Tag Solo

It might come as a surprise, but lots of board games can be played by one person now. Stories, automated opponents, and beating your own score are common themes.

Sidequest: 7th Sea Review

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If you're looking for the short version of "Is it any good?", then I can confirm that yes, it is. Stick around and let me explain why.

Expeditions Review

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Expeditions dons the garb of its predecessor and while it keeps the concept of point-to-point movement, this game throws deck-building into the mix

Sankoré Review

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Sankoré is fantastic, staging a successful coup d'etat against Merv and claiming the crown as my favourite of Fabio's games. There's a lot going on though, so be forewarned.

The Fox Experiment Review

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Each turn, you'll each choose two foxes - a mummy and a daddy - to have a special cuddle which will result in a baby fox. Ask your parents.

SpellBook Review

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Blasting through the Spiel Essen 2023 small box noise like a double-barreled shotgun comes a new game from the double-barrel surnamed Phil Walker-Harding.

Point City Review

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When is a city-builder, not a city-builder? When it's an engine-builder. Point City is a quick, bright, and easy game about building a city.

The Old King’s Crown Preview

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The Old King's Crown has been sending ripples across my radar for a few years now, and with those ripples turning into waves after big showings at conventions like the UK Games Expo, I had big expectations

Deep Dive Review

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Deep dive is a quick, light, push-your-luck game which takes a minute to teach and fifteen minutes to play