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Solitary Quest Blog
Oct 10, 20245 min read
Hosting a Heat: Pedal to the Metal Grand Prix
Last month I organized a Heat Grand Prix event with my local game store to share my appreciation of the game with others
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Solitary Quest Blog
Apr 30, 20247 min read
Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale (2019) — Solo Review
Grab your colored pencils! In this review of Cartographers, I touch upon gameplay mechanics and muse on why this has become a genre standard
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Solitary Quest Blog
Mar 31, 20248 min read
Embark on Your Solitary Quest: 5 game recommendations to get started playing solo
Welcome to the captivating realm of solo gaming! Gamers pursue solo play for a multitude of reasons—be it convenience, personal obligations,
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Solitary Quest Blog
Mar 19, 20246 min read
Dorfromantik: The Board Game - Solo Review
Dorfromantik: The Board Game is the 2023 Spiel Des Jahres award winning tile placement game, noted for its tranquil gameplay
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Solitary Quest Blog
Mar 9, 20246 min read
A Week at the Game Manufacturers Association Expo 2024
This is only a sample-size selection of the many games I got to see and enjoy at the show. And the year ahead has me feeling energized.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Feb 29, 20244 min read
FantasyForm - Preview
Transform from a mere practicing alchemist into a powerful elemental, and strike down your rival!
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Solitary Quest Blog
Feb 15, 20245 min read
Unsurmountable - Review
Carry a mountain of fun in your pocket. Unsurmountable is a game about ascending a mountain with only 18 cards.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Feb 7, 20248 min read
Skoventyr - Solo Review
The spirit of the forest will need to move quickly and call to action its closest allies if it is to escape the pursuit of Gamle Erik.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Jan 30, 20247 min read
Micro Dojo - Solo Review
Looking for a bite-sized game that won’t lighten the wallet and packs a strategic punch?
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Solitary Quest Blog
Jan 9, 20247 min read
Apiary - Solo Review
In this review of Apiary, I overview the basics of this medium-weight Eurogame and highlight the solo experience against Automa.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Jan 2, 20247 min read
20 Strong - Review
You are a hero in the universe of your favorite board game! Roll dice to score hits against enemies and gain boons to help defeat the boss.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Dec 19, 20237 min read
Riverside - Solo Review
In Riverside, the player is a riverine tour guide offering unique excursions to cruise ship passengers in a remote wintery realm.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Dec 12, 20238 min read
Top Five Solo-Friendly Asymmetric Board Games
In this post I share my five favorite solo games that feature asymmetric gameplay. This top five includes modern classics and some hidden ge
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Solitary Quest Blog
Dec 5, 202311 min read
Interview with Game Designer Torben Ratzlaff
I had the opportunity to chat with designer Torben Ratzlaff about game design and our shared love of Root
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Solitary Quest Blog
Nov 29, 20237 min read
Meadow - Review
Immerse yourself in the tranquil sights of nature. Wander and release in the calmness and beauty of the world in Meadow.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Nov 21, 202311 min read
Expeditions - Review
Where other expeditions have failed, will you be the one to find glory uncovering the secrets of a curious meteorite in upper Siberia?
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Solitary Quest Blog
Nov 7, 20236 min read
Connecto - Review
Puzzle games don’t need to be bold to be enjoyable and should be a part of every solo gamers’ repertoire.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Oct 31, 202311 min read
Windward - Review
In this review of Windward I highlight the game elements that create an imaginative play experience and lament the solo variant.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Oct 24, 202310 min read
Heat: Pedal to the Metal - Review
In this review of Heat Pedal to the Metal I review easy-to-learn gameplay and discuss the best way to engage with the solo Legends Module.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Oct 17, 20237 min read
Top Five Favorite Board Games in my 28th Year
In this top five list I highlight my five favorite games I played in my 28th year.
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