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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	21 Dec 2023	Solosaurus PLAYS - Episode #2: Rock Band Solo RPG	00:43:10
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!
	24 Aug 2018	Episode #14 - Fate of the Elder Gods	00:36:42
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at a fresh (but still tentacle-filled) take on Lovecraftian horror: Fate of the Elder Gods. Does it do enough to separate it from the hordes of other games in this genre competing for your attention? Find out in our review! BGG - Fate of the Elder Gods BGG - Solo Variant 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.
	13 Feb 2022	Episode #86 - Days of Ire Budapest 1956	01:05:57
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
	01 May 2020	Episode #57 - Charterstone	00:55:50
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.
	21 Aug 2020	Episode #65 - Tiny Epic Tactics	00:37:15
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 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.
	20 Mar 2020	Episode #54 - Star Wars: Outer Rim	00:39:15
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.
	18 Oct 2019	Episode #43 - Marvel Champions	00:48:33
EDITOR'S NOTE There's an obnoxious tapping noise that starts around the 6:00 mark. Our mic stand was tapping against the laptop, and we didn't notice it for several minutes. If it's too annoying for you, it stops at 13:20. If you skip to that point, all you'll miss is the news and our coverage of the game's components. Spoiler: They're mostly fine. The cards are standard quality, as are the tokens and dials. The only thing that's not great is the insert, which I whine about at length and recap again at the end of the episode. The meat of the review is after that 13:20 mark. Sorry about that, folks! We'l watch out for this problem in the future. *** 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 one of the most anticipated games of the year, set in the best comic universe: Marvel Champions! Wondering what this one plays like 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.
	02 Nov 2021	Episode #84 - Donning the Purple	01:14:37
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
	24 Jul 2020	Episode #63 - Vinhos	00:40:06
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.
	12 Oct 2018	Episode #17 - Patchwork	00:37:11
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at the new automa expansion for the cuthroat quilting game: Patchwork! How does it fare as a solo experience? Check out our review to find out! Brass: Birmingham solo variant: https://goo.gl/vyjRj6 Root "Better Bot Project": https://goo.gl/9fosKN Patchwork: Automa purchase link: https://lookout-shop.de/p/neues-vom-ausguck-ausgabe-11 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.
	09 Sep 2023	Solosaurus Episode #89 - Back Again	00:41:19
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
	13 Apr 2018	Episode #5 - Peloponnes: The Card Game	00:46:43
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at a hidden gem, Peloponnes: The Card Game. Can you really cram a meaty Euro game into a 30 minute, small-box experience? Find out in 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.
	06 Mar 2020	Episode #53 - Dungeon Degenerates	00:47:14
** 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.
	01 Jun 2024	Solosaurus Episode #96 - Random Gaming Thoughts	00:49:42
Episode 96 is a bit different, in that host Michael Eckenfels just kind of goes into a random thought overdrive on various things within solo board gaming, including games and publishers you might not have heard of before. Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor! Use code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out for your 10% discount! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro and Playthrough 06:13 - Games Received and Kickstarters 22:37 - Solo Game Books 29:06 - Print-On-Demand / Blue Panther, LLC 39:25 - Upcoming Projects 42:59 - A Trade 47:19 - Final Bits 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!
	23 Aug 2019	Episode #39 - Fallout: Wasteland Warfare	00:57:53
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing something entirely different (for us)--Fallout: Wasteland Warfare! If you're interested in what a solo-friendly tabletop miniatures game would be like, check it out! 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.
	13 Nov 2020	Episode #71 - Guest Solo Designer Drake Villareal	00:54:32
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.
	17 Sep 2021	Episode #82 - Alien: Fate of the Nostromo	01:36:56
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.
	31 May 2019	Episode #33 - Hoplomachus: Origins	00:34:48
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing the neo-classic game of gladitorial combat, Hoplomachus: Origins! 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.
	22 Dec 2021	Episode #85 - A Show About Nothing	01:19:40
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
	17 May 2019	Episode #32 - Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth	00:56:32
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing the newest hotness from Fantasy Flight: Lord of the Rings: Journes in Middle Earth. LINKS Black Sonata: Probable Lies https://boardgamegeek.com/article/31972929#31972929 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.
	10 Jul 2020	Episode #62 - Euphoria	00:44:28
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.
	18 Nov 2023	Solosaurus Episode #92 - Top 10 Solo Games with Jerry	02:05:00
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!
	14 Dec 2018	Episode #21 - Architects of the West Kingdom	00:47:06
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at the hot new Euro from Garphill Games: Architects of the West Kingdom! How does it hold up as a solo experience? Find out in 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.
	25 May 2018	Episode #8 -Shadowrift (Second Edition)	00:40:30
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at the underappreciated deckbuilding game Shadowrift (2nd Edition). Are its unique mechanics enough to separate it from the deckbuilding pack and earn a place in your solo games library? Find out in 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.
	16 Apr 2021	Episode #77 - Viscounts of the West Kingdom	01:16:28
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!
	28 Apr 2018	Episode #6 - The City of Kings	00:58:13
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at the giant, fantasy Euro/adventure hybrid, The City of Kings. Is it worth the hype? Find out in 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. This new version of the episode fixes an issue in which the last 7 minutes were accidentally cut
	29 May 2020	Episode #59 - Top 10 Introductory Solo Games	00:42:13
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.
	06 Mar 2020	Episode #52 - Underwater Cities	00:45:07
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.
	01 Nov 2019	Episode #44 - Mint Delivery	00:27:34
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 a pick-up-and-deliver game that comes in an Altoids-sized tin: Mint Delivery! Wondering what this one plays like 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.
	12 Feb 2021	Episode #74 - Aliens: Another Glorious Day in the Corps	01:03:05
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
	13 Dec 2019	Episode #47 - The 7th Continent	01:03:44
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.
	06 Sep 2019	Episode #40 - Lisboa	00:42:41
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 something a big game that's mostly about wigs and earthquakes: Lisboa from Vital Lacerda and Eagle-Gryphon Games! Interested in Lacerda but never tried one of his games? Wondering what this one plays like 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.
	02 Jul 2021	Episode #80: Special Guests Ben Morayta Franklin and Dustin Culbertson	00:48:05
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!
	14 Jun 2019	Episode #34 - Top 10 Fan-Made Solo Variants	00:48:47
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. Things are super different this episode! Carter's camping (or some similar nonsense), so instead of reviewing a game, Brandon runs through his top 10 fan-made solo variants. Did the solo variant for Hungry Hungry Hippos make the #1 spot? Find out for yourself! Have a comment? Think we missed a game we should've had on the list? Let us know at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com SPOILERS Check below for links to the variants and geeklists mentioned in this episode. GEEKLISTS WE MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Digital Automas: https://bit.ly/2RgbWxH Games with Automa opponents for solo play: https://bit.ly/2KHEkrw SoloPlay Variants Posted on the Geek: https://bit.ly/2wNlfMr VARIANTS THAT DIDN'T MAKE THE LIST BUT LOOK SUPER COOL: Brass: Birmingham https://bit.ly/2Icb1f4 Great Western Trail https://bit.ly/2F71Quo and https://bit.ly/2IbLzWS Tyrants of the Underark Clans of Caledonia https://bit.ly/2RbYtXY and https://myautoma.github.io/ (digital version) THE TOP 10! 1. Root - Better Bot Project https://bit.ly/2Zwzsd5 2. Mansions of Madnes (2E) - Valkyrie https://bit.ly/2KNMy1l 3. Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar https://bit.ly/2Xc6Gkm 4. Azul https://www.boxofdelights.net/azul 5. Reef https://bit.ly/2Kiui0I 6. Near and Far https://bit.ly/2XJ6LZR and https://myautoma.github.io/ (digital version) 7. Arboretum https://bit.ly/2IEaTE6 8. Castles of Burgundy https://bit.ly/2WAiuIQ 9. Kingdomino https://bit.ly/2XcKeHJ 10. Space Base https://bit.ly/31v77W2
	18 Sep 2020	Episode #67 - Mage Knight	01:29:43
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.
	24 Jan 2020	Episode #50 - Paladins of the West Kingdom	00:53:17
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.
	07 Sep 2018	Episode #15 - Anachrony	00:48:39
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at the time-travel worker placement game: Anachrony. Is the sci-fi theme enough to separate it from the worker placement pack? Find out in our review! BGG -- Anachrony BGG -- Anachrony: Exosuit Commander Pack 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.
	05 Mar 2021	Episode #75 - Interview with Designer David Thompson	01:21:45
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
	19 Apr 2019	Episode #30 - Black Sonata	00:29:25
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing a small, solo-only deduction game about the search for Shakespeare's mysterious mistress: Black Sonata 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.
	07 Jul 2024	Solosaurus Episode #98 - Solosaurus Plays: The Drifter	01:04:00
Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor! Use code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out for your 10% discount! Thank you for checking out the latest Solosaurus episode! In this one, host Michael Eckenfels chooses the wild west life by delving into the world of The Drifter, a solo Old West book-style RPG filled with dangers, adventure, exploration, secrets, and of course, good ol'-fashioned gunslinging. Listen in to check out how the game plays, and stick around for final thoughts! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Narrative 01:59 General Information/How to Play 07:18 Character Creatin' 15:11 Let's Get This Show On The Dusty Trail 16:12 Taking Turns 21:38 First Encounter 24:35 The Good, The Balm, and The Ugly 25:34 Checking Out a Town 26:24 'Scuse Me While I Whip Out This Map 27:36 I Love The Nightlife; I Love to Rustle 32:12 First Skill Test (I Have a Hunch...) 36:59 All Farm Things Must Come to an End 38:45 Accounting for Poor Behavior 41:32 Out On The Town (Again) 42:38 Capitalism: Old West Style 46:18 Time For Some Bandit Whompin' 57:39 Whew, That Was Lucky...Doggone Near Lost (Not Really) 58:51 A Hideout? The End? Overall Thoughts Links The Drifter on BGG The Drifter on DriveThruRPG The Drifter Series on Facebook Other Links Dwarfstar Games - where you can download PnP titles of some really good old-school adventure games and wargames. Click on the image of the game you'd like to check out, on this page. Munnygrubbers Plastic Polyhedral 7 Dice Set (comes in a six-gun style cylinder); wonderfully thematic for Old West style games!
	03 Oct 2021	Solosaurus #83 - Special Guest Joe Slack / Relics of Rajavihara	01:11:57
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.
	06 Dec 2020	Episode #72 - By Stealth and Sea	01:08:41
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
	01 Mar 2019	Episode #27 - Feudum	00:39:06
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing a game about controlling ALL THE GUILDS in a weird, fantasy kingdom: Feudum. 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.
	29 Nov 2023	Solosaurus PLAYS - Episode #1: Rock Band Solo RPG	01:05:02
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!
	04 Jan 2019	Episode #23 - Top 10 Anticipated Solo Games (2019) - FIXED	00:21:18
EDIT: The first version of this episode inexplicably cut off the last several minutes. This new version contains the full episode Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, things are a little different. Carter's visiting family in Louisiana, so we take a break from our normal news/review format to hear Brandon's top 10 anticipated solo games of 2019! Did we overlook any amazing titles? Are these picks hot garbage? Let us know what you think of the list! 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.
	22 Jan 2021	Episode #73 - Warp's Edge	01:00:35
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
	15 Nov 2019	Episode #45 - The Reckoners	00:43:37
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 a game about killing superheroes: The Reckoners! 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.
	10 Aug 2018	Episode #13 - Terraforming Mars	00:43:28
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at a 2017 Kennerspiel des Jahres nominee: Terraforming Mars! This may be one of the most popular Euro games of the last decade, but how does it play solo? Find out in our review! BGG - Terraforming Mars 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.
	26 Jul 2019	Episode #37 - Gentes	00:55:54
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, special guest Will Hedrick and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing a game that's supposedly about building an ancient civilization (but is really about Euro mechanics): Gentes! 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.
	13 Jul 2018	Episode #11 - Kingdomino	00:29:11
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at a solo variant for the 2017 Spiel Des Jahres winner: Kingdomino! How does this light, inexpensive powerhouse of a game fare as a solo experience? Check out our review to find out! 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.
	10 Jan 2020	Episode #49 - Tiny Epic Galaxies	00:39:07
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.
	18 Jan 2019	Episode #24 - Root	00:38:00
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before doing an usual solo review for Root! How does this mega-popular game hold up as a solo experience? Find out in our review! Better Bot Project (from BGG user inconmon): https://goo.gl/Foa5Z4 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.
	03 May 2019	Episode #31 - Cerebria: The Inside World	00:51:23
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing the game of building a human identity in a sort-of fantasy setting, Cerebria: The Inside World. 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.
	09 Nov 2018	Episode #19 - Triplock	00:45:00
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at an abstract lockpicking game: Triplock from Chip Theory Games. Is it worth a purchase for solo play? Find out in 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.
	26 Jun 2020	Episode #61 - Tussie Mussie & Sprawlopolis	00:43:31
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.
	08 Jun 2018	Episode #9 - HEXplore It: The Valley of the Dead King	00:50:35
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at HEXplore It: The Valley of the Dead King. Does this dry-eraser adventure game pull away from the pack of games clamoring for your attention? Find out in 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.
	04 Oct 2019	Episode #42 - Top 10 Solo Games (2019)	00:34:46
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon change things up. Instead of reviewing a game, we run through our top 10 solo games--2019 edition! 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.
	27 Jul 2018	Episode #12 - Raiders of the North Sea	00:52:06
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at a 2017 Kennerspiel des Jahres nominee: Raiders of the North Sea! Does the new solo variant expansion transform this beloved Euro into your new favorite solo game? Find out in 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.
	20 Sep 2019	Episode #41 - Renegade	00:46:39
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 a game you have asked for many times: Renegade! Wondering what this one plays like 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.
	27 May 2024	Solosaurus Episode #95 - What Lies Beneath (Book RPG)	01:00:17
Welcome to Episode 95 of the Solosaurus podcast! Now for something kind of sort of different - a playthrough and review of a book RPG game! Please note, there are at times descriptions in this book that might not be pleasant for younger listeners. Not a lot, but enough to perhaps give pause for adults to vet accordingly. Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor! Use code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out for your 10% discount! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro and Playthrough 50:14 - Review Go here to check out the book - or find it on Amazon: https://ferventworkshop.com/what-lies-beneath/ 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!
	27 Dec 2019	Episode #48 - Nusfjord	00:44:05
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.
	23 Jul 2021	Solosaurus #81 - Obsession	01:38:47
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!
	07 Feb 2020	Episode #51 - Cthulhu: Death May Die	01:04:41
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.
	02 Jun 2021	Episode #79 - AuZtralia	01:24:39
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
	22 Jun 2024	Solosaurus Episode #97 - Breakaway Football	00:55:03
In Episode 97, Michael talks about a great new football game with a robust solo mode - Breakaway Football! How does it work? How good is it? Check out the episode to learn more! Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor! Use code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out for your 10% discount! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Where It Begins 01:47 - A Little News 07:49 - Review Begins 10:30 - Components/Options 18:35 - Gameplay 50:43 - Stomp of Approval(?) 52:38 - That Part At The End Helpful Links: Breakaway Football on The Game Crafter Breakaway Football for PnP Aficionados and Tabletop Simulator Folks Uplink Underground Games Homepage Breakaway Football Solo Rules (requires BGG account to access) BGG Article on Solo Sports Gaming 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!
	04 Sep 2020	Episode #66 - Arkham Horror: The Card Game	01:38:28
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.
	28 Dec 2018	Episode #22 - Mars Open: Tabletop Golf	00:16:46
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Brandon and special guest Charlie Bomgardner discuss the latest solo news and take a look at a game about low gravity putt-putt for 1-8 players, Mars Open: Tabletop Golf! How does it hold up as a solo experience? Find out in 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.
	07 Aug 2020	Episode #64 - Charlemagne: Master of Europe	00:46:59
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.
	28 Jun 2019	Episode #35 - Azul	00:28:16
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing a variant for the mega-popular, mega-thematic game of wall-tiling: Azul! 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.
	21 Sep 2018	EXTRAsode - Top 10 Solo Games (2018)	00:23:21
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this special episode, Brandon discusses his top 10 solo games! Did your favorite game make the cut? Find out in the episode! 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.
	15 Mar 2019	EXTRAsode - Labyrinth, Century, & Imperial Assault	00:29:32
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this extra episode, Carter's away, so Brandon's covering three games he played and traded before we started the show: Labyrinth: The War on Terror, Century: Golem Edition, and Star Wars Imperial Assault. They didn't stick around in his collection, but could they be a good fit for yours? Find out in this mini-review round-up! 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.
	11 May 2018	Episode #7 - Maximum Apocalypse	00:31:50
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at a little end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it game called Maximum Apocalypse. This one's been getting a lot of buzz in the solo community. Is it worth your hard-earned money? Find out in 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.
	17 Mar 2022	Episode #87 - Special Guest David Turczi	01:11:06
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!
	22 Mar 2019	Episode #28 - Wingspan	00:46:52
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing a game with SO MANY BIRDS: Wingspan! NOTE We apologize for the sound issues in this episode. We took an awkward pill before recording, apparently, and proceeded to bump the table and the mic multiple times while recording. Also, we incorrectly stated that the MSRP for this game is $39.99. That is incorrect. It is $55. Still a great deal! 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.
	26 Oct 2018	Episode #18 - Welcome To...	00:45:57
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at the hottest roll and write (roll and draw?) game on the market: Welcome To...How does it hold up as a solo experience? Find out in 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.
	07 May 2021	Episode #78 - The Shores of Tripoli	01:15:04
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)
	15 Feb 2019	Episode #26 - Pandemic: Fall of Rome	00:40:46
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing a game about barbarians spreading across the Roman empire like an unstoppable plague, Pandemic: Fall of Rome! 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.
	29 Nov 2019	Episode #46 - Near & Far	00:51:10
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.
	12 Jul 2019	Episode #36 - Middara	01:04:15
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing the biggest game we've ever played: Middara: Unintentional Malum Act I from Succubus Publishing! 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.
	28 Sep 2018	Episode #16 - Barbarians: The Invasion	00:36:26
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at the musclebound worker placement game Barbarians: The Invasion! How does it fare as a solo experience? Check out our review to find out! 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.
	03 Apr 2020	Episode #55 - Castle Itter	00:47:52
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.
	05 Apr 2019	Episode #29 - Spirit Island	00:43:27
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing one of our most requested games ever: Spirit Island! Games with Automas for Solo Play geeklist: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/209213/games-automa-opponents-solo-play Digital Automas geeklist: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/254639/digital-automas 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.
	02 Oct 2020	Episode #68 - Getting Re-Started	01:41:25
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.
	01 Feb 2019	Episode #25 - The Lost Expedition	00:40:15
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before diving into a game about dying horribly in the rainforest: The Lost Expedition! 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.
	14 Oct 2022	Solosaurus Episode #88 - Everywhere Everything Once at All	01:40:10
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!
	15 May 2020	Episode #58 - Maracaibo	00:51:49
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.
	30 Nov 2018	Episode #20 - Viticulture	00:55:10
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at a seminal wine-making worker placement game: Viticulture! Does it deserve its classic status? Find out in our review! user-created Viticulture campaign: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2066176/custom-solo-campaign-progressively-more-difficult 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.
	22 Jun 2018	EXTRAsode - Coldwater Crown	00:34:01
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. This is our first EXTRAsode, which is exactly what it sounds like: an extra episode for your listening pleasure! In this EXTRAsode, Brandon and special guest Aaron Waite review the fishing tournament Euro game Coldwater Crown. Is this game a real catch for solo gamers? Find out in 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.
	01 Apr 2021	Episode #76 - Architects of the West Kingdom	00:59:28
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
	29 Jun 2018	Episode #10 - Roll Player (w/ Monsters & Minions expansion)	00:49:14
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at Roll Player and its new expansion: Monsters & Minions. Does it deserve all of the hype it's been getting in recent weeks? Find out in 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.
	30 Oct 2020	Episode #70 - Aliens: Bug Hunt	01:28:21
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.
	16 Oct 2020	Episode #69 - Friday	00:54:36
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.
	09 Aug 2019	Episode #38 - Reef	00:31:52
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news before reviewing a user-created solo variant for a game about growing your own coral reef: Reef! ryosuke's simple solitaire variant: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2137224/simple-solo-variant 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.
	06 Dec 2023	Solosaurus Episode #93 - Resident Evil 2: The Board Game	00:56:03
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!
	12 Jun 2020	Episode #60 - Teotihuacan + The Late Preclassic Period	01:03:35
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.
	25 Sep 2023	Solosaurus Episode #90 - Solitaire Wargames, Part 1 of 3	01:05:07
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
	23 Nov 2018	EXTRAsode - Star Realms: Frontiers	00:52:34
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this special episode, Brandon is joined by special guest Will Hedrick to review Star Realms: Frontiers, the first entry in the series to include an official solo mode! Is it worth adding to your collection? Find out in our review! *CORRECTION: Brandon mistakenly says in this episode that White Wizard Games will post rules for using the Commander decks for solo play. The message we received said they could "possibly post those rules to their blog. Sorry for the mistake** 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.
	17 Apr 2020	Episode #56 - Brass: Birmingham	00:52:17
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.
	14 Apr 2024	Solosaurus Episode #94 - Black Orchestra	00:44:51
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!
	13 Oct 2023	Solosaurus Episode #91 - The Hunters	01:07:21
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!

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