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Recommendations for single player games (self.boardgames)
submitted 1 year ago by RoyalEngineering to c/[email protected]
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Have you played any single player board games that you would recommend?

I’m looking to get a few games to play when everyone is out of the house and I don’t want to turn on the game box.

I’ve played Bargain Basement Bathysphere and March of the Ants. Looking for more!

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[–] moon_crush 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Here’s 200 to consider!

2022 People's Choice Top 200 Solo Games (1-200)

[–] RoyalEngineering 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Thanks! Which ones would you recommend?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was looking through that list the other day myself. Here are some that I play and like: Onirim, Imperium Classics, Wingspan, Cascadia, Spaceshipped, Tin Helm, Gate, and, if you have a bit of disposable income, LCGs like Arkham Horror and Marvel Champions.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

+1 for Onirim! There's a great app for it as well!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I’ve haven’t tried the app yet, but it might be nice to pick up for lightweight traveling!

[–] moon_crush 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Spirit Island is the king for a reason! Good amount of variety in the base box, and every expansion is great (Branch and Claw first recommended to add some unpredictability alongside new spirits). Cheaper “starter” version is available Horizons of Spirit Island.

One of my favorite genres of solo games is the engine/tableau builder. Typically a “beat your own score” doing the best you can with cards drawn, with some automa to challenge. My favorites (pick the theme you like most):

  • Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition Crisis expansion adds cooperative mode and elevates solo play.
  • 51st State: Master Edition Also available with all expansions as Ultimate Edition
  • Wingspan

Puzzle Dungeon is a nice little travel game with massive amount of heroes available for near unlimited replayability.

Some other favorites:

Dawn of the Zeds

Darkest Night

Renegade