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 196 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
Feb 155 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 78 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 307 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 97 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 27 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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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
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 10, 20237 min read
Castles by the Sea - Review
In this review of Castles by the Sea I overview gameplay and remark on the strong production value of the game’s solitary build.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Sep 17, 20237 min read
Horticulture - Review
Horticulture is a flip and write game about gardening with enjoyable, cozy solitaire play and the tools to make it unexpectedly replayable.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Sep 10, 20237 min read
Gadget Grid - Review
Gadget Grid is an exciting sci-fi battle royale game for 1 to 8 players by Spacemole Games.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Aug 31, 20236 min read
Aleph Null - Review
Aleph Null is a game about summoning the demon prince Baphomet.
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Solitary Quest Blog
Aug 29, 20236 min read
Beacon Patrol - Review
In this review of Beacon Patrol I explain the simple tile placement gameplay and underscore the importance of attention to solitaire play.
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