1:10:22) 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!   The games mentioned go well north of 20, so there's lots of discussion here! But that's every episode, pretty much.

    Episode #82 - Alien: Fate of the Nostromo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 96:56


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael scream in space where nobody can hear them...except of course in this podcast, and about a game called Alien: Fate of the Nostromo! Plus a whole lot of other content as well, since it's been a while. Intro and Exposition (0:00) What Have You Played, Lately? (5:01) A Gaming Epiphany (18:23) Solo Gaming News (35:59) Review Begins (52:20) Components (1:04:44) Rules (1:09:23) Gameplay (1:13:53) Who Would Enjoy This Game? (1:21:17) The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (1:26:25) Stomp Discussion (1:31:38) Outro and Ending (1:33:53) 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.    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!   The games mentioned go well north of 20, so there's lots of discussion here! But what else is new.

    Solosaurus #81 - Obsession

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 98:47


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and guest Jason Montgomery (from Meeple, Myself, and I) dive into Obsession and its expansions, published by Kayenta Games and designer Dan Halligan. Intro and Exposition (0:00) Obsession Review Intro (9:23) What Have You Been Playing? (12:52) Solo Gaming News (40:01) Review Begins (50:40) Components (56:05) Rules (1:03:48) Gameplay (1:10:47) Who Would Enjoy This Game? (1:23:56) The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (1:26:16) Stomp Discussion (1:31:04) Outro and Ending (1:36:16) 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!   The games mentioned go well north of 20, so there's lots of discussion here! Check out Kayenta Games!

    Episode #80: Special Guests Ben Morayta Franklin and Dustin Culbertson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 48:05


    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 this episode: Mechanical Beast Spirit Island Black Sonata Under Falling Skies Blitzkrieg Orchard Grove (upcoming sequel to Orchard) Village Builder Anachrony Check out Side Room Games for more solo goodness!

    Episode #79 - AuZtralia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 84:39


    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 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 this episode: Transformers: The Deck-Building Game Agents of SMERSH Keyper at Sea Expansion Other games discussed/mentioned in passing (by Michael, all of which are silly wargames that nobody probably cares too much about but juuuuuust in case): The Game of France 1940: German Blitzkrieg in the West Mrs. Thatcher's War: The Falklands, 1982 The Lost Valley: The Siege of Dien Bien Phu Ostkrieg Hell's Highway: Operation Market-Garden 1759 Siege of Quebec Holdfast Pacific 1941-45

    Episode #78 - The Shores of Tripoli

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 75:04


    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 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 this episode: Keystone: North America Marvel United: X-Men Stationfall (Free Playtest Files can be found here) Other games discussed/mentioned in passing: Paranoia RPG (this is a UK storefront we think, but it will still give you a good background; a Google search works too)

    Episode #77 - Viscounts of the West Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 76:28


    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 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 this episode: John Company (2nd Edition) Arkham Noir: Infinite Gulfs of Darkness Great Western Trail (2nd Edition) Other games discussed/mentioned in passing: Too Many Bones Spirit Island Clank! Clank! In! Space!

    Episode #76 - Architects of the West Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 59:28


    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's End: Legacy of Gravehold Everdell: Mistwood Other games discussed/mentioned in passing: Marvel Champions 51st State Master Set Warfighter Stone Age Lords of Waterdeep

    Episode #75 - Interview with Designer David Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 81:45


    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 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 this episode of the podcast: Blood Bowl Star Wars X-Wing Catan Carcassonne A Few Acres of Snow 13 Days Blitzkrieg Watergate The upcoming Sniper Elite and many others - check David's BGG link above

    Episode #74 - Aliens: Another Glorious Day in the Corps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 63:05


    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://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9292.    PARTICIPATE in the great Warp's Edge giveaway, as mentioned in the podcast!  https://www.stonevalleygames.com/warp   The three games mentioned in the news segment for this episode (note that links may expire; if so, check 'em out on BGG): V-Commandos Vienna Connection Maeshowe Other games mentioned in this episode of the podcast: Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game Unbroken Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deck-Building Game Legendary Encounters: A Firefly Deck-Building Game  

    Episode #73 - Warp's Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 60:35


    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 tokens: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZRH3VJY/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A1Y3UYIAFO7FI9&psc=1   MARTIN'S WARP'S EDGE PLAYER AID CARD: https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/214700/warps-edge-player-aid-card   Other games mentioned in today's podcast: The Initiative Slay the Spire Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition Imperium: The Contention Race for the Galaxy Jump Drive Parks Arkham Horror: The Card Game

    Episode #72 - By Stealth and Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 68:41


    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.    Other games mentioned in today's podcast: Phantom Division Hunted: Mining Colony 415 The Specialists Escape the Dark Sector Dark Tower Escape the Dark Tower

    Episode #71 - Guest Solo Designer Drake Villareal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 54:32


    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. 

    Episode #70 - Aliens: Bug Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 88:21


    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 visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9292. 

    Episode #69 - Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 54:36


    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. 

    Episode #68 - Getting Re-Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 101:25


    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. 

    Episode #67 - Mage Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 89:43


    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.     

    Episode #66 - Arkham Horror: The Card Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 98:28


    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.     

    Episode #66 - Tiny Epic Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 38:36


    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.     

    Episode #64 - Charlemagne: Master of Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 46:59


    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.     

    Episode #63 - Vinhos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 40:06


    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.     

    Episode #62 - Euphoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 44:28


    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.     

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    Episode #61 - Tussie Mussie & Sprawlopolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 43:31


    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 Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.     

    Episode #60 - Teotihuacan + The Late Preclassic Period

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 63:35


    NOTE: Yeah, we know we said the wrong episode number at the beginning. Sorry about that! We recorded this episode a while ago and ultimately decided to save it for a rainy day. Brandon's on vacation this week, so this is that rainy day! Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Brandon and special guest Will Hedrick  cover the latest solo games news before reviewing a much-requested games.   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and Initial Ramblings (0:00) Review (4:06) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (45:29)   Digital Teotibot: https://fullstackcardboard.com/teotibot/       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.     

    Episode #59 - Top 10 Introductory Solo Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 42:13


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon skip the news section and head straight into our top 10 introductory solo games!   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.     

    Episode #58 - Maracaibo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 51:49


    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 our most-requested game of the year: Maracaibo!   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and News (0:00) Review (6:44) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (41:10) Giveaway Announcement (49:32)   Deep Blue official solo mode: https://tinyurl.com/y8hced9n Adrenaline solo play DLC: https://tinyurl.com/yc87eaol Marvel Crisis Protocol solo scenario: https://tinyurl.com/y96tgxaq Arcadia Quest solo variant: https://rb.gy/fmuqhd       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.     

    Episode #57 - Charterstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 55:50


    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 legacy game about building a village: Charterstone!   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and News (0:00) Giveaway Announcement (7:21) Review (8:49) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (43:11)   Carcassonne solo variant: https://bit.ly/3f9gYrJ Warcry solo variant: https://rb.gy/mtqnhx Arcadia Quest solo variant: https://rb.gy/fmuqhd       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.     

    Episode #56 - Brass: Birmingham

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 52:17


    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 Brass: Birmingham and three(!) user-created solo variants for it!   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and News (0:00) Review (9:10) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (45:31)   George Variant: https://bit.ly/2XSs6D9 Mautoma Variant: https://bit.ly/2RJzpJh Mautoma Variant (digital version): https://bit.ly/2yjeNkb VictoriAI Variant: https://bit.ly/2KcWFuU       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.     

    Episode #55 - Castle Itter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 47:52


    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 game about the strangest battle of World War II: Castle Itter!   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and News (0:00) Review (4:37) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (34:11)     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.     

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    Episode #54 - Star Wars: Outer Rim

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 39:15


    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 game about becoming famous (or infamous) at the edge of the galaxy, Star Wars: Outer Rim.   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   Intro and News (0:00) Review (6:01) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (32:08)   Outer Rim variant from BGG:  https://bit.ly/3a5D1wr   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.     

    Episode #53 - Dungeon Degenerates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 47:14


    ** NOTE: We forgot to mention one *very* important piece of information. To play solo, you can play with ONE or more characters. Brandon sometimes plays with one, other times with a clan of two. It's fun either way, but (as you might expect) a lot easier to manage with just the one.  ***   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 game that looks great under a black light: Dunegon Degenerates.   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! For more information about Dungeon Degenerates, visit www.goblinko.com.   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.   

    Episode #52 - Underwater Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 45:07


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter is back (!!!), so we cover the latest solo games news before reviewing a game about building underwater cities:  ...it's Underwater Cities. That's the name of the game. Sorry, not feeling clever today, folks.    Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   You can find great solo games like Underwater Cities (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.   

    Episode #51 - Cthulhu: Death May Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 64:41


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter is out of town, so Brandon is joined by the illustrious Will Hedrick to announce the winners of our Paladins of the West Kingdom and Underwater Cities giveaways and to review a game about shooting gods in the face:  Cthulhu: Death May Die!   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   You can find great solo games like Death May Die (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.   

    Episode #50 - Paladins of the West Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 53:17


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news (aggregated by the wonderful Frederik Shulz at tableforone.me) and review a game about *the* big hulky armor boys of West Europe: Paladins of the West Kingdom, from Garphill Games.    Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   You can find great solo games like Paladins of the West Kingdom (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! Don't forget to win a copy of Paladins of the West Kingdom and/or Underwater Cities in our current giveaway, sponsored by Stone Valley Games! Winners will be announced in the next episode, which goes up Feb 7.    Paladins Giveaway: www.stonevalleygames.com/paladins   Underwater Cities Giveaway: www.stonevalleygames.com/cities       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.   

    Episode #49 - Tiny Epic Galaxies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 39:07


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news (aggregated by the wonderful Frederik Shulz at tableforone.me) and review a game about building the smallest and biggest galaxy you can: Tiny Epic Galaxies.   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   You can find great solo games like Tiny Epic Galaxies (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.   

    Episode #48 - Nusfjord

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 44:05


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news (aggregated by the wonderful Frederik Shulz at tableforone.me), announce a partnership with Stone Valley Games (stonevalleygames.com), and review a game that both gives you fish *and* teaches you how to fish: Nusfjord from designer Uwe Rosenberg and Lookout Games.   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   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.   

    Episode #47 - The 7th Continent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 63:44


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news (aggregated by the wonderful Frederik Shulz at tableforone.me) before reviewing one of the biggest, baddest, exploration games ever made: The 7th Continent.   Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   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.   

    Episode #46 - Near & Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 51:10


    Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news (aggregated by the wonderful Frederik Shulz at tableforone.me) before reviewing Near & Far, the Amber Mines expansion, and two solo variants! Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review!   user-created automas (including digital version): https://bit.ly/2rwUb4A     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.   

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