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Post by a moderator on Jun 24, 2020 12:59:14 GMT
I wish The Warlock of Firetop had some kind of solo variant. In a Warlock magazine interview about the boardgame, Steve Jackson talked about a solo variant.
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Post by dragonwarrior8 on Jun 24, 2020 21:03:23 GMT
Thanks Bloodbeasthandler! I will check out that Youtube channel for sure. Ive been enjoying the "Shut Up and Sit Down" channel although they dont really review from a solo perspective. Your comment about the Eye of the Cyclops reminded me of the person who gets the jewel in Fireball Island. Its good to have that acquaintance who when they win will actually roll around in the treasure. lol. Hopefully you rub it in when you beat him!
And thank you also Greenspine! I wasnt aware of this and wouldnt even have thought it a consideration from a game made back then. You probably just saved me from having the game as merely a neat display piece. I will have to try it out solo for sure and feel better about buying it now so that is much appreciated sir.
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Post by dragonwarrior8 on Mar 5, 2021 20:01:55 GMT
So, thanks to Covid Ive just finished a solo playthrough of "Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion" which was released last year as an introduction to the Gloomhaven franchise and I have to say, its excellent. The strategy involved as to the order you play your cards is great fun and the scenario booklet is a really great idea as it saves a lot of time on set up. There are a fair amount of rules to learn but the first 5 scenarios are also tutorials so you can learn as you play. Its pretty cheap too considering how much play time you get out of it. The game is currently getting great reviews and I can see why. Its convinced me to take the plunge on the main Gloomhaven game (which is massive, the box weighs 20 lbs!). Anyway, I thought I would give it a tout here if anyone is looking for a great solo game to play in these times. It can also be played co-operatively with others if unlike me, you actually have someone else to play with. Lots of Youtube reviews on it too if you want to see how it looks and plays.
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Post by alziel on Dec 15, 2023 13:58:00 GMT
Sorry for the necro-post (I await the wrath of Razaak, as is my due!).
I don't really have any friends or family who play games or who are even passionate about the genres I love, so I play a lot of the Arkham Horror games (Arkham Horror, Eldritch Horror, Mansions of Madness and - my favourite! - Arkham Horror: The Card Game). They're all excellent and I would highly recommend them if anybody else here is a fan of Lovecraftian horror and well-crafted solo/co-op games.
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